The Magical World of John Gaughan

May 22 - June 1, 2025

John Gaughan is one of the greatest minds in magic that you have never heard of!

John is the inventor of many famous magical illusions performed by some of the greatest performers ever. But John seldom takes to the stage, and never outside Hollywood. In addition, John holds one of the most treasured collections of magical apparatus, props, and inventions including the famed Psycho, Robert Houdin’s Antonio Diavolo, The Orange Tree, and the famous Chess Player.

For the very first time John Gaughan is packing a handful of his most treasured and precious illusions and inventions. With the addition of some of his illustrious friends he will be presenting a striclty limited run exclusively at Rhapsody Theater, and nowhere else! It’s an evening of spectacular illusions as we journey into John’s wonderful mind.

Witness a treasure trove of Robert Houdin Magic such as Antonio Diavolo, The Orange Tree and others.

Spend time with Chicago’s most notorious John Gaughan friend, Balsamo and his sidekick, Ricardo Rosenkranz, the Physician Magician.

This will be an event that no one who loves magic will want to miss.

8 Performances only of this strictly limited run.

Run Time: 90 Minutes with one intermission

Suitability: Family Friendly, Ages 10 and up