The beginning. It started with a grandmother and a set of small red sponge balls. Mike DiDomenico grew up the youngest of three children in Chicago, and that first magic trick from his grandmother set off a lifelong obsession. He learned from the pros at Magic Inc. — Chicago’s oldest magic shop — and was earning money from magic before he finished junior high.
Chicago’s Premier Magician
33+ years.
Thousands of shows.
One standard.
Mike DiDomenico was born and raised in Chicago. He learned magic at Magic Inc. — Chicago’s oldest magic shop — and earned his first dollar from magic in junior high school. More than three decades later, he’s opened for Steve Harvey and Craig Robinson, performed for the Chicago Bears three years running, appeared on Fox television and WGN Radio, and assisted on Criss Angel’s Mindfreak tour. The standard has never changed.
The Story
From a set of
red sponge balls
Chicago, early 1980s
With his grandmother
First dove performances
National recognition. Over three decades of professional performance, Mike has competed at the national level, winning at Columbus MagiFest and taking first place at the Search for Chicago’s Greatest Magician at the Ramada Hotel in Rosemont. He was a finalist on Fox’s 30 Seconds to Fame, interviewed on WGN Radio’s Steve Cochran Show, and assisted on Criss Angel’s Mindfreak tour when it came through Chicago — Criss even borrowed Mike’s snake for the show.
The discipline behind the magic. Outside of magic, Mike holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under a three-time world champion. He taught dance at Arthur Murray and martial arts at Champion Youth Outreach. That discipline and physical awareness shows in every performance — fluid movements, precise timing, graceful stage presence.
Second-degree black belt in Taekwondo
Teaching at Champion Youth Outreach
Today. Mike performs regularly at Club Arcada in St. Charles and has been the Chicago Bears’ go-to magician for their players and families holiday party three years running. He is available for corporate events, private celebrations, and luxury gatherings throughout Chicago, the suburbs, and nationwide.
“World-class sleight of hand, worthy of a Las Vegas stage — delivered with the discipline of a black belt.”
Credentials
Competition wins.
National recognition.
Chicago’s Greatest Magician
1st Place, Search for Chicago’s Greatest Magician — Ramada Hotel, Rosemont, IL. A 10-week competition with one weekly winner, culminating in a grand finale. 1996.
Columbus MagiFest
1st Place, 66th Annual MagiFest Senior Stage Competition, Columbus, Ohio. Featured opening performer at the 67th Annual MagiFest the following year. 1997–1998.
Fox Television
Finalist on Fox’s 30 Seconds to Fame — a nationally broadcast television competition featuring variety acts from across the country. 2002–2003.
WGN Radio 720
Featured guest on The Steve Cochran Show, WGN Radio 720 — one of Chicago’s most listened-to morning radio programs. 2006.
National Conventions
Featured performer at S.A.M., I.B.M., Abbott’s Magic Get Together, Houdini Convention, and MagiFest — the most prestigious magic conventions in North America.
Club Arcada Residency
Regular headline performer at Club Arcada in St. Charles, IL — one of the most respected live entertainment venues in the Chicago area. Ongoing.
Opened for Steve Harvey & Craig Robinson
Opening act for Steve Harvey and Craig Robinson (The Office) at a comedy club in the Chicago suburbs early in his career. A testament to performance caliber from the very beginning.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Donated a performance for disabled veterans at the Hines VA Hospital Christmas Luncheon. Recognized by the Vaughan Chapter Executive Director for generosity and impact. 2017.
City of Northlake Recognition
“None as sophisticated and polished an act as yours.” Performed at Northlake Days 2002 to such demand the city requested a second night. Signed by the Community Events Commission.
As Heard On
Mike on WGN Radio 720
with Steve Cochran
Mike joined Steve Cochran on WGN Radio 720 to talk about performing 250 shows a year, five shows in one night, his live animals, and learning magic at the magic shop as a kid.
“He was good. He was really good.”
“You scared the living daylights out of everybody with the snake and the fire.”
“250 shows a year. All over the country.”
In Their Own Words
What clients and colleagues
have written
“I have seen a lot of fire-eating in my life, but I have never seen anyone hold the fire on their tongues so long. Terrific! Your unique act delighted the audience — one of our best opening shows.”
“We’ve had magicians before but none as sophisticated and polished an act as yours. Every jaw hung in awe as you made Monty appear in the flaming plate. We were urged to ask you to return for a second night.”
“Thank you for your donation performance to our disabled veterans at the Hines VA Hospital Christmas Luncheon. They all enjoyed it and had a great time. We are grateful for your generosity.”
“Mike DiDomenico is the absolute best magician I have ever seen. He mesmerized those boys with his magic and everyone, including myself, thought he was outstanding.”
Notable Clients
Trusted by brands
you know
In Good Company
With Criss Angel
Backstage on the Mindfreak tour
With Criss Angel & Anthony Pettis
Mindfreak tour, Chicago
Bears Care Holiday Event
With Bears center Lucas Patrick #62
Bears Care with Staley Da Bear
Annual Bears charity holiday event
With Rampage Jackson
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
With Juliana Peña
UFC Bantamweight Champion
Letters of Recognition
33+ years of trust,
in writing
Columbus MagiFest • 1998
City of Northlake • 2002
Kreative Parties • 1999
SoloCrest Music • 1993
Paralyzed Veterans of America • 2017
“33+ years of performances. Thousands of guests. One standard of excellence.”
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