Magician & Entertainer | Illusory Workshop

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Where fleeting moments leave permanent smiles.

Playing cards shooting out of a magicians mouth.

MAGIC

Perception is Everything.

Performed some walk-around magic at FIESTA BACK OF THE YARDS 2026. What an absolute blast. Here are some of the amazing reactions✨

Shout out to @southside.sochi and @thecontenthouse.chi

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #fiestabackoftheyards #playisessential #funandwonder

Music: Midnight Fever
Musician: AI Music

Performed some walk-around magic at FIESTA BACK OF THE YARDS 2026. What an absolute blast. Here are some of the amazing reactions✨

Shout out to @southside.sochi and @thecontenthouse.chi

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #fiestabackoftheyards #playisessential #funandwonder

Music: Midnight Fever
Musician: AI Music

Working on new things and just having fun with it. Play is essential!

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagolife #flowarts #funandwonder

Music: High Notes
Musician: Marscott (from Audiio)

Working on new things and just having fun with it. Play is essential!

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagolife #flowarts #funandwonder

Music: High Notes
Musician: Marscott (from Audiio)

Trying to practice as much as possible this spring and summer!

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #juggling #flowarts #funandwonder

Music: spread ya wings
Musician: Mad Keys (from Audiio)

Trying to practice as much as possible this spring and summer!

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #juggling #flowarts #funandwonder

Music: spread ya wings
Musician: Mad Keys (from Audiio)

I'm a little rusty but it's time to start bringing out the clubs! Shout-out to @henrysjuggling for the free juggling clubs. I can't wait to use them more✨

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #juggling #flowarts #funandwonder

Music: Online Daycare
Musician: Maciej Sadowski (from Audiio)

I'm a little rusty but it's time to start bringing out the clubs! Shout-out to @henrysjuggling for the free juggling clubs. I can't wait to use them more✨

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #juggling #flowarts #funandwonder

Music: Online Daycare
Musician: Maciej Sadowski (from Audiio)

I like to zone in when I'm caffeinated. Trying to re-establish fundamentals and clean a few things. After a good session, I just wanted to record a lil sumin sumin.

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagomagician #magicman #funandwonder

Music: Pixels
Musician: Jeff Kaale

I like to zone in when I'm caffeinated. Trying to re-establish fundamentals and clean a few things. After a good session, I just wanted to record a lil sumin sumin.

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagomagician #magicman #funandwonder

Music: Pixels
Musician: Jeff Kaale

A single trick can be extremely dynamic. It all depends on how it's delivered. Providing a magical experience is no easy task. It not only needs to be impressive but also needs to impart a lasting sense of wonder. A true moment of astonishment.

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #magicman #chicagomagician #funandwonder

A single trick can be extremely dynamic. It all depends on how it's delivered. Providing a magical experience is no easy task. It not only needs to be impressive but also needs to impart a lasting sense of wonder. A true moment of astonishment.

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #magicman #chicagomagician #funandwonder

Getting some sleight-of-hand practice this morning. Nothing better than coffee and some magic✨

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagomagician #magicman #funandwonder

Music: Spitfire
Musician: MNRCH (from Audiio)

Getting some sleight-of-hand practice this morning. Nothing better than coffee and some magic✨

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagomagician #magicman #funandwonder

Music: Spitfire
Musician: MNRCH (from Audiio)

We all start somewhere. The results are the fruits of our labor.

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagomagician #magicman #funandwonder

We all start somewhere. The results are the fruits of our labor.

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #chicagomagician #magicman #funandwonder

Some of the magical moments from the @bookclubchi show captured by @kathassler 📸. It's always Interesting to see alternative views. Photos have a way of engaging the memory in unique ways.

Full performance on the blog!

www.illusoryworkshop.com/blog

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #funandwonder

Some of the magical moments from the @bookclubchi show captured by @kathassler 📸. It's always Interesting to see alternative views. Photos have a way of engaging the memory in unique ways.

