We attended Trickery on Saturday 04/18/26. Aaron was adept at working with a diverse audience to…read moreinclude them and maintain control of his performance in a very intimate setting. Because it's BYOB you'll get the 20-somethings that feel they have to get loaded beforehand and then act the fool while attending (do you hear that "Neil"? No one wants the focus on you acting like it was your first experience with alcohol) but Aaron was skilled at bypassing them without causing tension or escalating bad behavior. Aaron's attitude is one of someone who has worked hard to make this little venture work, and he deserves respect and recognition for his obvious commitment and work ethic. His act included variations of tricks performed by other magicians, with his own twists. He is an expert at sleight of hand and distraction, which is considerably more difficult in a room about the size of an average residential living-room. He had an appropriate sense of humor aligned with an audience coming to Boystown, an overtly gay neighborhood in Chicago (if you're not familiar). However he wasn't garish, flaming, flamboyant, or offensive; he managed a perfect balance of innuendo humor and audience engagement without being cheap or ingenuine. The snarky one-liners will likely go over your young kids' heads (although bring them to an early show, your 9 year old doesn't belong in Boystown at 10 pm on a weekend), and he carries himself with class avoiding the use of profanity or graphic terms. Again, I can't overstate that his tricks were amazing, impressive, and captivating - as magic should be. You leave the show shaking your head and wondering how it's done - which truly makes it "magic". You would be hard-pressed to spend $36.36/person for an hour of live entertainment that can match Aaron's performance. Pro-tip: If you're driving there you will need to use an app to reserve parking, as there aren't garages like downtown Chicago and every street is filled with so many signs there's no way you will return and find your car not-towed or not-ticketed. Chicago does this on purpose to generate revenue; you'll see "street cleaning" on Tuesday from xx hour to xx hour, no parking when snow is over 2 inches OR any time from Dec 1 through April 1, loading zone, 15 minute stopping/standing with flashers, no parking, residential permit zone only, bike lanes, bus stop restrictions, etc. If you find street parking and think you've beaten the system, think again. Nobel Prize Laureates, Rhodes Scholars, Ivy League PhDs, Mensa members - you can meet them all at Chicago Central Auto Pound retrieving their vehicles. Stephen Hawking couldn't drive, but if he could and he parked in that neighborhood all the quantum mechanics in the world wouldn't make his towed car reappear from the Chicago Parking space-time continuum. The nice thing is if you do reserve parking and give yourself enough time you can walk to many, many restaurants and bars in the area that are open even after the 10 pm show ends. Thank you Aaron for a wonderful experience, you made my wife's birthday memorable for both of us.

I highly recommend going to this show!! Super affordable and BYOB! He even has plastic cups if you…read moredidn't bring one. He also has sodas, snacks, and little magic trick gadgets for sale. Space is small (only about 4-5 rows) but we loved how close we could be. I've been to Chicago Magic Lounge up in Andersonville but I loved how intimate his show was and his was a LOT more affordable. Whole thing was really cool and funny. I wish more people knew about his show, check it out if you can!

An incredible place to play ping pong, get a bite to eat and enjoy a drink. We walked in without a…read morereservation and got a great spot to play. The server came by just enough to get refills but not disturb us playing. Music was great and not too loud. Chicken tenders were delicious with Indian inspired sauces for dipping.

Great food, ok service. Came here with my sons for Father's Day. I wish I could say I would come…read moreback. But...reservation cost of the table is steep. Also had a sever complain to us about the manager and where we were placed. So we had to go to the bar to order. Experience was good but just don't think I would go back.

This is such a fun concept for a bar! We came right after it opened, so it wasn't too busy. But…read morelooking forward to coming back on a Saturday night. My favorite game was the pinball, and my wife's favorite was skee ball.

A tough one to rate. As a bar experience, it is great. Staff is very friendly, and the beer list is…read moresurprisingly solid. Lots of options. I had a great Pigeon Porter on draft with some bourbon that I enjoyed very much. The atmosphere is also great. It's all dim lighting, neon, and fun video game themed artwork plastered all over the walls. The problem is - as an arcade experience, it falls flat. During our recent visit, probably 30-40% of the games were out of service, including their only skee ball lanes. And of the ones that are working, several are nearing the ends of their useful lives, and it shows with joysticks that only work in certain directions, or get stuck. It was hard to find games that operated correctly. It's a shame because the collection isn't bad, if the games were all working. They do have pool tables out front, though, if you like your gaming a bit more analog.

This was so much fun! It's been on my list forever, and I'm glad we got a group to go. I did my…read moreresearch and wanted to check out the performance bar beforehand - PSA you do not need a ticket for this and can go enjoy drinks and tricks any time! This was so cool but intimate and small so not much space and fills up quickly. The speakeasy door is also so cool though a line will likely form outside right before shows so be prepared for that. The show itself was so impressive, as were the magicians that came up to your table to do tricks beforehand. Drinks were also great. The vip performance after the show was also nice and intimate. Everything was great and so much fun!

