The Show

Old Fashioned Magic

“An absolute delight and you simply must see it as soon as possible.”

Chicago Theatre Review · Highly Recommended

Ryan Plunkett's one-man show of sleight of hand, stories, and analog wonder.

As seen in · Chicago Theatre Review · Newcity Stage · BroadwayWorld · FOX 32 Chicago · Around the Town Chicago
The History

Born in a Chicago distillery

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It began with thirty seats and a round of Old Fashioneds in a Chicago distillery. It’s been traveling ever since.

The Press

What they’re saying

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“Ryan Plunkett isn’t just performing magic—he is magic.”
Around the Town Chicago
“The master of misdirection.”
Allie and the After Party
“It fooled me so bad I immediately hired him.”
Joseph Cranford · Chicago Magic Lounge, in Newcity Stage
Now Playing

Where to see it

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Indianapolis

The Alexander

In the hotel's intimate theatre in downtown Indianapolis.

Nov 19 – 21, 2026 · 75 Minutes · 18+
Tickets at ofmindy.com
New Orleans

The Eliza Jane

In a 50-seat theatre inside The Eliza Jane, steps from the French Quarter.

Dec 4 – 5, 2026 · 70 Minutes · 18+
Tickets at ofmnola.com

Past runs have sold out quickly. Join the early-access list on each show's site.

On Tour

Bring Old Fashioned Magic to your venue

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Old Fashioned Magic is built to travel. It has played distilleries, magic clubs, hotels, and theatres, in rooms from thirty seats to a full cabaret, for a single night or a multi-night run. If you program a theatre, a performing arts center, or a hotel, let’s talk dates.

Based in Chicago · Touring domestically and internationally

The Magician

Ryan Plunkett is a founding ensemble member of the Chicago Magic Lounge and has written several books on his original magic. He has performed at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Speakeasy Magick in New York, and House of Cards in Nashville.

More about the show at oldfashionedmagic.com