CHICAGO—What is it about magic that captivates us? Is it that we love watching the rules of reality broken, or that we appreciate things that can’t be explained, or that we get mischievous pleasure from the unexpected because it doesn’t occur in our daily lives? Whatever the reason, “The Magic Parlour,” now playing in downtown Chicago, is a bewitching escape that will make you feel like a kid again.
In partnership with the Goodman Theatre, the Petterino’s Restaurant has converted its lower level into what resembles a 1920s’ era cabaret space. It’s an intimate room with seating for about 60 people that works well for the unique one-man show.
