The Boston Magic Lab, a self-described open-mic show for magicians, was founded in 2019 by those who wanted to build a space and community for diverse local talent.
“We do have performers who have never been on stage before. And then we have amazing professionals, international performers like Meadow [Perry],” said Felice Ling, the main magician behind Magic Lab, in an interview with WGBH.
This January, the group expanded their efforts by producing a larger production called Chemystery: A Showcase of Magic, which featured Jeki Yoo, Meadow Perry, and two local magicians, Paul Kilmer and Tom Indigo. “The idea of the Chemystery show is that it is where we showcase magic—whereas at the Magic Lab, it’s where people try out new material,” said Ling.
Chemystery also took place in a larger theater— The Rockwell in Somerville, Massachusetts, which has 180 seats compared to the 50-seat space at the Rozzie Square Theatre where Magic Lab shows take place. The one-night event also, according to Perry, had “an element of storytelling,” and—like many magic shows—an “open-ended improv style.”
Arun Rath
Chemystery group photo by Deby Xiadani