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The Wizard of River West

Here’s a guy I see all the time around the River West / West Town area. Best facial hair in the neighborhood, and a really nice fellow:

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Posted on June 3, 2008

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Adam Selzer is a tour guide and Atlas Obscura field agent with 10+ years experience in Chicago and New York. The author of more than 20 books, he is frequently seen on The History Channel, The Travel Channel, and more. Check out the new Cemetery Mixtape podcast!   Email


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