Spellbinder Magic & Hip Hop Theater Brunch
Walter King Jr. doesn't ask you to suspend your disbelief. He takes it from you — and gives it back transformed.
Known as The Spellbinder, King is Chicago's reigning master illusionist and the architect of Diary of a Black Illusionist — a show that moves between magic, memoir, and musicality with the kind of intentionality that stays with you. His residency at the Chicago Magic Lounge has made him a fixture for audiences who know the difference between a performance and an experience. He's also the first African-American illusionist to go viral, with more than 100 million views across TikTok and Instagram. The internet discovered what Chicago already knew.
His dove productions are precise. His illusions are cinematic. His presence is the kind that fills a room before he says a word. And at City Winery, he'll do all of it in the kind of setting where you can actually feel it — up close, with a glass of something good in your hand.
🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)
Reserve your preferred wine by filling out this form(opens in a new tab) and have a bottle waiting at your table when you arrive at your show. No more waiting for your first drink! We will save your wine preference and have a bottle at your table for all future shows. When you want to change your wine, come back to this form and update your preference.
🎶 While we do not require a two-item food or beverage minimum, we strongly encourage it. Most ticket revenue goes directly to the artist and production costs, so food and drink purchases help support the staff, service, and atmosphere that make these intimate shows possible.
The good news: we think you’ll love the food and wine just as much as the show.
🍷 Members get 48 hour early access to new shows, pay no ticket fees, and earn points to exchange for complimentary tickets. Vinofile Plus members also receive many wine benefits. Add a membership to your cart during checkout to start saving now. Already a member? Make sure you are signed in to access your benefits. Become a Vinofile Member and enjoy the benefits today.(opens in a new tab)
