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The Mansion holds more than 200 artworks and artifacts, curated by Johalla Projects. Paintings, drawings, and large-scale installations share space with historic magic props, archival photographs, and objects whose histories run as deep as the building itself.

Photography by Douglas Friedman.

Grand curved staircase with ornate railings and framed art on walls, a grand piano beneath, and warm lighting.

The Grand Salon

Chicago is the world's center for close-up magic, and The Hand & The Eye is its new home. Inside the historic McCormick Mansion, a curated collection of over 200 artworks unfolds across every floor, including this large-scale fiber piece by Chicago contemporary artist Melissa Leandro. Designed by Rockwell Group, art curation by Johalla Projects. Photo by Douglas Friedman.

Doorman in red coat standing outside an elegant stone building entrance with flags and lit canopy.

The Hand & The Eye — Exterior

Chicago is the world's center for close-up magic, and The Hand & The Eye is its new home. Inside the historic McCormick Mansion, five floors of intimate performance spaces unfold across three-hour curated evenings. Designed by Rockwell Group. Photo by Douglas Friedman.

Cozy living room with dark walls, patterned carpet, modern art, and warm ambient lighting.

The Hand & The Eye — Lounge

Chicago is the world's center for close-up magic, and The Hand & The Eye is its new home. Inside the historic McCormick Mansion, a curated collection of over 200 artworks unfolds across every floor, including this large-scale fiber piece by Chicago contemporary artist Melissa Leandro. Designed by Rockwell Group, art curation by Johalla Projects. Photo by Douglas Friedman.

Elegant dark wood reception with floral wallpaper, ornate carpet, desk lamp, and a hidden door ajar.

The Hand & The Eye — Interior Entrance

One of several entrances inside the historic McCormick Mansion. At The Hand & The Eye, Chicago's home for live close-up magic, no two evenings unfold the same way. Five floors of intimate performance spaces, dining rooms, and bars invite discovery. Each visit is different from the last. Designed by Rockwell Group. Photo by Douglas Friedman.

Dark wooden door with gold lock, a green curtain, gold hand symbol, and text 'FOR THE CURIOUS'.

For the Curious

For the curious. Hand-painted on the front door of the reimagined McCormick Mansion by Chicago sign company Heart & Bone. Inside: The Hand & The Eye, Chicago's home for live close-up magic. Photo by Douglas Friedman.