THE MAGIC CENTRE OF THE WORLD
THE HISTORY OF THE MAGIC CASTLE
THE MAGIC CENTRE OF THE WORLD
If your passion is magic, you must have heard of The Magic Castle. For many, it is the symbol of professional magic. For the lucky ones who get to perform there, it has often become the highlight of their career. For many others, it ´ s become a goal to strive for.
Lets explore the history of The Magic Castle.
The magic castle as it is fondly called is located in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Although this hasn’ t been its home from the onset, it was formerly a Chateaustyle or Chateauesque residence built in 1909 by banker Rollin B. Lane even though the Magic Castle started later in the century.
It all began with the Larsen’ s family, W. Larsen Sr. precisely. He was a successful criminal attorney in his prime days in California. However, due to his love and enthusiasm for magic, he gave up his practice of law and took his family on the road as“ The Larsen’ s Family of Magicians.”
The Larsen’ s announced the formation of the to-be Magic Castle“ Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences in 1951 whereby all members were subscribers to a particular magic and arts oriented magazines, but
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