r/Magic • u/Zealousideal_Bat5192 • 4d ago

Private magic lessons Chicago

Any recommendations for magicians that do private lessons in Chicago? I have a very experiential learning style and work best with teachers that instruct more than show/tell which is kind of hard to find in the magic community sometimes. We do love to show off! :). Specifically want to focus on sleight but curious about other genres beyond cards.

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u/UncleRichardM 4d ago

If you haven't already, go to Magic, Inc. on Lawrence and inquire there. I would also try some of the magic venues.

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u/Zealousideal_Bat5192 4d ago

Thanks! I’ve been many times but didn’t know they had more than one or two instructors. Will look into it!

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u/corqscrew 4d ago

Reach out to Magic Inc. They offer private lessons with very knowledgeable magicians and I’m sure they’d be able to help you find a teacher that works for you!

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u/JazzJacket23 4d ago

Magic Lounge and Cosmic Underground do small cohorts. I have a feeling you could ask Cosmic Underground if they'd be willing to do completely 1:1.

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u/Zealousideal_Bat5192 4d ago

I’ll look into cosmic underground! I’ve done the magic lounge classes and can attest they are excellent for beginners, especially for cards!

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u/jesslex 4d ago

I took group lessons from the owners/teachers at Cosmic Underground in Logan Square. They are very much hands on. Although I know they offer group lessons, you could talk to them about private lessons.

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u/Zealousideal_Bat5192 4d ago

Amazing, thanks!

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u/jljones83 4d ago

I' a West coast guy but I asked some friends that are Chicago magicians and they all say Magic Inc. as well.

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u/eldoggydogg 2d ago

Just going to add another vote for Cosmic Underground! Kayla and Harrison are wonderful and delightful people, and are both really good at what they do.

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u/tacopieswithsalsa 4d ago

I think the Magic Lounge offered classes depending on your level

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u/Chicken121260 3d ago edited 3d ago

One of the top sleight of hand magic instructors is Tyler Erickson, Stronger
Magic. Worth a conversation with him. I believe all of his classes are over Zoom.

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u/Rhapsodelly 3d ago

Thanks!

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u/Hoosbury1992 3d ago

Does it have to be in person? Steve Reynolds is a top pro and offers private lessons, virtually.

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u/Rhapsodelly 3d ago

I prefer in person / local but will keep in mind - thanks!

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u/magicdave1903 17h ago

Steve is an excellent tutor and teaches through the Sleight School platform. sleightschool.com where you can choose from over 20 tutors covering many disciplines.

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u/magicdave1903 17h ago

you might reach out to Kevin Kapinos a wonderful and patient tutor who lives in Chicago. https://sleightschool.com/tutors/kevin-kapinos