Chicago Magic Lounge

"Calling Chicago Magic Lounge merely a "lounge" is a disservice. It’s a speakeasy-style theater dedicated to the lost art of Chicago-style (read: close-up) magic. That means that once you find your way into this Andersonville theater—hidden behind a fake laundromat—you’ll have magicians coming up to your table to keep you entertained with card tricks and sleight-of-hand illusions. The drink menu has above-average cocktails like a Sazerac, and there are snacks like beef tenderloin sliders or fig and pancetta flatbread. The food isn’t going to melt your mind, but that’s what the stage magic during the second half of the show is for." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor

"CHICAGO This speakeasy magic theater will have your attention from the moment you find your way inside from a fake laundromat. Once you’re seated, you can order a classic cocktail like a Manhattan or Sazerac to match the Art Deco scenery, or go for one of the magic-themed drinks, like the Smoke and Mirrors featuring mezcal, amaro, and Fernet. While the close-up magic is impressive to begin with, it’s even more jaw-dropping after a few rounds of rye cocktails." - anne cruz

" Dating often involves a lot of illusion, so Chicago Magic Lounge’s appearance in this guide is fitting. It’s a speakeasy-style theater dedicated to the lost art of Chicago-style (meaning close-up) magic. So once you find your way into this Andersonville theater—hidden behind a fake laundromat—you’ll have magicians coming up to your table to entertain you with sleight-of-hand. The drink menu has above-average cocktails, and there are snacks like beef tenderloin sliders or fig and pancetta flatbread. The food isn’t going to blow your mind, but the stage magic during the second half of the show might. " - adrian kane

"Calling Chicago Magic Lounge merely a “lounge” is a disservice. It’s a speakeasy-style theater dedicated to the lost art of Chicago-style (read: close-up) magic. That means that once you find your way into this Andersonville theater—hidden behind a fake laundromat—you’ll have magicians coming up to your table to keep you entertained with card tricks and sleight-of-hand illusions. The drink menu has above-average cocktails like a Sazerac, and there are snacks like beef tenderloin sliders or fig and pancetta flatbread. The food isn’t going to melt your mind, but that’s what the stage magic during the second half of the show is for." - Veda Kilaru

"An entertainment venue reopening with a week of shows, plus cocktails and small plates, after being closed for 16 months." - aimee.levitt