An Exclusive 'Behind the Scenes' Magic Castle Tour for 4 Adults
Item Number: 119
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Description
Take a behind the scenes opportunity of the Magic Castle with a private tour from magician Shawn McMaster. Not only will you explore the castle, but Shawn will treat you to a private magic show. You will also have the opportunity to view all shows and exhibits available during your special evening.
This opportunity is good for 4 adults and includes cover charges. Please note, this special experience does not include dinner. You are responsible to purchase your own dinner at the castle if you choose (not required).
For information about visiting the castle, click here
About the Castle
The Magic Castle is the private clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc, a very special organization devoted to the advancement of the ancient art of magic. The purpose of The Academy is to encourage and promote public interest in the art of magic with particular emphasis on preserving its history as an art form, entertainment medium, and hobby. Beginning with a charter membership of 150, the Academy has grown into a world-renowned fraternal organization with a membership of nearly 5,000.
The Magic Castle began its life as a private home built in 1909 by banker and real estate magnate Rollin B. Lane. Mr. Lane owned much of what is now Hollywood, dreaming of turning his land into orange groves, farms and ranches.
But a severe drought brought an end to his dreams and orange blossoms never filled the valley.
After the Lane family moved away in the 1940s, the mansion was divided into a multi-family home, then became a home for the elderly, and was finally transformed into a maze of small apartments. By 1960, the fate of the Mansion was uncertain. Then Milt Larsen met the owner, Thomas O. Glover.
Milt was a writer on the NBC TV show "Truth or Consequences." His office was on the ninth floor of a Hollywood office building that overlooked the Lane mansion. Milt's late father, William W. Larsen, Sr., was a renowned magician and had long dreamed of building an elegant private club for magicians.
The Lane mansion would become that club. In September of 1961, Milt and a crew of eternally generous friends and volunteers began the extraordinary task of returning this run-down apartment building to its glorious past. After months of scraping and sanding, the rich Victorian elegance began to resurface.
The Magic Castle opened its doors at 5 p.m. on January 2, 1963. Today more than four decades later, the Castle has become the world-famous "home" to the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.and their invited guests.
About Shawn McMaster
Website: http://www.conjuredupcreations.com/
Shawn McMaster's wild style of comedy and magic has been featured in clubs and theatres world-wide. Shawn doesn't play by the rules. He uses no live animals, magic wands, or cheesy-looking props, but instead offers sophisticated, high-energy interactive programs punctuated with astonishment and hilarity that has made him a highly-regarded professional who is constantly working in clubs, private engagements, and the corporate world. He was recently seen on FOX-TV's Masters of Illusion and is the author of many books and articles on magicians and the art of magic. He is also the editor of the magic industry's first all-digital magazine, The Mandala.
Special Instructions
Participants must be 21 years of age or older. Subject to Shawn's schedule and availability.
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