The Chicago Magic Company is the exclusive booking agent for magician Dennis Watkins and the proud producer of his hit show, The Magic Parlour.

Dennis Watkins built the Chicago Magic Company to provide magical entertainment to companies, organizations and individuals hosting special events in Chicago, the Midwest and across the country.

The Chicago Magic Company holds a carefully curated roster of top-notch magicians serving clients from coast to coast. The company only books full-time, professional magicians and entertainers who Dennis personally endorses.

“Chicago’s Official Magic Man!”

-Chicago Sun Times

Dennis Watkins grew up with magic. His grandfather, Ed Watkins, ran a small storefront magic shop in Dallas, TX for 30 years. From the age of 7, being a magician is the only job he ever wanted.

Today, Dennis is one of those people who is lucky enough to be living his childhood dream.

Dennis moved to Chicago in 2001 to start The House Theatre of Chicago with a handful of his cohorts from Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of The Arts. In the years since, he has partnered with The House to create a slew of magical theatrical experiences, including 8 sold-out runs of the company’s hit show, Death and Harry Houdini. Dennis played the title role in all 8 runs and performed Houdini’s infamous Water Torture Cell Escape live onstage every single night. He won a Joseph Jefferson Award for his work on the show.

Dennis is the creator and star of The Magic Parlour, Chicago’s longest-running magic show. He currently performs 5 shows weekly at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago.

Dennis’s work has been seen on ABC, FOX, WGN the A&E Network and the CW. Additionally, he was recently a featured performer on the CW Network’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

Performing 5 Shows Weekly

at downtown chicago’s legendary palmer house hilton hotel

"The Magic Parlour is a simple entertainment in the Ricky Jay Mold: Old-fashioned trickery performed very well in an ideal setting by a man with a heart and a story who craves being close to his audience.”

-The Chicago Tribune

Award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins delivers an evening of sophisticated conjuring in one of the Windy City's most unique entertainment experiences presented by The House Theatre of Chicago. The Magic Parlour is a stunning night of close-up magic and mind reading in a small ballroom at the iconic Palmer House Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago.

Now in its 10th year in this historic venue, The Magic Parlour has entertained guests from all over the world looking for an extra-special night out in Chicago. Additionally, The Magic Parlour has hosted several private groups and corporate events, and many special occasions including anniversaries, birthdays, family gatherings, and two marriage proposals!