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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic

Palmer House Hilton (17 E Monroe St Chicago, IL 60603)
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$75.00
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$37.50*
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4.9 by 15 members
An intimate evening of classic and close-up magic, The Magic Parlour features award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins performing in an intimate suite at the historic Palmer House Hilton. From mind-blowing magic and mind reading to sophisticated tom-foolery and more, The Magic Parlour combines baffling illusions and lively laughs, astonishing tricks and sophisticated fun into one of the Windy City's most unique entertainment experiences. Roundly acclaimed, The Magic Parlour is a production of the award-winning House Theatre of Chicago, of which Watkins is a company member.

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17 E Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603
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15 ratings
4.9 average rating
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4 events
3 reviews
4.0
attended Feb 25 2013

We took our 12 year old and she was amazed she got to go up and help out which was why we liked the show. We like that it was intimate enought that everyone there could get involved. I think it lasted an hour and a half and it flew by. It was also a good touch that they provided drinks, beer, wine, water and coke. He was very nice and his tricks were amazing. I would recommend going to see him. Only thing I didn't like is that we had a hard time finding where to go meet before the show. Noone was down there and we all met in the bar/lounge and we had our daughter and didn't know we were meeting in a bar. The show started about 20 mins late and we were told we couldn't take any pictures. I only wanted to take pictures when our family got chosen to go up and help. But we couldn't. But again if you like magic/illusions then go and check him out.

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5 events
1 review
5.0
attended Feb 25 2013

I can't stop talking about this experience! I'm no magician officiado, but I can't imagine anyone being better. Absolute jaw-dropping entertainment! What a blast!

And this, from his grandfather, that he uses as his mission:

The point of all this is not to fool people, though fool them you must. The point is to help them imagine. There are too many people out there who get on stage, show some clever tricks and beg for applause. Don't do that garbage. Give people a gift by letting them experience what they have forgotten: what it was like to be a kid. It's about them. It is never about you.

Well, Dennis, mission accomplished!

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8 events
2 reviews
5.0
attended Feb 18 2013

Dennis Watkins, is an incredibly skilled magician. In combination with his skill, he is also a phenomenal entertainer. With this combination of talents, it made my husband's and my experience a very unique and special one. The size of the room and the number of people who attend the performance makes it an intimate setting which enhances the experience. If one loves to be entertained with the element of mystery and fun, this is an event not to be missed.

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5 events
1 review
5.0
attended Feb 18 2013

Dennis Watkins was absolutely fantastic. I am planning to attend again. I was mesmerized during his show; delightful !!!

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http://themagicparlourchicago.com/

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About the Ticket Supplier: The House Theatre of Chicago

The House is an ensemble of multi-talented artists who work together to create new works of popular theatre. In The House, theatre, music, dance, magic, and spectacle combine to inspire imagination, breaking down the bariers between actors and audience, uniting the two in the joy of storytelling.