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Check out one of our family friendly or adult oriented shows! Information on our shows and tickets are below.
The shows at Sideshow Gelato are all donation based and we ask that you give us what you think the show is worth. The money raised goes to pay the talent and help with our performer mentorship program. You do not have to pay anything to see the shows but donations are appreciated to help us continue to offer great entertainment.
We also offer special gelato and food packages that save you money when making a donation.
Voted in the top three BEST VENUES TO WATCH MAGIC in the current Chicago Reader Best of Chicago Poll, we offer a great show for everyone! It's great for kids but even better for adults!
SEE The Golden Boy of the American Sideshow SANJULA VAMANA do amazing feats of stupidity! Will he break cinder blocks on his chest while lying on a bed of nails? Will he put a pound a nail into his head with a pie plate? Will he bown a strike using nothing but a bowling ball and his earlobes?
SEE the amazing JEZZIBEL thrill you with amazing fire eating!
SEE , all the way from Italy, the astonishing magician ANDREA as he makes water dissappear ABOVE YOUR HEAD! Probes the depths of your brain to READ YOUR THOUGHT! And makes the unbelievable happen right before your eyes!
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks purchased at the venue or included with various experience packages.
Though there is no admission price for our show. You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door.
EVEN BETTER
Get one of our gelato packages! Each package has a set donation, a discounted gelato or food and beverage package and more!
The SIDESHOW FUN package gives us a $10 donation, a regular gelato with up to two flavors (you save $2.50) and $5 in Jilly Bucks to tip your performers!
The SIDESHOW MIDWAY SPECIAL includes an ALL BEEF or VEGAN Hot Dog, Large Popcorn, Drink of Your Choice, Small Gelato, $5 in Jilly Bucks and a $10 Donation. A savings of $5!
RECOMENDED AGE FOR SHOW IS 6 AND UP
A sideshow catered towards the adults! Fire Eating! Human Blockhead! Dirty magic! and of course BURLESQUE! Sideshow with some skin! What more could you want? Well the answer to that is We're also BYOB with a $5 corkage fee!
Burlesque by fire eating and acts of danger by Jezzibel
and of course our Chilly Jilly's Sideshow group! Cassidy Rose! Sanjula Vamana! For adult shows only he uses his you know what to all sorts of things you know you shouldn't! We also have Andrea doing dirty comedy magic! Come on in and enjoy a hot show with some cold gelato!
Get the SIDESHOW PARTY PACKAGE!
Includes $15 donation, $5 in Jilly Bucks and a regular gelato! (You save $5!)
Voted in the top three BEST VENUES TO WATCH MAGIC in the current Chicago Reader Best of Chicago Poll, we offer a great show for everyone!
Join us as the members of THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS put on their family friendly showcase! Professional prestidigitators will offer an amazing selection of magic to thrill and delight people of all ages!
Though there is no admission price for our show. You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door.
EVEN BETTER
Get one of our gelato packages! Each package has a set donation, a discounted gelato or food and beverage package and more!
The MAGIC FUN package gives us a $15 donation, a regular gelato with up to two flavors (you save $2.50)!
The MAGIC MUNCHY SPECIAL includes an ALL BEEF or VEGAN Hot Dog, Large Popcorn, Drink of Your Choice, Small Gelato and a $15 Donation. A savings of $5!
RECOMENDED AGE FOR SHOW IS 6 AND UP
Beast Women is one of Chicago's finest and longest running all female variety show! With a rotating cast of all sorts different talent! Dancing! Comedy! Story telling! Stunts! and more! These talented women come together to show you incredible strengths and talents! Join the fun! Eat some gelato! and see BEAST WOMEN!
This show is BYOB with a $5 corkage fee
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks purchased at the venue or included with various experience packages.
Though there is no admission price for our show. but we do have a sugguested donation of $15! You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door.
Remember, there are a lot of great performers here! We need to show them we appreciate them! Please be generous with your donation!
