Reality Can Wait.
You Deserve a Fun Night Out.
Seats vanish fast — don’t miss your chance to beam aboard Chicago’s most out-of-this-world magic show!
Cosmic Underground Show Facts
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90-minutes of live magic and mind-reading
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Ages 13+ only, no exceptions. No infants or small children permitted.
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Located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood (voted as one of TimeOut’s “Coolest Neighborhoods in the World” in 2024)
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40-seat intimate theater
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Interactive and comedic
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BYOB (21+)
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Tickets start at $35
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Premium seats available-includes choice of seating row and a magic trick lesson after the show.
Escape the Ordinary
This isn’t your normal night out—it’s a full-throttle trip to the unknown.
Set Phasers to Fun
Memorable Moments: Engaged
What Earth-Audiences Are Saying
This Week’s Adventures
The Story
Every show is a new mission, and your seat awaits you.
In 1994, a mysterious spacecraft crash-landed in the heart of Logan Square. What could have been the find of the century went undiscovered, the spaceship buried by rubble. The ship’s inhabitants, a performing trio of aliens traveling the cosmos, were trapped underground. Their SOS signaled across the cosmos, going unanswered for decades.
Enter two courageously odd explorers, Kayla Drescher and Harrison Lampert. The real-life duo met when they were 14 years old at a magician’s convention in Boston, MA. With many adventures together, landing them in Chicago in 2022, they would never have expected to be the discoverers of the find of the century.
In 2024, Harrison and Kayla picked up the alien’s SOS onboard their Jeep. After much construction, this intergalactic theater was ready to “fly” again for shows of comedic chaos, cosmic mind curiosities, and audience adventures.
But where have the aliens gone? Their log entries allude to being warped away to another dimension. Some say they’ve seen flashes of the aliens in the darkness of the portal, waiting to watch a show and drink a Capri Sun. Is the future the past? The past the future? Or is it the…Cosmic Underground.
More on Kayla and Harrison
Press/Media
Who Are They?
Harrison Lampert
Improvisor / Magician / Co-Owner
Harrison Lampert is an actor, comedian, and magician originally from Philadelphia. He spent 10 years living in Los Angeles, where he studied improv and sketch comedy at The Groundlings and performed weekly in their Sunday Company. He has been featured in shows and movies like Ghosted starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson, Fresh Off The Boat, American Housewife, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone starring Steve Carell and Jim Carey. He has also been featured in the mega-viral video Magician Sells Weed to a Cop. In Chicago, he has performed at the Edge Theater in live theatrical productions of Indoor Cats (Jeff Nominated) and Hamlet and at Factory Theater in the original play, Wise Guys (Jeff Recommended). His full-length magic and comedy show, Mixtape, ran for three months at the Chicago Magic Lounge and was hailed by Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune) as “…a most welcome mess”. Outside of performing, Harrison loves to cook and is always on the hunt for a good lunch special. He plays Warhammer (ORKS!) and loves to rewatch episodes of Monk or Frasier.
Kayla Drescher
Mind-Reader / Magician / Co-Owner
If you’re looking for that off-beat date night, cosmic-level celebration, or just need a laugh, The Cosmic Underground Show is boarding now.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Know Before You Go
What is Cosmic Underground Theater?
An intimate, 40-seat, theater in Chicago featuring immersive magic, mind-reading, and comedy.
What kind of show is this?
A 90-minute live show blending magic, mind-reading, and comedy in a fun, highly interactive setting.
Is the show interactive?
Yes—the audience is involved throughout in fun, low-pressure ways that make the experience feel personal.
How long is the show?
The Cosmic Underground Show runs about 90 minutes.
Is this good for a date night?
Yes — it’s a popular Chicago date night that’s intimate, funny, and creates shared moments couples love.
Is this good for birthdays or celebrations?
Absolutely — many guests choose the show for birthdays and special occasions instead of a typical night out.
Do I have to participate on stage?
No—participation is always optional, and you can fully enjoy the show without being singled out.
Do shows sell out?
Yes—seating is limited, and shows often sell out, so advanced tickets are recommended.
