Illusionist Scott Silven Virtually Takes Audiences To Scotland

By Steve Bynum
Scott Silven
Extraordinary illusionist, mentalist, and performance artist Scott Silven invites audiences on a mesmerizing journey from their homes to his in rural Scotland. The Journey is a WorldStage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater event, streaming live for two weeks only, January 12–24, 2021. David Wilkinson / Empirical Photography
Scott Silven
Extraordinary illusionist, mentalist, and performance artist Scott Silven invites audiences on a mesmerizing journey from their homes to his in rural Scotland. The Journey is a WorldStage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater event, streaming live for two weeks only, January 12–24, 2021. David Wilkinson / Empirical Photography

Illusionist Scott Silven Virtually Takes Audiences To Scotland

By Steve Bynum
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Renowned illusionist and performance artist Scott Silven will virtually whisk audiences away to his homeland of Scotland in “The Journey,” a new art experience from Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.

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