Private party magic in Chicago.

Some of the best magic happens in a living room. As a private party magician in Chicago, Abby Segal brings the intimacy of a table-side show to birthdays, milestone celebrations, dinner parties, and house gatherings — performances built for anywhere from five to sixty guests.

Close-up magic is the heart of it: card miracles, borrowed objects, and impossible moments that happen right in your guests' hands, close enough to touch. When the occasion calls for a centerpiece, Abby can shift into a full interactive stage set where volunteers become the stars and the whole room is in on the fun.

Because the whole thing travels light, your space is the only venue Abby needs — a kitchen island, a backyard table, a circle of chairs in the den. There's no stage to build and no equipment to trip over, just a performer who makes the impossible feel like it's unfolding right where you're standing.

A featured performer at the Chicago Magic Lounge and seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Abby brings polished, personal entertainment without the polish ever feeling stiff. Every show is warm, a little playful, and shaped around the people in the room — whether it's a kid's birthday, an anniversary dinner, or a night in with friends.

Tell Abby about your celebration — the occasion, the guest list, the vibe you're going for — and she'll craft an evening of magic your guests will still be talking about long after the night winds down.