October 10, 2026

The Sanfilippo Estate Barrington Hills, IL

Benefiting The Chicago Academy For The Arts, Soul Harbour Ranch, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Tours Of The Estate And Its Collection - Dinner In The Carousel Pavilion - Inspirational Performances

About the Event

5:00PM – 6:30PM
Tours of the Sanfilippo Estate & Magical Encounters

Guests will explore the extraordinary collections of the Sanfilippo Estate while enjoying surprise performances by strolling magicians throughout the property, adding moments of wonder and delight to the experience.

The Sanfilippo Place de la Musique is known worldwide for its beautifully restored antique music machines, chandeliers, art glass, and the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ. Guests will also experience the Perfume Passage Foundation collection, featuring a recreated 1900s Parisian passageway, a restored 1880s American drugstore and soda fountain, an Art Deco gallery, and the iconic René Lalique fountains.

6:30PM – 9:00PM
Dinner Program & Entertainment
Open Bar • Plated Dinner • Inspirational Performances
World-Class Magician Showcase • Rides on the Eden Palais Carousel


Featured Magicians
Luis Carreon, John Guastaferro, Justin Purcell, Paige Thomson
Special Performances by Kodi Lee, The Chicago Academy for the Arts

Hosted at The Sanfilippo Estate:
789 Plum Tree Road | Barrington Hills, Illinois
Cocktail Attire Suggested

Opportunities to Participate

GRAND ILLUSION SPONSOR – $10,000

  • 1 Premier table for 10 guests
  • 10 commemorative event posters
  • Display of your name on video screens during the event
  • Sponsorship acknowledgment in press release
  • Featured in dedicated social media post
  • Acknowledgment by the event host during the program
MAGIC CIRCLE SPONSOR – $5,000
  • 1 Preferred table for 10 guests
  • Display of your name on video screens during the event
  • Featured in dedicated social media post
  • Acknowledgment by the event host during the program
SLEIGHT OF HAND SPONSOR – $3,000
  • 1 table for 10 guests
  • Display of your name on video screens during the event
  • Acknowledgment by the event host during the program

I am unable to attend, but would like to donate.

About the Beneficiaries

The Chicago Academy for the Arts transforms emerging artists through a curriculum and culture which connect intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to impart skills to lead and collaborate across diverse communities.

SOUL Harbour Ranch brings hope, healing, and unconditional love to those in need through meaningful connections with our therapy animals. Powered by passionate volunteers and generous donors, our highly trained Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams share comfort and joy throughout the Chicagoland area – one visit, one connection, and one heart at a time.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation creates best practice learning environments to increase independence, improve communication and socially appropriate behaviors to raise the quality of educational supports for children and young adults with autism.