Yesterday was a very cool day. I had lunch with Loni Anderson at the famed Magic Castle near Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood (remember WKRP in Cincinnati? Burt Reynolds?).
Well, actually she stood in line right behind us waiting to get in, and we had brunch just a couple of tables apart at the Magic Castle. My celebrity sighting for the day. No, I didn't take photos - you will have to believe me (I have witnesses).
The Magic Castle is a Victorian manor (the Rollin B. Lane mansion was built in 1908) on Franklin Avenue close to the Hollywood Bowl. We have walked by it 4 years in a row on our way to the Playboy Jazz Festival but despite talking about going there have not done so until yesterday.
You have to be a member to get in (for many this means being a magician, but there are several membership categories) or be a guest of a member…which we were. The Magic Castle was founded in 1963 and serves as the clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts, and is a private club for magicians. You can hang out in one of several bars and simply watch magicians perform sleight of hand and other type of magic.
There are regular main attractions (with 3 main theaters – Close-up Gallery, Parlour of Prestidigitation, and Palace of Mystery) after dinner and brunch seatings, as well as smaller shows on a first-come first-served basis. We saw a 13-year old magician who was terrific!
The Magic Castle also offers classes to magicians and non-magicians. You might learn a few new tricks. The newsletter sif ull of interesting informationo about the Castle itself, classes, upcoming featured magicians and shows, the Academy of Magical Arts, and more.
The Magic Castle is located at 7001 Franklin Avenue. Call 323-851-3313 for more information or visit their website. They don’t allow photos inside the Castle but here’s a virtual tour.
BTW The Magic Apple is a magic shop located in Studio City that is supposed to be quite the place
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