Full performance on the blog!

www.illusoryworkshop.com/blog

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #funandwonder

I had the opportunity to perform as an opening act @bookclubchi for @jonschwolsky in September. It was without a doubt the highlight of the month. Stage work is so exhilarating and the audience was honestly the best. Can't wait to do more!

Check out the full performance on the blog.

www.illusoryworkshop.com/blog

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #funandwonder

Music: Mornings
Musician: Jeff Kaale

I had the opportunity to perform as an opening act @bookclubchi for @jonschwolsky in September. It was without a doubt the highlight of the month. Stage work is so exhilarating and the audience was honestly the best. Can't wait to do more!

Check out the full performance on the blog.

www.illusoryworkshop.com/blog

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #funandwonder

Music: Mornings
Musician: Jeff Kaale

These cards are tender! Gotta love what @destinationsmokehouse has done with this. Also, shout out to Mr Tendernism, Walter Johnson✨

These cards are tender! Gotta love what @destinationsmokehouse has done with this. Also, shout out to Mr Tendernism, Walter Johnson✨

Happy Birthday Ale🎂! I had a wonderful time celebrating you during spooky SZN. You have a wonderful group of people who surround you with love and joy. Thank you for allowing me to perform at your party!

🔸First time using Meta glasses only to realize that it was too dark and the angle of the camera wasn't pointed at my hands. You live and you learn! I was able to get a few reactions. Hopefully, next time will be better and I can show you all what the magic looks like.🔸

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #magicman #chicagomagician #chicagolife #magic #funandwonder

Happy Birthday Ale🎂! I had a wonderful time celebrating you during spooky SZN. You have a wonderful group of people who surround you with love and joy. Thank you for allowing me to perform at your party!

🔸First time using Meta glasses only to realize that it was too dark and the angle of the camera wasn't pointed at my hands. You live and you learn! I was able to get a few reactions. Hopefully, next time will be better and I can show you all what the magic looks like.🔸

#illusoryworkshop #illusory #magicman #chicagomagician #chicagolife #magic #funandwonder

Spooky SZN is probably my favorite time of year. It has this way of creating a sense of PLAY in people. I find that people become more genuine and open. Yesterday, I had the privilege of performing at a Halloween party and I met some of the best folks. It was filled with smiles, laughter, and wonder. Impeccable vibes, incredible people. This is what it's all about!✨

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #magicman #halloweenparty🎃 #funandwonder

Spooky SZN is probably my favorite time of year. It has this way of creating a sense of PLAY in people. I find that people become more genuine and open. Yesterday, I had the privilege of performing at a Halloween party and I met some of the best folks. It was filled with smiles, laughter, and wonder. Impeccable vibes, incredible people. This is what it's all about!✨

#illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #magicman #halloweenparty🎃 #funandwonder

The first juggling VLOG is now up on YouTube. I'm going to be documenting a lot more so if you get a chance, check it out!

youtube.com/@illusoryworkshop

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #flowarts #juggling #unicycle #funandwonder

The first juggling VLOG is now up on YouTube. I'm going to be documenting a lot more so if you get a chance, check it out!

youtube.com/@illusoryworkshop

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #flowarts #juggling #unicycle #funandwonder

Sometimes you gotta ride through the weather! 🌧️

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #flowarts #juggling #unicycle #funandwonder

Music: Lifes alright
Musician: Silicon Estate

Sometimes you gotta ride through the weather! 🌧️

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #flowarts #juggling #unicycle #funandwonder

Music: Lifes alright
Musician: Silicon Estate

Whenever I interact with people and they hear about what I do, they have a myriad of questions.

I love discussing magic, the occult, the obscure, or circus-related topics. I've been wanting to write about the things I'm passionate about and now, I have that platform. I hope you all will enjoy what I have to offer and find the insight, knowledge, experience, and words to be fun and exciting.