This place is so great, from the chic old timey but upscale speak easy aesthetic, to the staff that…read moreall feel like they're out of a bogart, Cagney, etc movie. Nice drinks that are classic, lots of little touches from the secret doors, down to the swirl colored straws that add to the rich texture and depth of the experience. What a gem.

Our experience here was great! We came here right after we went on the Tilt. There was no waiting…read more We saw that the entire room was a 360° view of Chicago filled with tourists taking selfies and view pictures. We immediately jumped into an available spot and started photographing from one side to the next. There is plenty of seating everywhere. The views are breathtaking because you are up on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Bldg. We went during the day and next trip we will go in the evening for the city night lights. There is also some souvenir shopping up here, the Cloud Bar, and restrooms. I'm not sure about the parking situation because we ubered everywhere in Chicago.

Everything about Chicago 360 was absolutely fabulous! The breathtaking panoramic views of the…read moreChicago skyline and Lake Michigan from 1,000 feet up are truly unforgettable. The large windows give a perfect and clear 360 view of the Windy City. Experience: The view of the sunset was breathtaking, the sips (we had a Negroni and a prosecco) were perfect, and the spectacular firework show over Navy Pier and the lights of the city was dreamy! Note: if you want to see the firework show, make sure to book a Wednesday or Saturday experience. Service: The staff was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and eager to help, making it s stunning must experience for anyone wanting to see Chicago from above! see will be back.

I came here after a work gathering and was surprised at how busy and bumping this place was. They…read moretook the basic premise of darts at a bar and leveled it up. Think about axe throwing bars meets cosmic bowling, but with darts. So many different stations are set up and they've gamified the experience a bit more. It's a really cool environment with a lot of great music and people. I can't speak for food, as I only had drinks, and their drink menu was topnotch.

Flight Club is such a fun and interactive experience. The dart games are creative, fast-paced, and…read moreperfect for either a group or even just two people. There are lots of different game options, so it never feels repetitive -- and you definitely don't have to be good at darts to enjoy it. The technology makes it easy to play and keeps it engaging the whole time. The atmosphere is lively and energetic from what we could see, and it's a great spot for a date night or night out with friends. The food looked really good (though maybe a little on the pricey side). My only caveat would be the drinks -- they seemed very light on alcohol. No matter what I ordered, including doubles and a Long Island, they tasted mostly like mixer or water. That was a little disappointing compared to how strong the pricing suggests they might be. Overall though, we had a really fun time and would definitely go back for the games and atmosphere.

The food was great, but the staff were even better! They were extremely accommodating for their…read moreguests with special needs. Carlos, one of the workers, even hopped on the cart to help a guest steer so they could be included! It was a very inclusive experience.

I have my bachelor party here with my friends on a Saturday afternoon. We reserved 2 lanes for…read morebowling and 1 hour of whirleyball. We do have an hour in between for drinks. The reservation and contract were made online and the process is smooth. Bowling was good, but the machine broke down couple times and takes a while for the maintenance come and take a look at it. However, the staff gave us additional time for the inconvenience! This is my first time playing Whirlyball ball, and I love it. There is a coach explain the rules and safety. It took me a round to figure out how to drink, and it is not easy to throw and hit the target. All in all, I had so much fun and will come back for the next party!

Very amazing tour! Shows the punishments of the medieval times and the pain and suffering inflictedread more

Who knew there were so many ways to be tortured throughout history? That was my takeaway from…read morevisiting the Medieval Torture Museum in the heart of the Loop. Looking on their website, there are other torture museum outposts in Florida, California, Branson (MO), and Berlin, Germany in addition to Chicago. The Chicago location is on the compact side, but packs over 100 medieval artifacts into dimly-lighted, macabre space occupying two levels. My timing for visiting was right around Halloween. I purchased tickets online (can get a very slight discount buying online) for a friend's belated birthday. He had always wanted to see this space, and we had scheduled an outing here, followed by happy hour libations. My interactions with the front-desk/check-in personnel (a younger gentleman and a woman getting off of her shift) were pleasant and professional. The young man mentioned that he was studying art. I'm sure this museum gave him plenty of inspiration. To the side of the check-in/welcome area there is a souvenir shop. I didn't really see anything that grabbed me, but there were a couple of promotions taking place and the displays/signage were memorable and lighthearted, considering the grim subject matter. Before making our way to the exhibit, we cued up the audio guide on our phones. The guide is easily accessible through Apple and Android, although I wish I had brought headphones, as I quailed at blasting the sound through speakers with other patrons around. Fortunately, this is more of a selfie and photography-geared space, so there were no dirty looks as I would have expected in a traditional museum or gallery. This museum has something for everyone, whether one is an avid reader of all of the informational material around the exhibits (raises hand) or prefers a more interactive, hands-on experience and photo-ops to capture the thrills and chills. Among the most arresting items are a torture rack from 15th-century Spain and a life-size replica of Joan of Arc being burned at the stake. Over the sound system, occasionally dramatized screams and creaking chains play to heighten the creepy ambiance. All told, it took around an hour to peruse the space, sharing impressions and taking photos.