When legendary Chicago magician Eugene Burger performed two special Halloween shows last year, the performances quickly sold out. No surprise given Burger is one of the city’s most in-demand performers who most often is booked to play out of town. He returns to Chicago later this month after performances in Minneapolis, Connecticut and Las Vegas. No surprise, either, because Burger’s reputation – as a graduate of Yale Divinity School, author of 15 best-selling books on magic, esteemed teacher and philosopher of the magical arts, and performer who has appeared in more than a dozen countries – led Magic Magazine to name him one of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century. “Retribution: A Magic Chicago Halloween Party with Eugene Burger” will feature some of the classic thrills from Burger’s 30-plus year career as well as several new chills and laughs. Joining Burger will be Magic Chicago stars Robert Charles and Benjamin Barnes as well as rising star Jeanette Andrews. Up-and-comer Craig Murphy joins the cast for the final show. Three performances are scheduled: 11 p.m. on Friday, October 29; 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 30; and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31. The show will be held at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago. Tickets, $25 each, are available at (800) 838-3006 and www.MagicChicagoShow.com.