Art, Science, and Curiosity: Inside Chicago’s Museum of Illusions

Champions of Magic dazzles the Studebaker Theater

Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Richard Young of Young & Strange [https://www.youngandstrange.co.uk/], the dynamic British illusion duo starring in the hit touring production Champions of Magic [http://championsofmagictour.com], now playing a limited summer engagement at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago. The pair discuss the global success of the show, what audiences can expect from its mix of jaw-dropping stage illusions, mind-reading, daring escapes, and high-energy comedy, and how their longtime partnership evolved from childhood rivals to headlining partners. Catch them live in Chicago through late summer, and on America’s Got Talent on June 16 on NBC. For tickets and more information, visit championsofmagictour.com [http://championsofmagictour.com]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449475/8449475_2026-06-13-002315.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449475/8449475_2026-06-13-002315.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/ MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON AT THE ACADEMY MUSEUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/ INSIDE CHICAGO’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: From Oz to the Multiverse

Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry [https://www.griffinmsi.org/] about two of its limited exhibitions open to the public that you will not want to miss. First, Dr. Saridakis talks about Crafting Character: the Costumes of Paul Tazewell [https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/paul-tazewell], the first exhibition dedicated to the work of the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-winning costume designer of Wicked and Hamilton. Then, Dane finds out about Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing [https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/spider-man], celebrating the history and legacy of Peter Parker through real-world applications of STE(A)M to inspire guests of all ages. To learn more or book tickets head on over to https://www.griffinmsi.org/ [https://www.griffinmsi.org/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449467/8449467_2026-06-13-003207.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449467/8449467_2026-06-13-003207.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/ MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON AT THE ACADEMY MUSEUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/ INSIDE CHICAGO’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Visit Saugatuck/Douglas: The Art Coast of Michigan

Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Kristin Armstrong, Executive Director of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts [https://sc4a.org/] and board member of the Saugatuck Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau [https://saugatuck.com/], about why this destination is a favorite just 2.5 hours from Chicago. Kristin highlights CommUNITY Pride Week festivities, Broadway-caliber theater and live entertainment, and the beaches, dining, and summer events that make Saugatuck/Douglas an ideal weekend getaway for WGN listeners. This November, make sure not to miss the Art Coast Food & Wine Festival on November 5-7 headlined by Top Chef host Kristen Kish! To learn more about your visit, head over to www.saugatuck.com [http://www.saugatuck.com]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435704/8435704_2026-06-06-003704.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435704/8435704_2026-06-06-003704.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/ MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON AT THE ACADEMY MUSEUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/ INSIDE CHICAGO’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon at The Academy Museum

Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Sophia Serrano, Associate Curator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures [http://www.academymuseum.org] and curator of the new Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition opening on May 31. The exhibit is not only the largest exhibition ever of Marilyn Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, but features hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials. Sophia also talks how Marilyn made herself relatable to fans and was a curator of her own image. The Academy Museum takes great care in telling Marilyn’s story 100 years since she was born. To learn more about the museum and book your tickets today go to: www.academymuseum.org [http://www.academymuseum.org] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420924/8420924_2026-05-30-003524.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420924/8420924_2026-05-30-003524.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/ MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON AT THE ACADEMY MUSEUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/ INSIDE CHICAGO’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Art, Science, and Curiosity: Inside Chicago’s Museum of Illusions

Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Pien Koopman, PR Manager for the Museum of Illusions [http://www.moichicago.com], a one-of-a-kind attraction located in Downtown Chicago. With a blend of education and entertainment, this museum is where art, science, and psychology come together to spark curiosity. Pien talks about the museum inviting guests to “play outside the ordinary” this summer, make new memories, and engage in a hands-on experience that feels fresh and exciting right here in the city! Visit http://www.moichicago.com [http://www.moichicago.com] to learn more about the museum. WGN listeners can receive 10% off up to 8 tickets by clicking this link: WGN discount [https://book.moichicago.com/booknow/en-us/home?code=WGN10626]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420889/8420889_2026-05-29-232329.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420889/8420889_2026-05-29-232329.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/ MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON AT THE ACADEMY MUSEUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon-at-the-academy-museum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/ INSIDE CHICAGO’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/art-science-and-curiosity-inside-chicagos-museum-of-illusions/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]