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Trickery Chicago Magic Show

Recommended by 95% of travelers
Chicago, USA
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Shelton_J ·
Apr 2026
This show was perfect! Tricks, Crowd Involvement, Wow Factor, Small Intimate setting, LOVED IT! My Kids and I spoke about every trick for the rest of the night. He even stayed afterwards and took pictures and spoke with us all about the show! 10/10 I’d recommend to everyone… SHAMAR HAD A BLAST!
· Suzanne_H ·
Dec 2025
Great entertainment -Aaron was amazing, easy parking- fun activity with family in town- great location near restaurants for after show.

Overview

Sit back and take in some magic—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind night on the town—during this engaging Chicago show. Show up a few minutes before curtain time to get the best possible seat and start sipping the drinks you brought. Cups and bottle openers are available for your use. Buying your tickets in advance means less waiting for entry; you'll be sure to get the day and time you that fits your schedule.
  • BYOB to enhance your experience
  • Cups and bottle openers available for use
  • Book your tickets in advance to guarantee your entry to this popular show
  • Shorter run time leaves plenty of time in the night for other activities

What's Included

  • Cups and bottle openers are available for guests to use.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Trickery
      3453 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

      Near SE corner of Halsted and Cornelia. Across street from Elixir Cocktail Lounge. Door opens 30 minutes before scheduled time. Seating is general admission. Please arrive at least a few minutes early to check-in, use restroom, etc.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Trickery

    Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Intended for enjoyment of adults. Not recommended for guests younger than 12 years of age.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 96 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    You Have To See This!

    Shelton_J, Apr 2026
    This show was perfect! Tricks, Crowd Involvement, Wow Factor, Small Intimate setting, LOVED IT! My Kids and I spoke about every trick for the rest of the night. He even stayed afterwards and took pictures and spoke with us all about the show! 10/10 I’d recommend to everyone… SHAMAR HAD A BLAST!

    Magic Wow Factor!

    kimberly_L, Apr 2026
    Fantastic show! Aaron's creative approach to magic was entertaining, kept the audience involved and produced the "WOW" with every act! Highly recommend for all types of groups. Recommending to friends locally and traveling into Chicago; a MUST SEE!

    He sure tricked us but in a positive way

    Ray_H, Mar 2026
    The location is in a smallish business in Chicago. The environment and decorations are cozy, slightly antique, and magical. When you enter, you are in for a world of astonishment. The theater is small; about 35 people. With such a small theater, the magic is right "in your face". He's astounding!! From the tricks he does right at that moment to the ones he does now then you see the result later in the show, you'll be amazed! We had a great time there!

    It was ok. The age said...

    vanessa_r, Jan 2026
    It was ok. The age said 12 and up but it was definitely inappropriate for them. I was uncomfortable sitting there with my 3 children at all the sexual jokes.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you for attending our show as part of your birthday celebration, Vanessa! Very sorry to learn some of the humor was not to your taste. For clarity to future guests: Our show is intended for the enjoyment of adults with a suggested minimum of age 12. Plenty of younger guests (0-11) have attended to great success. We simply ask that they can sit still for an hour without disrupting the experience for others. The only adult content is innuendo that should go over a kid’s head. There is no cursing, nudity, or drug references. Merely wordplay.

    We were smiling the...

    Benigno_L, Jan 2026
    We were smiling the entire time. The jokes paired with the initial cheesy magic turned into a surprising trick kept us feeling enthused. The hour show passed quick! This was my third time and can’t wait to go back.

    Not worth the money

    Kami_K, Dec 2025
    Two of the headsets don’t work- they tried giving us different ones but the kept glitching so we asked for our money back. Definitely was not as cool as we expected. We were very disappointed.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Hi Kami—sounds like this was meant for Verse Immersive? Would be much appreciated if you could update this review to properly reflect our experience. We do not distribute headsets at any point during the show nor were we approached about remedying a situation. Spoke with this guest on phone and she expressed this was meant for Verse Immersive.

    Great entertainment...

    Suzanne_H, Dec 2025
    Great entertainment -Aaron was amazing, easy parking- fun activity with family in town- great location near restaurants for after show.

    Pure Entertainment!

    Neil_S, Dec 2025
    Absolutely fantastic show that keeps you entertained the entire time! The ending definitely is the finale and the interaction aspect of the show makes it so special because it is close up and personal I would 100% recommend this to anybody even remotely interested in magic! An absolute must do and Aaron has had this spot in Chicago for almost 8 years so he knows what he’s doing!

    Fun.

    Tasia_H, Nov 2025
    Entertaining. I would recommend the show. It was my first magic show & I wasn’t sure what to expect but I enjoyed it.

    Delightful Show

    Rosalie_R, Nov 2025
    This is an outstanding show! Super impressive tricks with a TON of witty humor. We were more than surprised with the skill level as well as how much we laughed! Great time, and would recommend to everyone!

    Trickery magic show

    Sheila_M, Oct 2025
    This was a great show ! He did very well keeping interaction with his audience and quite a comedian we absolutely loved it !!! Would definitely recommend this show !! Thank you !!

