Don't miss Chicago History Museums featured exhibition, Magic
Now open through January 6, 2013
Celebrating Chicago’s place in American magic. This interactive, family-oriented exhibition invites you to don a magician’s cape, explore the secrets of the craft, learn about magicians who performed in Chicago, and discover the wonders of the magic shop along with Greta, a young girl hoping to learn the secrets of magic.
Magical Giveaway
While at the museum, grab one of the kid’s maps to help guide your adventure and enter to win a trip for four to Orlando or one of three Family Prize Packs.
Grand Prize
One magical trip to Orlando for a family of four in celebration of Magic, the museum’s newest family exhibition
Three Family Prize Packs
Tickets for a family of four to a sporting or cultural event
One-year family membership to the Museum
One-night hotel accommodation at a Chicago hotel
Radio Disney Prize Pack
$100 Visa gift card
Magician Performances
Curious how magic looks in action? Professional magicians roam our halls, mystifying visitors with their magic performances.
Through January 6, 2013
Weekdays, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
*Monday, December 31, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Jeanette Andrews
Monday, August 27 – Monday, September 3Saturday, September 15 – Sunday, September 16
Saturday, October 6 – Monday, October 8
At the age of six, Jeanette became a professional magician after being hired by a local park district. Since her early days in magic, Jeanette has performed live for thousands, traveling throughout the country, mesmerizing her audiences with the perception and deception of light.
Robert Charles
Saturday, September 8 – Sunday, September 9Saturday, November 3 – Sunday, November 4
You'll be amazed when Robert Charles presents his magical mysteries of the mind. Robert blends humor and charm with entertaining psychological principles to enthrall audiences with disbelief. Robert's performances are described as "astonishing," "baffling," "unexplainable" - and "fun!"
Sean Masterson
Saturday, September 29 – Sunday, September 30Saturday, October 13 – Sunday, October 14
Saturday, October 27 – Sunday, October 28
Magician Sean Masterson became interested in his craft at the age of seven when he received a deck of T.V. Magic Cards for his birthday. Today, his fascination with both magic and theater have led to countless stage productions including a short story that opens with an audience member chained to a metal box.
David Kovac
Saturday, October 20 – Sunday, October 21
Saturday, November 10 – Sunday, November 11
Saturday, November 17 – Sunday, November 18
Friday, November 23 – Sunday, November 25
Wednesday, January 2 – Sunday, January 6
David Kovac has presented his Random Acts of Magic in every kind of venue wowing audiences with fascinating feats involving newspapers, numbers, Rubik’s Cubes, secret envelopes, and the world’s most impossible card tricks.
Danny Orleans
Saturday, December 1 – Sunday, December 2
Saturday, December 8 – Sunday, December 9
Saturday, December 15 – Sunday, December 16
Saturday, December 22 – Sunday, December 23
Wednesday, December 26 – Monday, December 31
Magician, author and educator, Danny Orleans pursued his magical dreams by combining his education background with his boyhood magic hobby to create curriculum based magic shows that has made Danny one of the country’s most sought-after corporate magicians.
http://chicagohistory.org/planavisit/exhibitions/magic/