Watch the original theatrical trailer for William Castle's THE TINGLER (1959), presented in PERCEPTO! on Wednesday, October 23 at Sideshow Gelato with a live set by @invicta.dj before the show and eye-popping gimmicks throughout the screening!
TICKETS: william-castle.eventbrite.com
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This October, SUPER-HORROR-RAMA! returns to Sideshow Gelato in Lincoln Square for horror gatherings with three fright-filled screenings programmed by Matt Carr of the Music Box Theatre to celebrate the genius of William Castle! Bring your friends and make new ones as we chat about all things horror, feast on sideshow-inspired gelato (10% discount for attendees), and enjoy a recreation of the gimmicks that made William Castle a legend!
SCREAM FOR YOUR LIVES - ONLY 2 SHOWS LEFT!
10/16 - MR. SARDONICUS (1961)
Presented with THE PUNISHMENT POLL!
10/23 - THE TINGLER (1959)
Presented in PERCEPTO!
Get ready for an evening of spooktacular fun! From 6pm-9pm roam around Sideshow Gelato and shop around our vendor tables! Get your future told or ask your deepest questions to our tarot reader! At 9pm we finish the night off with the return of Stolen Stitches Sideshow! Coming straight out of the graveyard set of a local cable access monster movie marathon we have The Stolen Stitches.This dream team of screams brings classic death defying sideshow mixed together with a spooky shlock twist.From satanic panic sword swallowing, to ghostly glass walking, bed of nails bowling and even a little bob Dylan seance (yes we know he technically is still alive)Come see why they are known as Americas favorite B-movie sideshow!
To reserve your spot we ask for a $20 donation. If you would like to donate any other amount come see us day of show. However we can not guruntee space for everyone with our seating limit. The show is BYOB with a $5 corkage fee (please drink responsibly).
You don't want to miss this SPOOKTACULAR Double Feature! Starting the night off right with a LIVE ESCAPE SHOW! See straight jacket escapes! lock picking! chains! and more! Our show before the show will begin at 7pm! The lost silent film, The Grim Game featuring Harry Houdini will begin at 8:30!
ABOUT THE SHOW
We are once again collaborating with The Society of American Magicians to bring you a show loaded with action! See recreations of some of your favorite Harry Houdini Escapes! We'll have straight jackets! Handcuffs! Chains! and more!
ABOUT THE FILM
This Film is a treasure in Houdini History! For many year it was lost in the family archieves. Just like Harry Houdini the film escaped hiding for your viewing pleasure! In the movie Houdini plays a man framed for murder. Watch as he uses his escapology knowledge to attempt to catch the real murderer! The Grim Game is also famously known for having the first REAL in-air collision captured on Hollywood film! Thats right! 2 planes crash in midair COMPLETLY UNSCRIPTED! The storyline was rewrote just for this scene! Don't miss this incredible piece of history!
ESCAPE PACKAGE
For a $31 donation you reserve your seat for the show, a large popcorn and a special HOUDINI gift bag full of tricks and treats!
Our shows are donation based and pay what you want. To donate what you want you may do so at the box office day of show however space is limited and seating is first come first serve. The show is BYOB with a $5 corkage fee (please drink responsibly).
There is no charge for our shows and all seating is on a first come/first serve basis based on capacity. Reservations are accepted by making a minimum voluntary donation per seat. You can also reserve a seat or a table for our show by dining in and choosing one of our inclusive gelato or food packages which will guarantee a reserved seat or table for one of our seatings. Walk-ins are welcome but do not guarantee a seat.
“Under Section 4-156-720 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, this performing arts venue may not charge an admission fee, minimum purchase requirement, membership fee, or other fee or charge imposed for the privilege of entering the premises. Any donations are purely voluntary”.
If you need a performer, magician, juggler or musician for an event OR you are a performer who would like to perform at Sideshow Gelato, contact us!
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