Ryan Plunkett Chicago Magic Lounge close-up magician
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Chicago, Illinois

Ryan Plunkett

Chicago Magic Lounge close-up magician

Ryan Plunkett is a close-up magic and parlour magic artist based in Chicago. He is a founding ensemble member and regular performer at the Chicago Magic Lounge, a theater dedicated to reviving the art of Chicago style magic, and a regular performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

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Career overview

Ryan Plunkett at a glance

Ryan Plunkett is a close-up magician based in Chicago, Illinois, known for card magic and visual sleight of hand. Ryan Plunkett's career includes being billed 4 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Ryan Plunkett's performance history includes appearances at Chicago Magic Lounge and Uptown Underground.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Parlour Magic
Based in
Chicago, Illinois
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 19, 2026
The performer

About Ryan Plunkett

Ryan Plunkett is a Chicago-based magician who has spent the past two decades bringing audiences together through the magic of sleight-of-hand. He is a founding ensemble member and regular performer at the Chicago Magic Lounge, a theater dedicated to reviving the art of Chicago style magic, and a regular performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

His work is an evening of striking and elegant magic presented in a charming and easy-going style \ personates, and intimate, the kind that demands to be seen inches away. Alongside performing, Ryan is a sought-after magic consultant, creator and lecturer, and the author of three books on the art of magic. His close-up work suits private events and celebrations as readily as the theater.

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Signature disciplines
The Magic Castle

Billed 4 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2017, last billed 2025, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Close-Up (4), Lunch & Brunch (1). (5 room engagements across 4 weeks).

Every week on the record · What is on at the Castle now

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 41 individually dated public performances across 2 venues in Chicago from 2015 to 2026.

41 Performances
2 Venues
1 City

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

26 recorded performances · 22 August 2019 – 11 October 2026

The Signature Show

Chicago Magic Lounge · Chicago, Illinois

With Bob Gebert, Jan Rose, Taylor Hughes, Luis Carreon, Mysterion, Mark Toland, Francis Menotti, Lindsey Noel, Tori Noquez, Alex Offenkrantz, Mortenn Christiansen, Frank Everhart Jr., Walter King Jr. (The Spellbinder), Paige Thompson, Krystyn Lambert, David Parr, Ondřej Pšenička, Ryan Kane, Abby Segal, Jamie Sanden, Max Zawacki, Danny Moore, The Evasons, Austin Bumgarner, Elena Brocade, Jeff Hobson, Lee Benzaquin, RAdek hoffman, Adrian Saw, Reggie Rice, Thomas Solomon, Jacob Jax, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, David Kovac, Alejandro Linian, Joey Cranford, Jonny Zavant, Joshua Jay, Justin Purcell, Trent James, Wes Mathison, Danny Rudnick, Gozner, Chris Capehart, Denny Corby

15 recorded performances · 23 July 2015 – 19 November 2016

Chicago Magic Lounge at the Uptown Underground

Uptown Underground · Chicago, IL

With John Sturk, Justin Purcell, Lee Benzaquin, Ryan Lawrence, David Ranalli, Jon Armstrong, Terrence Francisco, Bill Weimer, Joe Diamond, Kex Lang, Eric Lindberg, Daniel Martin, Deven Brown, Luis Carreon, Michael Dardant, Danny Rudnick, Edd Fairman, James Sanden, Jeff Bibik, AJ Sacco, Craig Newman, Jeremy Pitt-Payne, Sin, Stephen Hanthorn, Steve Vaught, Patrick Livingstone, Dave Cox, Mark Toland, David Parr

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
Where to find Ryan

The venue

Chicago Magic Lounge

Chicago, Illinois · previously

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Parlour Magic

Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.

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