Jam harder like a Magikist
Rock harder like a Magikist

The Magikist sign in Chicago is actually semi-famous (as old signs in Chicago go). This is probably due to repeated mention of the word in Wesley Willis tracks such as "Eazy-E", "Rick Sims" and "Stabbing Westward". Currently the name is being used by a Canadian manufacturer of high pressure cleaning equipment for industry, agriculture and car washes. However today's Magikist isn't the one responsible for erecting the lip-shaped sign in ChiTown.


TT: Wesley, what's a "Magikist"?

WW: It's a carpet cleaner!

TT: Is it?

WW: Damn!

In days gone by there were apparently three Magikist signs guarding the three incoming Chicago expressways however now only one remains (on the Kennedy near Montrose).



Sources:
The Tartan, "Wesley Willis discusses his career, demons" - http://www.thetartan.org/95/8/entertainment/268.asp
Roadside Art Online: Signs - http://www.interestingideas.com/roadside/artsign6.htm
Magikist - http://www.magikist.com