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William Pack Magic Updates on Chicago magician, writer, and historian, William Pack I graduated from the Chavez College of Manual Dexterity and Prestidigitation.

Raised on the Southwest side of Chicago, I got his first job in a magic shop at the age of 11 and have been perfecting my trade ever since. I am an award winning magician and storyteller, Victorian séance reenactor, former card cheat, ex-casino surveillance, occasional author, and world-renowned magic historian. I demonstrated magic for 13 year at Chicago’s Navy Pier and performed close-up magic f

or 5 years at Schulien’s Restaurant. In 2001, I taught actor Will Smith sleight of hand for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in the film, Ali. Besides, performing stand-up and close-up magic for corporate and private events, I now get to share my love of history by performing adult educational programs at over 80 libraries a year. To see the full details go to williampack.com

01/29/2025

My office tonight: The Chicago Magic Lounge

01/27/2025

01/18/2025

At the last minute I ended up at the Prairie Center for Arts in Schaumburg with Dan Lornitis to see the fantastic

01/08/2025

Chicago Magic Lounge

01/07/2025

“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invisible summer.”
—Albert Camus (not a Chicagoan)

12/31/2024

I’m working tonight, so see you on the other side.

12/12/2024

Got my mailbox down to 50 emails (Many of those are things I sent myself) and booked my 45th program/show for 2025. If you're looking to book a show or programs, now is the best time to get your preferred date.

12/03/2024

Here’s what the Indian Trails Library had to say about Death Defying Acts, The History of The Circus:

I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for speaking at the library earlier this week, our members had great things to say in our evaluation survey and I've included some of their comments below:
“Great! interesting and informative. Learned lots of new things.”
“Very knowledgeable and informative. Thanks”
“Excellent presenter”
“Both [the program and presenter] were excellent. Well-paced. Kept my interest.”
Attendees also shared that they learned something new, were entertained/creatively inspired, and that they gained a greater appreciation for a culture or identity different than their own.

11/07/2024

My office today for a talk on the 1920s. Morton Grove Library 2 PM. In person and on zoom.

11/07/2024

Stopped at a huge Antique Store on my way home today. Incredible display! (America's Antique Mall - Algonquin)

11/01/2024

Another Halloween season and Familiar Spirits in the books. On to Christmas and booking 2025 shows.

10/30/2024

Set for the penultimate Halloween program

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http://www.williampack.com/

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