Chicago: Trickery Magic Show & BYOB Evening

What happens when a magician stops pretending the trick is real?

You arrive 15 minutes before the one-hour show starts, find a general admission seat in an intimate Lakeview theater, and bring your own drink if you're 21+. The venue provides cups and bottle openers. Ice is available nearby. The performance is built on humor and misdirection rather than spectacle, and you leave knowing exactly why you laughed and still not sure how half of it happened.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Trickery Chicago Magic Show

• Arrive 15 minutes before show
• Enter theater at 3453 N Halsted Street
• Enjoy one-hour BYOB magic show

The experience

You walk into a small theater on Halsted Street in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood around 15 minutes before showtime, and the first thing you notice is that this isn't the kind of magic show where anyone's pretending to be serious about it. Trickery runs for about an hour, and the whole thing is built on the idea that the fun comes from watching someone who knows exactly how to mess with your head and is genuinely enjoying doing it. The venue is at 3453 N Halsted, right near the corner of Cornelia, and it's the kind of intimate space where you can actually see the magician's face when something lands.

The show is BYOB for anyone 21 and up, which means you can bring your own drink and settle in without worrying about overpriced venue markup. They've got cups and bottle openers on hand, and if you need ice there's a 7-Eleven just down the street at 3407 N Halsted. Seating is general admission, so you show up, grab a spot, and the performance starts once the doors close. It's not a Vegas production or a formal sit-down dinner theater. It's a room full of people who came to watch someone do impossible things and make jokes about it.

The whole experience is designed for adults who want something to actually laugh at, not just gawk at. The show isn't recommended for kids under 12, which tells you something about the tone. You're looking at an evening that's entertaining without trying to be profound, and the kind of magic that works because the magician isn't afraid to be a little outrageous about it.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes entry to the one-hour Trickery magic show with general admission seating.
• The venue provides cups and bottle openers for BYOB guests 21 and older.
• You're responsible for bringing your own beverage if you choose to do so.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Sunday6 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 22:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 36 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Trickery

Is this one for you?Right for an evening out in Chicago when you want entertainment that doesn't take itself seriously and a venue where you can bring your own drink: the BYOB setup and intimate space are what make this different from a standard theater show.

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Top questions

What time should I arrive for the Trickery magic show?

Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Seating is general admission, so arriving early gives you a better choice of spot.

Can I bring my own drinks to the show?

Yes, BYOB is allowed for guests 21 and older. The venue provides cups and bottle openers. Ice is not available at the theater, but there's a 7-Eleven at 3407 N Halsted Street nearby.

How long is the Trickery magic show?

The performance runs approximately one hour.

Is the show suitable for children?

The show is intended for adults and is not recommended for guests younger than 12 years old.

Where is the theater located in Chicago?

Trickery is located at 3453 N Halsted Street in Lakeview, near the southeast corner of Cornelia Avenue.

Is there public transportation near the venue?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby the theater.