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The Hand and The Eye A new era of wonder and awe. The world’s largest venue devoted to making every moment a magic moment.

Our very first Halloween at 100 East Ontario arrives exactly 100 years after Harry Houdini left this world. And yet, the...
10/31/2026

Our very first Halloween at 100 East Ontario arrives exactly 100 years after Harry Houdini left this world. And yet, the magic he helped inspire lives on.

Tonight, the Mansion is awake. The doors are opening, the magic is stirring, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to The Midway of Wonders.

Halloween Eve has arrived, & the Mansion is beginning to awaken for tomorrow’s Grand Exhibition… We’re especially thrill...
10/30/2026

Halloween Eve has arrived, & the Mansion is beginning to awaken for tomorrow’s Grand Exhibition… We’re especially thrilled to bring together the creative magic of Gary Baseman and Kyla Moffatt

It wouldn’t be our first Halloween without a little piece of the Mansion’s magic for you to take home — something unexpected, collectible, and full of wonder.

Limited Quantities available. Link in bio.

For our first Halloween, we’re dressing for the Gilded Age. Axios suggests Houdini might make an appearance. We wouldn’t...
10/29/2026

For our first Halloween, we’re dressing for the Gilded Age. Axios suggests Houdini might make an appearance. We wouldn’t presume to tell him how to make an entrance. 👻

Read the Axios Chicago piece below:

Our picks for this Halloweekend include a cemetery stroll and an adult ball pit.

A LEGACY OF MAGIC. A HALLOWEEN UNLIKE ANY OTHER. For our inaugural Halloween, we knew we had to celebrate the art of vin...
10/24/2026

A LEGACY OF MAGIC.
A HALLOWEEN UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

For our inaugural Halloween, we knew we had to celebrate the art of vintage magic posters from the Golden Age of Magic (1890–1930). And who better to bring our first poster to life than Kyla Moffatt

Inspired by the artistry of a bygone era, The Midway of Wonders celebrates the timeless art of illusion, generations of family magic, and the extraordinary stories passed down through time.

There is an art to everything we do at the Mansion — from the experiences we create to the stories we tell. This poster is more than an invitation; it’s a little piece of history, a time capsule, and a keepsake to mark our very first Halloween.

A moment in time. A legacy of wonder.
A little magic to keep forever.

Limited-edition giclée prints will be available.

Our founder took his first magic job at eight years old and was paid five dollars. He mentions in HuffPost today that th...
10/23/2026

Our founder took his first magic job at eight years old and was paid five dollars. He mentions in HuffPost today that the fee never improved.

So he built this instead 😉

Located near the Magnificent Mile, The Hand & The Eye offers three floors of immersive illusions, fine dining and secret passages.

10/22/2026

There was a time when Chicago went to the Midway for Wonders The Hand & The Eye invites you back to the Gilded Age.

We are thrilled to celebrate our FIRST Halloween Week & can’t wait to welcome you all

We prefer to keep a few things under wraps. Chicago Star revealed just enough.Read about what’s coming to The Hand & The...
10/21/2026

We prefer to keep a few things under wraps.

Chicago Star revealed just enough.

Read about what’s coming to The Hand & The Eye:

The Hand & The Eye announces fall magic shows, a family Halloween brunch, and The Midway of Wonders at Chicago’s McCormick Mansion.

10/18/2026

In the blink of an eye, SIX months have gone by. ❤️✨

It feels like just yesterday we were opening our doors on April 18th — excited, nervous, a little unsure of what to expect, and dreaming about all the possibilities ahead.

And now, here we are, six months later. Somehow, it feels like we’ve been doing this forever, and at the same time, like we’ve only just begun.

These past six months have been so much more than opening our doors and getting started. They’ve been about the people we’ve met, the friendships we’ve made, the laughter we’ve shared, the smiles that have made our days, and all the little moments that have slowly made this place feel like ours.

We’ve learned a lot, grown in ways we didn’t expect, and collected so many memories along the way. We’re still figuring things out, still dreaming, and still finding our way — and honestly, that’s part of what makes this journey so special.

We know six months might not seem like a long time, but to us, it means everything. It’s six months of showing up, putting our hearts into what we do, and watching something we once dreamed about become a little more real every day.

So before we rush into what’s next, we wanted to take a moment to look back, feel grateful, and celebrate this little milestone. Because we only get to be six months old once, and we don’t want to let that pass us by.

To everyone who has walked through our doors, supported us, shared a moment with us, laughed with us, or simply been part of our journey — thank you. You’ve helped make these first six months what they are, and we truly wouldn’t want to celebrate them any other way.

We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to see what the next chapters bring.

Six months in, so much to be grateful for, and so much more to come. 🥂✨

Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the tenth consecutive year.In its look at what is new across th...
10/06/2026

Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the tenth consecutive year.

In its look at what is new across the city, Choose Chicago included The Hand & The Eye among the cultural openings shaping what comes next.

We are proud to be part of a city with such a deep commitment to imagination and craft.

Read the full feature:

Discover what's new and coming up in the Best Big City of Chicago so you can learn first hand why Chicago is the Best Big City for the 10th year in a row.

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100 E Ontario Street
Chicago, IL
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Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
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