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The Magic Castle

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The Magic Castle

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Ranked #2 for performing arts venues in Los Angeles
"He is wearing a cowboy hat and is an outstanding Magician!!"(12 Tips)
"This is hands down the best magic show in LA."(4 Tips)
"Beware the dress code, it's strictly enforced."(5 Tips)
"... the bar, check out the phone booth, and definitely watch Handsome John's show,..."(4 Tips)

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Peter HaninkAugust 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The close up magic is the best
Bill StarkovDecember 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Awesome experience.
Kiari HollandMarch 20, 2013
Pilar and Manny at main bar are amazing!
Kurt KellyAugust 1, 2015
Saturday Brunch is 5 Stars, 1st Class! MY party of 25 Celebrity's, film, television, networks & studio's. @kurtkelly @livevideoinc @sydney_sweeney @betsyhammer @AdamSandler www.kurtkelly.com
Crystal WarnerJanuary 20, 2014
Message from the President, Neil Patrick Harris
Erin CoplanOctober 24, 2013
The lovely assistant is delicious.
Rachel LaraSeptember 23, 2010
Get your palm read by the paternal man with the beard and approach Juan Aristizabal for invisible dice.
Al ChieMay 5, 2011
The appetizers were good. Main dishes like steak, wellington or salmon were horrible. Shows were amazing.
FunnyEddie MedranoJuly 31, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Keep an eye out for Phil VanTee!! He is wearing a cowboy hat and is an outstanding Magician!!
Matt CharneyDecember 5, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Skip the filet, lobster, etc. and stick with Milt's Famous Chili. Seriously, the best in town (says me and LA Times). Read more
Timothy SchmidtJanuary 25, 2013
One of the funniest places I've ever been!!!
Krissy CastilloAugust 11, 2013
Have a Lovely Assistant at the Owl Bar!!
FunnyEddie MedranoMay 1, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Great brunch!!
Rob HepplerJanuary 14, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Stay away from the salmon... Unless you wanna be part of the magic show!
Pierre BiondoFebruary 13, 2014
The shows are good, the food isn't that great for the price, they need to upgrade their menu.
Nona HarrisonSeptember 14, 2014
Amazing place!!!
Daryl NewmanSeptember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the portobello fries...delicious!
Cory MacvieFebruary 16, 2019
Arrive early
☃August 11, 2014
Downstairs bar magician!
Lora DeangelisSeptember 21, 2014
Fish tacos rock
🐯 AFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Chris at valet: awesome!
Tod HunterJuly 18, 2010
THE place to get tricked, mystified and bamboozled. Find a member and get yourself in.
Barrett MitchellJanuary 4, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best dish- lobster Mac n cheese, awesome!
Spicy aliFebruary 20, 2013
Do a shot of jaeger with a magician.
Ralph ClarkApril 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I love this place!
Davy StevensonNovember 3, 2013
I like this pool
David GravesOctober 3, 2014
The magic...what else?
Lawrence TOctober 29, 2010
If you're scared of getting picked to be a show assistant, you will get picked.
Anna de JesusMay 18, 2012
The best customer service!!!
Shea SailorsAugust 5, 2014
Shows are fun service and staff are terrible
Michelle LanzOctober 11, 2011
Prepare to have your mind BLOWN! and your wallet emptied.
Jay SamitNovember 19, 2009
Check out new Pepper's Ghost installation in the basement that convinced Walt Disney to build the Haunted Mansion
Casey WithoosSeptember 20, 2015
Customer service is out of control.
Mike JacobsonMay 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Find me and I'll show you something awesome.
Crystal WarnerJanuary 20, 2014
January 13-19, 2014 Show Times
Lindsey SmithDecember 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Wonderful customer service.
Rose LindgrenAugust 28, 2013
spotted: Amanda Palmer
Mike StillNovember 6, 2010
They aren't kidding about the dress code. Wear your wingiest wing tips.
江美美 Mei Mei SayersFebruary 20, 2011
The coolest place in LA. Chris Mitchell rocked the house tonight!
socalhappy.com social_happyMarch 4, 2013
Always fun
CMariJanuary 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Sunday brunch is delicious!
Megan FrankSeptember 19, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Love the atmosphere!
Tiffany HindmanFebruary 5, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Please observe the no photography rule.
e gSeptember 10, 2011
See Mike Jacobson! Magical whaaaaaa?
Ray ReedOctober 25, 2011
The Pentacle of 5 star service... No other place has came close...
TerrenceJune 13, 2011
Hit the Close Up room. Doesn't get better than that.
Bryan DeSenaFebruary 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Irma is a hottie.
Sean MOctober 26, 2012
Seriously, you can't overdress
Lynda CorreaDecember 30, 2010
Irma can play Fight On! The USC fight song!
FunnyEddie MedranoJune 9, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Proper attire is required. Don't look like a fool. No jeans or sneakers.

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