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You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.

Chicago Magic Lounge will present the return of world-renowned magician Ondřej Pšenička in a limited run of his hit show 52 Lovers, directed by Stepan Gajdos.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will present the debut of Intimo, a new one-man show by co-founding company member and audience favorite Luis Carreon.

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.

For more than two decades, magician Steve Cohen, known as “the Millionaires’ Magician”, has performed Chamber Magic inside the the Lotte New York Palace. In this interview, Cohen shares how his work connects to New York’s historic lineage of magicians soon to be honored in the NYPL exhibition The Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City.

Chicago Magic Lounge will welcome Ryan Plunkett as its next Artist-In-Residence with his show Old Fashioned Magic.

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. 

Chicago Magic Lounge will present the final Artist-In-Residence show of the 2024 season, Mr. Danny’s Magic in Session. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Master mentalist and third-generation psychic Michael Gutenplan is presenting his all-new mentalism show Dark Minds at the Gearworks Theater in Six Flags Magic Mountain every night of Fright Fest, Saturday, September 11 through October 31, 2021 - Three shows nightly - at 5:30, 8:00, and 9:30 PM.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with the American debut of magician Carisa Hendrix's newest show Indulgence with Lucy Darling, Wednesdays at 7:30pm starting October 9, 2019. Hendrix's most popular character, Lucy Darling, is back with this one-hour show that's a blend of astonishing magic and Lucy's hilarious, quick wit. Tickets for all Chicago Magic Lounge shows are available at the box office, (312) 366-4500 or online at chicagomagiclounge.com.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with Sean Masterson's Timeless Magic, Wednesdays at 7:30pm starting June 26, 2019. Tickets for all Chicago Magic Lounge shows are available at the box office, (312) 366-4500 or online at chicagomagiclounge.com.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, announces offerings for Winter and Spring 2019, including special Signature Shows celebrating Valentine's Day and CML's one-year anniversary in February, as well as upcoming Showcase performers. Beginning April 3, Chicago Magic Lounge will also offer a new Artist-in-Residence series on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, announces The Showcase: New and Experimental Works, a weekly show featuring company members and special guests performing brand new material. The Showcase: New and Experimental Works will be presented on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm, beginning January 8, 2019 with Ryan Plunkett and Lee Benzaquin.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's new home for close-up magic, brings magic, mystery and the macabre to the stage this Halloween season with a variety of performances to satisfy all cravings. Hosted by Ed Furman, The Halloween Show will feature magic by Sean Masterson and David Parr. In addition to the table and stage magic that evening, Parr will bring the spirits of the season to the 654 Club with an old-fashioned, Victorian-era seance. Seating to this exclusive bonus experience is limited and can be secured by purchasing an upgraded ticket to The Halloween Show. A special, child-friendly, Halloween-themed Family Show with costumes and trick-or-treating will be held on Sunday afternoon, October 28 at 2pm.

Once again, the art of magic is alive and thriving at the Harris Center for the Arts.

Harris Center for the Arts audiences have fallen in love with It's Magic!, proven by consecutive years of sold-out performances and added performances. Now this show returns to Folsom with an exciting all-new lineup!

El Portal Theatre presents ALEX RAMON #NEWMAGIC, this weekend, November 1 & November 2, for 2 performances only, at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.

Laura Pedersen, renowned author, is the playwright for Brightness of Heaven no onstage at Cherry Lane Studio Theatre in New York City through December 14th. Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Pedersen about some of her inspirations, her fascinating career and the show.

In a move designed to bring a taste of Las Vegas to East Tennessee, The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has signed nationally known star magician Darren Romeo, 'the Voice of Magic,' to a multi-year, multi-million production beginning March 7, 2015.