Last time I was in Chicago I pitched one of my editors on a story about why the city is one of America's best for magic. They passed on the idea unfortunately, but this story hits a lot of what I would've covered. The new Chicago Magic Lounge is a really fun and unique experience.

Is Chicago becoming the best city for magic?
Magicians are the star attractions on rooftops, in basement parlors, in restored theaters — and even in a gelato shop where a cone comes with a card trick.
wbez.org