Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture presents

The Magic of Michael Grandinetti

January 31, 2026
7:00PM

About the Show

Enjoy an unforgettable night with Master Illusionist Michael Grandinetti, star of NBC’s “The World’s Greatest Magic”, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, and POP’s “Don’t Blink”, all currently syndicated and airing both in the US and in over 100 countries worldwide, as he combines jaw-dropping interactive magic from his TV appearances with music, comedy, and engaging audience participation.  You’ll witness breathtaking wonders from Michael’s extraordinary career, right before your very eyes, as legendary magic plots of levitation, teleportation, mind reading, and more are reimagined for today’s audiences, making them more visual, surprising, and even more astounding than ever before. However, in this special performance, the audience won’t just watch the magic, they’ll pulled into a participatory adventure where everyone in the theater becomes part of the magic throughout the show!  Don’t miss the chance to be amazed by the performer named by Forbes as one of today’s top magicians, Entertainment Weekly as “a great magician” and Hidden Remote as “a fan favorite” in a show, rated “five out of five stars” by Digital Journal, that’s perfect for the entire family!

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Event Details

Doors Open: 6:00pm
Show Begins: 7:00pm
Performance Space: Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS

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Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

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