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Save a Magic Landmark

Postby Necromancer » April 16th, 2014, 3:42 pm

There's a magic landmark in Chicago that's in danger of demolition, but you could help save it.

Here's the story: the building at 1800 Halsted that once housed the original Schulien's is at risk of being demolished and is on the official list of Most Endangered Historic Sites in Illinois.

You know the name. For over four decades, Matt Schulien held court at its bar and pioneered what would be known as Chicago-style close-up bar magic. Magicians like Doc Eason and Bill Malone would eventually carry his legacy to audiences throughout the world.

Chicago performer David Parr has been working with a grassroots preservation group to save the building, but they can't do it alone. Even though Alderman Michele Smith is on our side, she needs more ammunition to help persuade the developer of the site's significance.

Could you please send emails to Alderman Smith informing her as to why saving this historic site is important to the magic community? She can be reached via her assistant, Matthew Allee: Matthew@ward43.org

For further information, here's a recent article—http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140407/lincoln-park/historic-black-duck-building-at-risk-of-losing-magical-legacy
Neil Tobin, Necromancer

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