Welcome to the blog: The Conjuror's Catch!

https://www.illusoryworkshop.com/post/a-sleight-introduction-the-conjuror-s-catch

#illusoryworkshop #magicman #chicagomagician #blog #flowarts #circusarts #funandwonder

Whenever I interact with people and they hear about what I do, they have a myriad of questions.

I love discussing magic, the occult, the obscure, or circus-related topics. I've been wanting to write about the things I'm passionate about and now, I have that platform. I hope you all will enjoy what I have to offer and find the insight, knowledge, experience, and words to be fun and exciting.

Welcome to the blog: The Conjuror's Catch!

https://www.illusoryworkshop.com/post/a-sleight-introduction-the-conjuror-s-catch

#illusoryworkshop #magicman #chicagomagician #blog #flowarts #circusarts #funandwonder

Love to see people's reactions to magic firsthand! It's probably the best part of performing and makes it all worth it!

#illusoryworkshop #magicman #chicagomagician #illusory #chicago #chicagolife #magic #funandwonder

Love to see people's reactions to magic firsthand! It's probably the best part of performing and makes it all worth it!

#illusoryworkshop #magicman #chicagomagician #illusory #chicago #chicagolife #magic #funandwonder

Going to be doing a quick set @bookclubchi on September 21st. It's a free show so y'all should pop in. There will be a bunch of other amazing talent and it's going to be a dope night!

Going to be doing a quick set @bookclubchi on September 21st. It's a free show so y'all should pop in. There will be a bunch of other amazing talent and it's going to be a dope night!

Getting some practice on the unicycle! Going to start posting more too🧡

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #flowarts #flowartscommunity #juggling #unicycle #funandwonder

Music: Cold
Musician: Jeff Kaale

Getting some practice on the unicycle! Going to start posting more too🧡

#illusoryworkshop #chicagolife #flowarts #flowartscommunity #juggling #unicycle #funandwonder

Music: Cold
Musician: Jeff Kaale

Had a wonderful time performing at a "Princess and the Frog" themed Sweet 16 party! This family was the perfect audience and everyone seemed to have an amazing time.

-Limited photos cause I was living in the moment.

#illusoryworkshop #illusion #chicagomagician #magicman #sweet16 #theprincessandthefrog #funandwonder

Had a wonderful time performing at a "Princess and the Frog" themed Sweet 16 party! This family was the perfect audience and everyone seemed to have an amazing time.

-Limited photos cause I was living in the moment.

#illusoryworkshop #illusion #chicagomagician #magicman #sweet16 #theprincessandthefrog #funandwonder

Two incredible people, a talent show, and a crowd of energy. Happy birthday to @jonschwolsky and @beelouiserickies. I haven't known these two that long, but they resonate at a frequency that is inviting and genuine. I'm very happy I got the invitation. So many talented people did their thing and the night was something to remember.

📷@beelouiserickies

#illusoryworkshop #illusion #magic #magicman #chicagomagician #chicago #talentshow #birthday #funandwonder

Two incredible people, a talent show, and a crowd of energy. Happy birthday to @jonschwolsky and @beelouiserickies. I haven't known these two that long, but they resonate at a frequency that is inviting and genuine. I'm very happy I got the invitation. So many talented people did their thing and the night was something to remember.

📷@beelouiserickies

#illusoryworkshop #illusion #magic #magicman #chicagomagician #chicago #talentshow #birthday #funandwonder

Had an absolute blast performing for the team over at @planning_muse. Everybody was so inviting and the energy was great! I was even surprised with a gift, a book on conjuring! This was one of the highlights of the month. I'm happy I could provide everyone with some fun and wonder.

Happy holidays!

#illusoryworkshop #illusion #magic #magicman #chicagomagician #happyholidays #funandwonder

Had an absolute blast performing for the team over at @planning_muse. Everybody was so inviting and the energy was great! I was even surprised with a gift, a book on conjuring! This was one of the highlights of the month. I'm happy I could provide everyone with some fun and wonder.

