The Magic Parlour

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

We are a week away from awakening the spirits ✨ Special Spirit Cabinet performances at The Magic Parlour for one weekend only!

Step inside of the Spirit Cabinet and discover that you are not alone. It's magic with a little spooky side. Join me Oct. 29-31!

For tickets and more visit themagicparlourchicago.com/tickets

10/15/2026

I love all these little pieces of memorabilia I have from the many memories of making magic with my Grandad. You can see these medals worn by my Grandad in my new magic shop at the Parlour. ✨

10/12/2026

A moment in this 25 year reflection for The Magnificents! A wonderful little play we produced at The House Theatre that was inspired by the stories I heard from my Grandad.🎭

10/11/2026

🎃 🔮 The Spirits are getting a little louder at The Magic Parlour!

The Spirit Cabinet returns to The Magic Parlour October 28-31 ONLY! Step inside of the Spirit Cabinet and discover that you are not alone. Unseen forces move objects, spirits deliver messages from beyond, and Watkins gazes into a crystal ball to tell you your secrets.

For more 🎟️ themagicparlourchicago.com

10/11/2026

I always love revisiting my time with the fantastic play Death and Harry Houdini that was a part of the Chicago theater tapestry for many years and I know has been meaningful to many people. This photo is from the 2017 production as Harry faces his death and features a piece of magic I still do at The Magic Parlour to this day.

On October 31 of this month I celebrate 25 years of making magic in Chicago which was when The House Theatre opened Death and Harry Houdini in 2001. This dtae also marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death. ✨

10/09/2026

This was such an exciting day in the history of The Magic Parlour - 1,000 shows! We celebrated all night at my former location at The Palmer House. 🎩

10/09/2026

Another day, another trip down memory lane to the time I made a homemade headshot! 📸

(Grateful to have the talented Kyle Flubacker taking care of me nowadays.)

10/08/2026

This month I'll celebrate 25 years of making magic in Chicago. I thought it'd be fun to take a look back through the years and share a bit more about how I got here, the wonderful people I've met along the way, and the exciting magic that is to come.
..Starting with June of 1991 and A Night of Kids Stars. ⭐

🔉 Sound on for this one!