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Magic Mondays
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Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays at the iO Theater! Hosted by award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago's top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us for an evening of magic, mystery, and mesmerizing entertainment—perfect for magic lovers and those looking for a night out with a twist! Don't miss your chance to witness the impossible.
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Magician, improv musician and emcee, John Sturk covers all three roles across a single event, moving between magic, music invented in the moment and the steady hand of a host at the microphone.
Comedy is the thread running through it. Sturk has wanted to perform since he was a kid — in third grade he wrote a class essay about wanting to be a comedian — and that instinct shapes the way he works a room, whether guiding guests through the running order as emcee or turning a piece of magic into a shared joke. Billed as Chicago's top magician, improv musician and emcee, he suits weddings, galas and company parties where one performer is asked to carry several parts of the night.
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iO Theater · Chicago, IL
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Follow John SturkSleight of hand at conversational distance — cards, coins, and borrowed objects that misbehave in your own palm.
Laughs first, astonishment second — magic that plays the room.
A confident event host who keeps the programme moving and the room engaged.
A complete magic show built to play clearly for a seated audience.
Chicago custom magic engineered for clean comedy and connection
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