Things to do in Chicago, Illinois (IL): The Best Educational sites

Live demonstrations performed daily! Magic, Inc. is one of the oldest brick and mortar magics shop in North America. Begun as the Ireland Magic Company in 1926, it was incorporated in 1963 by Jay Marshall and Frances Ireland Marshall when it became Magic, Inc. We have continued to be the leading-edge magic source for magic tricks, books, DVDs, lessons and lectures. The shop has been frequented by such magical legends as Penn & Teller, Lance Burton, David Copperfield, Mac King, Johnny Thompson, David Blaine, Doug Henning, Harry Blackstone (Sr. & Jr.) and many more. Magic, Inc. is conveniently located on Chicago's northwest side, about 4 blocks away from the Damen stop on the Brown Line, one block from the Ravenswood stop on the Metra. Our staff of professional magicians makes shopping at Magic, Inc. a unique experience, and also affords a high-level of magical instruction (beginner through advanced). Stop by and ask to see a demonstration - we'd love to show you what you can do!

Welcome to the University of Chicago! Founded in 1890 through a gift from John D. Rockefeller, the University of Chicago is an intellectual destination and one of the world's premier academic institutions for inquiry, education, and discovery. UChicago draws inspired students and scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, placing us at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world. Beyond scholarly endeavors, visitors can tour architecture from neo-Gothic to contemporary, meander through lush botanic gardens, experience a broad array of visual performing arts, bike along the historic Midway Plaisance, and discover many other cultural treasures both on campus and off. Hyde Park Community The main University campus is situated just seven miles south of downtown Chicago in the vibrant Hyde Park neighborhood-a tight-knit, diverse community bursting with coffee shops, restaurants, and bookstores. The newly revitalized 53rd Street corridor has become an epicenter for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Hyde Park is also the heart of Museum Campus South, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions on Chicago's Culture Coast including the DuSable Museum of African American History, Museum of Science and Industry, Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House, the Renaissance Society, and the UChicago's own Smart Museum of Art, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, and the Oriental Institute Museum. UChicago's Global Impact The University is shaped and inspired by the city of Chicago. Through growing partnerships with neighbors, UChicago is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic development of the South Side-and to the global reach of its vibrant city. In all we do, we are driven to dig deeper, push further, and ask bigger questions-and to contribute and expand our knowledge to enrich human life.

Graduate education center for Jewish learning and leadership. Offers an array of interesting programming (much of it open to the public), including lectures, performances, films, and exhibitions. The stunning building, with its fabulous views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan, is worth a visit just to see. (It's also available as a venue for events.) Program and performance prices vary. Check website for schedule. Easily accessible by public transportation (Red Line to Harrison). Discount parking available in nearby lots with validation.