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Harry Potter™️: Magic at Play

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Also on September 4, 2023.
Chicago’s residents and visitors can now add some magic to their summer as Harry Potter™: Magic at Play extends its worldwide debut run at Chicago’s iconic Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave.) through Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023.
Created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Original X Productions (OGX), and co-presented by Fever, the first-of-its-kind experience allows fans of all ages to engage with the Wizarding World like never before through 30,000 square feet of hands-on magical interactivity including games, exploration, sensory activations and more that celebrate Harry’s own journey in discovering the wizarding world.
At Harry Potter™: Magic at Play, guests will discover, interact and explore their way through the experience, which is designed to engage imaginations and bring out the young witch or wizard in everyone. For more information, please visit www.HarryPotterMagicAtPlay.com.
Tickets are now available starting at $37.50 for adults and $29.50 for children 9 and under at www.HarryPotterMagicAtPlay.com.
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23)