Since you're in Northeast Ohio, have you ever seen Cedar Point's Museum? Not nearly as many things in it as Marvin's, but there some fascinating pieces in there (a mechanical violin and INTENSE cuckoo clock, both sadly not working). You can still play some turn-of-the-century arcade games, though.
Cleveland's similarly grand Playhouse Square went through decades of deterioration and closings in the 1960s and 1970s, when the formerly beautiful Beaux Arts theaters (used for movies) were to be razed and turned into a parking lot. In the 1970s, Cleveland truly was a dump (hence the "burning river" jokes). Fortunately, the 1980s and 1990s saw incredible fund-raising and subsequent renovation, and the place is GORGEOUS now, showing touring plays instead of movies (though the occasional special film is shown) and concerts. It was one of my favorite field trip destinations as a child, and the nonprofit (!) project revitalized the downtown area. If Cleveland can do it, Chicago certainly can.
You've crossed your Darrins! Darrin #1 was convinced by Uncle Arthur (doing a practical joke) that he had magic powers, and the words were "Yagazuzy, yagazuzy, yagazuzy zim!" etc.
Darrin #2 was given real magic powers by Samantha's father, Maurice, and that's where the words were "Zolda, pranken, kopeck, lum." Aunt Clara also used those words to try to levitate a teacup. It broke.
You've crossed your Darrins! Darrin #1 was convinced by Uncle Arthur (doing a practical joke) that he had magic powers, and the words were "Yagazuzy, yagazuzy, yagazuzy zim!" etc.
Darrin #2 was given real magic powers by Samantha's father, Maurice, and that's where the words were "Zolda, pranken, kopeck, lum." Aunt Clara also used those words to try to levitate a teacup. It broke.
(geek off...)