Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, kicks off its 2024 Artist-In-Residence series with internationally lauded magician Ondřej Pšenička’s 52 Lovers. Featuring entirely original magic designed by Ondřej himself, the highly interactive and engaging 52 Lovers promises an evening of laughter, awe, and astonishing entertainment. 52 Lovers runs Wednesdays at 7:00pm, April 3 – June 26, 2024. Tickets for all Chicago Magic Lounge shows are available at the box office, (312) 366-4500 or online at chicagomagiclounge.com.
Ondřej Pšenička (ON-dray zeh-NEET-skuh) is a renowned magician who has enchanted audiences worldwide for the past two decades. Known for his original magic effects and impish personality, Ondřej is thrilled to bring his one-man show, 52 Lovers, to the Chicago Magic Lounge stage. A magic creator and true vanguard in the art of card magic, Pšenička designed every magic effect in this show–you won't find magic effects like this performed by anyone else in the world.
About the Artist
Based in Czech Republic, Ondřej has built his career on the global stage and, by the age of 30, gained recognition as one of the best magicians working today. He is a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He has even made several appearances on the popular TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, where he successfully fooled the two world-class magicians three times!
52 Lovers will be presented on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, April 3 – June 26, 2024. Tickets are priced $42.50 (Main Floor) and $47.50 (Front Row).
Also Happening at Chicago Magic Lounge
Music & Magic
Mondays at 7:00pm
Tickets: General Admission $30
The Showcase
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Tickets: Standard: $37.50; Front Row: $42
Artist-in-Residence Series
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Peter Samelson’s Magic, Love, Mystery Through January 3, 2024
Tickets: Standard: $42.50; Front Row: $47.50
Experience the mystery of love through the eyes of a magician with Peter Samelson's one-man show, Magic, Love, Mystery.
Through his masterful storytelling, Peter explores how love can inspire us, transform us from the inside out, and even transcend death. Minds will be read, the imperceptible bond between soul mates will be revealed, and the boundaries of loss and mortality will be crossed, uncovering how memories shape our past and future.
The Signature Show
Thursdays-Sundays at 7:00pm, Fridays and Sundays at 10pm
Tickets: Front Row $89.50 - $96, Premium Main Floor (main floor banquette and main floor cabaret) $76.00 – $82.50, Standard (rail and elevated banquette) $68.50 - $75, Mezzanine $55.00 – 61.50.
Family Show
Sundays at 3:00pm
Tickets: Standard: $40; Front Row: $50
Tickets for all Chicago Magic Lounge performances are available at the box office, (312) 366-4500 or online at chicagomagiclounge.com. Chicago Magic Lounge is a 21+ venue. Ages 16+ allowed to ticketed evening shows with a legal guardian. Ages 5+ are allowed to The Family Show. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. The staff and performers of the Chicago magic lounge are fully vaccinated for covid 19. Ticket holders must attest to being fully vaccinated against covid-19 or have tested negative within 48 hours prior to your visit to enter the premises.
For a complete schedule of performances and more information about Chicago Magic Lounge, resident and guest performers, and more, please visit chicagomagiclounge.com.