Eric Jones Lecture and Workshop - July 13th and 14th - Events

PLEASE NOTE: The price for the lecture is $30, but it will be discounted to $25 up to midnight July 12th. Purchase your tickets early to get the best price. Dates and Time: Lecture - Monday July 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Duration is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours Workshop - Tuesday July 14th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Duration is approximately 2.5 hours Limited to up to 10 students Venue: The Jasper Theatre Club at Magic Inc. 1838 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL 60640 LECTURE: Eric Jones returns to MAGIC INC to offer his one of a kind lecture and workshop. You’ll recognize him from TV. He’s appeared on The Today Show, and on The CWs Masters of Illusion. He’s Fooled Penn and Teller on the hit show, Fool Us and he wowed celebrity judges to become a finalist on America’s Got Talent! He’s consulted for film and TV for Sleight and Showtime’s Let The Right One In. He astounds families weekly as a headlining guest entertainer on Disney Cruise Lines. His magic has most recently been featured on Microsoft’s latest commercial promoting the Surface Duo that aired during every NFL football game last season. Eric’s lecture will include some of the battle tested work that he has toured with for the past decade on some of the biggest stages in the world including: Twizted Standing Room Only Collectors Portal Impossible Coins Across ( the routine that stumped P&T) Mirage Et Trois Ishkabibble Sandwich …and many unpublished ideas, concepts and theories. WORKSHOP: In his workshop, you will take a deep dive into how magic curates magic, how he established his signature smooth yet elegant presentation, how to live comfortably in silence in stage, how to avoid choosing combative audience members and much more. Eric will also have a question and answer session that will give you an opportunity to get feedback on routines you’re working on and will share his unfiltered thoughts on magic. Nothing is off limits. Join us for an intimate experience limited to only 10 participants. Space is limited; reserve your seat today. Parking: Free weekend parking on Wolcott Ave. in the area in front of McPherson School, on a first-come-first-served basis. Paid street parking available in metered areas around the shop. Please check all signs before parking to make sure you are following city ordinances.