    Okay not great show.

    MaryLou_H, Oct 2025
    Small venue. Program a bit hokey. Disappointing. Okay. The jokes were a bit lame. The idea of his imaginary off-stage assistant got tiresome.

    Sheer Magic

    Paulette_J, Sep 2025
    This show is truly amazing! Such a fun and entertaining show! The magician is fantastic! Truly talented!

    Fun evening in Chicago

    Teresa_G, Sep 2025
    Super fun and entertaining show. It was intimate, only about 30 people. The magician kept our interest and had great magic tricks.

    Great intimate magic show

    Antwon_J, Sep 2025
    Very intimate setting. It’s funny and amazing! It’s a mixture of magic and adult entertainment . Perfect for date night .

    Must see magician!

    Amy_P, Aug 2025
    The place was small but the talent was BIG! We were genuinely wowed by the talent of this magician. The jokes were a little naughty but I’m sure go over most children’s heads. Definite must see!

    Best magic and comedy in Chicago.

    Lucy_G, Jun 2025
    Best mixture of magic and comedy!!! This was the second time we see this show. It is so much fun. A must see show in Chicago and there are nice restaurants in the Lakeview neighborhood for after the show. I highly recommend it.

    Let’s get real close up

    stacie_p, Apr 2025
    Small venue- so you get really up close magic. He’s adorable and funny- enjoyed the night and was entertained. Something different than your typical night out.

    Great night at The Trickery

    Lauren_H, Feb 2025
    This was a fantastic magic show! Really small and intimate venue. Lots of crowd work, jokes, and mind-bending tricks.

    Great show, well worth the affordable tickets

    Paul_A, Feb 2025
    The Mrs and I got out for a much needed joint birthday evening and it was the best decision I think I’ve made all year. We had a blast! We laughed, we cried. Ok well we laughed till we cried. After the show all we talked about on the drive home was how impressed we were with Aaron’s ability to connect with his audience through a level of engagement only made possible by the atmosphere he creates to begin with. Pure genius. And you gotta hand it to his intern Steve too, dudes gonna have his own show one day, Aaron better watch out!

    Highly recommend.

    Chris_H, Feb 2025
    Magic At Its Best. We decided to do this on a whim & it made our evening memorable. I’m a professional entertainer, it’s hard to impress me but everything from the production to the performance was captivating and down right entertaining. I’ll be back…. With friends!

    It was an amazing...

    Maria_C, Feb 2025
    It was an amazing experience. We totally Loved it ❤️ will definitely recommend this event to friends an anyone looking a nice event to do.

    Humorously magical

    Jacquelyn_C, Jan 2025
    Charisma at its finest! This show is above the rest! Aaron is truly an exceptional entertainer with his magic!! And his sidekick Steve !

    Must see magic!

    Jenn_J, Jan 2025
    Funny-witty and entertaining —interactive and intimate magic experience. Would recommend with friends!

    Say hi to Steve for us.

    Miguel_L, Jan 2025
    This was absolutely amazing, histerical and great magic. We didnt want it to end. Highly recommend..

    Amazing!! Well worth it

    Reena_V, Oct 2024
    So I went to see the baseball and I was in the area, so after my game I went to see the magic show, it’s a 5-8 min walk from Wrigley field and same distance from the red line. Aaron put on an amazing show, he was funny, included most of the crowd, it was such a great night, I travelled from the UK and wanted a night out and this was something different, and well worth it. I would definitely recommend going to see this, even if you’re visiting Chicago, it may see a little far but it’s only 25 mins from downtown and lots of bars and places to eat around the stadium.

    Great show!

    Laura_R, Jun 2024
    It's a very small venue but packed with cool and engaging comedy and tricks. Don't come expecting huge production value, bc the camp theme of it all really sets the scene. The magician did some really impressive close up magic and tons of audience participation. Jokes are definitely filled with innuendo but I don't think my 11 year old picked up on most of it. I had a great time, laughed and was amazed by some of the 'mind reading' tricks performed. We will be back!

    Highly recommended

    Cheryl_D, Jun 2024
    Aaron was funny and he was entertaining and there was audience participation. Do NOT bring young ones under 16 I would say. He makes some comments that might need explaining. Highly entertaining!

    FOR ADULTS!

    Jami_R, Apr 2024
    This is a comedy show that has very racy undertones and sexual innuendos. It is engaging and entertaining and hilarious--if you are prepared and OK with the content matter.

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Thank you for attending our show, Jami_R! Very sorry to learn some of the humor was not to your taste. For clarity to future guests: The show is intended for the enjoyment of adults with a suggested minimum of 12. A portion of the comedy is innuendo like one may find in a cheeky PG movie. There is nothing explicit in the form of cursing, nudity, or drug references. Merely wordplay.

    Great

    Harpreet_S, Feb 2024
    Host is very friendly and very funny. I like how he had a theme and story line. I'd love to see an act 2 or an expansion to the story of where the hoppy's psychic career leads

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