Touring 'Champions of Magic' show coming to Chicago's Fine Arts Building

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The historic Studebaker Theater in Chicago's Fine Arts Building will host the touring magic show "Champions of Magic" for a month-long run starting in June 2026. The large-scale illusion production typically features five magicians and lasts over two hours, and the Chicago cast will include performers from the UK, US, and Mexico.

Why it matters

The "Champions of Magic" show is timed to coincide with Chicago's peak tourist season, providing a high-profile entertainment option for visitors to the city. The show's run at the recently renovated Studebaker Theater in the iconic Fine Arts Building is also significant, as it brings a major production to one of Chicago's historic performance venues.

The details

Tickets for the initial month-long run of "Champions of Magic" at the Studebaker Theater go on sale this Friday. The production, which has British origins and has been touring globally since 2013, will feature five magicians including the British duo Young & Strange, American magician Liberty Larsen, and Mexican-American escapologist Fernando Velasco.

• Tickets for the "Champions of Magic" show go on sale on Friday, February 19, 2026.
• The show will open at the Studebaker Theater on June 6, 2026 and run for an initial month-long engagement.

What’s next

The show's producers hope that the initial month-long run of "Champions of Magic" at the Studebaker Theater will be extended to play throughout the entire summer in Chicago.