Walter King

Justin Purcell to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge with New Show MAGIC IS PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Chicago Magic Lounge will present the debut of Magic is People, a new one-man show by founding company member and audience favorite Justin Purcell. Experience the magic of connection in Magic is People, a show that blurs the line between performer and audience.

3Arts Commits Over $1M In Unrestricted Grants to Over 100 Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

3Arts has announced the 17 recipients of this year's 3Arts Awards. The organization will honor the new recipients next month at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance

DIARY OF A BLACK ILLUSIONIST to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will present the return of Walter King Jr. (aka The Spellbinder)’s show Diary of a Black Illusionist. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Lyric Opera House to Present EXPLORE YOUR LYRIC Choose Your Own Opera Adventure
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Audiences of all ages can step into the world of opera at Explore Your Lyric, an immersive, hands-on event where visitors choose their own adventure by navigating through a host of special opportunities and performances. Learn more!

Chicago Magic Lounge To Present Walter King, Jr.'s SPELLBINDER
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Chicago Magic Lounge will welcome Walter King Jr., aka The Spellbinder, as its next Artist-In-Residence with his new show Diary of a Black Illusionist. Taking the audience on a journey through his storied career, which began right here in Chicago, The Spellbinder will thrill audiences with his incredible illusions and unforgettable stories. 

The National New Play Network World Premiere of PULP Opens October 7 at the Know
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2016

Washed-up PI Frank Ellery takes on the strangest case of his life. A hack literary agent has been gruesomely murdered, and the four suspects are the agent's remaining clients: wildly eccentric writers for different pulp magazines.

The National New Play Network World Premiere of PULP Opens October 7 at the Know
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2016

Washed-up PI Frank Ellery takes on the strangest case of his life. A hack literary agent has been gruesomely murdered, and the four suspects are the agent's remaining clients: wildly eccentric writers for different pulp magazines.

'King O' The Moon' - All American Comedy Opens At Florida Rep
by Beau Higgins - Mar 26, 2011

'This is the perfect play to follow August: Osage County, where the family was totally dysfunctional and devoid of love. In King O' the Moon the family is also dysfunctional, but they love each other and want one another to be happy,' said Producing Artistic Director and the play's director, Robert Cacioppo. 'This is a really heartwarming play about a family in transition, and though it is a sequel, it definitely stands on its own.'