Happy holidays!

#illusoryworkshop #illusion #magic #magicman #chicagomagician #happyholidays #funandwonder

For a Halloween day it's pretty chill.
🎃👻

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #funandwonder #chicago #chicagolife #halloween #chicagohalloween #magician #playingcards

For a Halloween day it's pretty chill.
🎃👻

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #funandwonder #chicago #chicagolife #halloween #chicagohalloween #magician #playingcards

Had a wonderful time performing for an amazing group of people this previous weekend. Spooky season is the best. I seen a lot of incredible costumes!👻🎃

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #magicman #magician #chicagomagician #halloween #trickortreat #funandwonder

Had a wonderful time performing for an amazing group of people this previous weekend. Spooky season is the best. I seen a lot of incredible costumes!👻🎃

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #magicman #magician #chicagomagician #halloween #trickortreat #funandwonder

Beautiful day for some juggling practice at the park!

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicagojuggler #chicagolife #juggling #jugglinglife #funandwonder

Beautiful day for some juggling practice at the park!

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicagojuggler #chicagolife #juggling #jugglinglife #funandwonder

Worked a birthday gig and fumbled a trick, but here's how you fix a mistake 👍🏼 Full clip on YouTube illusoryworkshop

https://youtu.be/PDh1U5nLda4?feature=shared

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicago #chicagomagician #magicman #magic #illusion #cardmagic #funandwonder

@mostly_a_toddler_account 🎥

Music: Pixel Swing
Musician: Moscillate
URL: https://icons8.com/music/

Worked a birthday gig and fumbled a trick, but here's how you fix a mistake 👍🏼 Full clip on YouTube illusoryworkshop

https://youtu.be/PDh1U5nLda4?feature=shared

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicago #chicagomagician #magicman #magic #illusion #cardmagic #funandwonder

@mostly_a_toddler_account 🎥

Music: Pixel Swing
Musician: Moscillate
URL: https://icons8.com/music/

Juggling on my commute downtown.

#illusoryworkshop #chicago #chicagojuggler #juggling #jugglinglife #chicagolife #funandwonder

Music: Gaming Room
Musician: EnjoyMusic
URL: https://enjoymusic.ai

Juggling on my commute downtown.

#illusoryworkshop #chicago #chicagojuggler #juggling #jugglinglife #chicagolife #funandwonder

Music: Gaming Room
Musician: EnjoyMusic
URL: https://enjoymusic.ai

Throwback from the archives! Some card magic at dinner post-wedding rehearsal.

@tbanksmultis 🎥

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #magicman #chicago #illusion #cardmagic #walkaroundmagic #funandwonder

Throwback from the archives! Some card magic at dinner post-wedding rehearsal.

@tbanksmultis 🎥

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #magicman #chicago #illusion #cardmagic #walkaroundmagic #funandwonder

Some will say I just flipped the cube, but I'll deny it.

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #rubixcube #magic #chicagomagician #rubixcubemagic #funandwonder

Some will say I just flipped the cube, but I'll deny it.

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #rubixcube #magic #chicagomagician #rubixcubemagic #funandwonder

The website has a new look! Let me know what you think.🤔
Do you like the new look?

www.illusoryworkshop.com

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #magic #magicman #chicago #chicagolife #funandwonder

The website has a new look! Let me know what you think.🤔
Do you like the new look?

www.illusoryworkshop.com

#illusory #illusoryworkshop #chicagomagician #magic #magicman #chicago #chicagolife #funandwonder

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@illusoryworkshop

"Guillermo is super cool! And very good at what he does. His approach to magic tricks is kind and personable and includes everyone in the room. But make no mistake, it was very very magical! Like, HOW HE DO THAT?!? Def recommended".

Erik Roldan

Get in Touch

For gig inquires, please provide the date, time, location, # of guests, and desired performance type.

guillermo.merlos@illusoryworkshop.com

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