Exploring the Mystery of Love through the Eyes of a Magician

Experience the magic of love like never before with Peter Samelson's one-man show, Magic, Love, Mystery. In this mesmerizing performance, Peter takes you on a journey through the enigmatic world of love, exploring its many forms and revealing its secrets.

Through his masterful storytelling, Peter explores how love can inspire us, transform us from the inside out, and even transcend death. Minds will be read, the invisible bond between soul mates will be revealed, and the boundaries of loss and mortality will be crossed, uncovering how memories shape our past and future.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, entertainment, and wonder as Peter Samelson takes you on a whimsical journey through the mystery of love. Get ready to experience pure magic and unlock the secrets of love.

The evening begins with close-up magic performed right at your cabaret table by our talented house magicians. In between visits, you have time to socialize, order from our friendly waitstaff, and enjoy the ambiance of the Harry Blackstone Cabaret Theater™. 

PETER SAMELSON insists he doesn’t do magic. He only helps people to see it. He is an illusionist/entertainer/philosopher, blending simplicity and sophistication as he provokes thought and inspires wonder.

Recently appearing on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, the pair praised Peter Samelson as "one of the greatest living magicians." Samelson, master magician and off-Broadway star, literally wrote the book on Theatrical Magic. Co-founder of New York City's longest-running off-Broadway magic show, Monday Night Magic, and frequent performer at Speakeasy Magick, one of NYC's hottest new shows at the McKittrick Hotel, Peter has been hailed as New York's most distinguished illusionist, entertainer, and philosopher.

Christened “the soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery” by the New York Times, Peter Samelson is a recipient of the Merlin Award for Lifetime Achievement, and Peter is one of the most sought-after theatrical wizards. He has created magic for some of Broadway's biggest plays and musicals, including Leap of Faith, Harvey, The Cherry Orchard, The Winter’s Tale, the National Tour of Pippin, the musical Houdini, Carnival at the Papermill Playhouse, Tom Stoppard's Travesties, and the Menotti opera The Consul. Additionally, Peter has created and starred in three critically acclaimed one-man off-Broadway shows: The Magician, PaperWork, and Radnevsky's Real Magic.

What distinguishes Peter from other artists in the field of Illusion is his commitment to making Magic an Art. His performance is more than mere entertainment, touching the hearts of his audiences in a way few evenings can.

Take a virtual tour of the cabaret below

Wednesday nights, January 10th - March 27th. Ticket prices for this show range from $42.50 (standard) to $47.50 (front row).

The Harry Blackstone Cabaret features an unobstructed view from every section. 

The cabaret-style seating, with elevated rail and banquette areas on the main floor, allows for maximum access to view the stage and enjoy a cocktail. This also means you and your party may share a table with other guests. 

Seat assignments are selected by the guest at the time of ticket purchase. If you have specific seating needs or requests, please contact the Patron Services team at boxoffice@chicagomagiclounge.com or call 312-366-4500 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

THE CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE IS AN AGE 21+ VENUE. AGE 16+ ALLOWED WITH LEGAL GUARDIAN