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The Magic Castle is a famous magic night club located in the heart of Hollywood, California. Its building is an authentic Victorian Mansion, which officially opened its doors on January 2nd, 1963. Only members and their guests are allowed entrance, though courtesy invitations can be obtained by magicians visiting from out of town. Its membership has grown to roughly 5,000 active magicians and non-magician members. Recently I was fortunate to be invited through a magician who is a member of this club.

The dress code of formal party attire (coat and tie for men, cocktail attire for women) is strictly enforced. This adds to the formal classic club ambiance.

The Magic Castle hosts nightly performances by the world’s finest magicians, and it is considered an honor to perform here. Some celebrity magic hobbyists have also performed, including Cary Grant, Steve Martin, and Johnny Carson.

References:

• Magic Castle Homepage

• Magic Castle Wikipedia