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The Grand Salon at The Hand & The Eye. Photo: Matthew Reeves/Courtesy of The Hand & The Eye
Chicago's The Hand & The Eye and "Theater of the Mind" have introduced summer tickets for under $100.
The latest: The Mag Mile magic parlor is offering Summer Friday Magic every Friday through Labor Day for $65, and Theater of the Mind has a "Date Night" special for $99.
Flashback: The Hand & The Eye opened in April with multiple theaters, dining and cocktail options, and, of course, magic.
- The much-anticipated theater in the old Lawry's welcomed guests just weeks after David Byrne and Goodman's "Theater of the Mind" immersive experience opened in River North.
Reality check: The $225-plus ticket price at The Hand & The Eye can be out of reach for some visitors, especially tourists who may think they're just popping in for a magic show, rather than an upscale evening.
- It's scaled back from the regular experience. Still, it offers an introduction to the magic inside the Vault Theater and food and drinks are available for purchase.
State of play: "Theater of the Mind's" new "Make it a Date Night" offers admission, two complimentary drinks at the theater bar and a free dessert with a dinner reservation at nearby Nonnina for $99.
- Goodman just extended Theater of the Mind's run through Aug. 30.
Details: The show is every Tuesday through Sunday, with certain days including afternoon performances in addition to evening slots.