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The Magic Castle

The Magic Castle

Performing Arts Venue and Speakeasy
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    Gene C.
    "Good food, and fun magicians"(12 Tips)
    Asher Monroe
    "This is hands down the best magic show in LA."(4 Tips)
    David J.
    "Beware the dress code, it's strictly enforced."(5 Tips)
    Daniel H.
    "Answer the phone in the phone booth for another surprise."(4 Tips)
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  • Kiari H.
    Kiari HollandMarch 20, 2013
    Pilar and Manny at main bar are amazing!
  • Victor G.
    Victor GarridoAugust 19, 2011
    Ain't nothing better than check in with pink lemonade and a big smile. Few minutes away walking to the Walk of Fame
  • Zach W.heart icon on user image
    Zach WaldmanDecember 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    It's all about the magic!
  • Daryl N.
    Daryl NewmanSeptember 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the portobello fries...delicious!
  • Erin C.
    Erin CoplanOctober 24, 2013
    The lovely assistant is delicious.
  • Timothy S.
    Timothy SchmidtJanuary 25, 2013
    One of the funniest places I've ever been!!!
  • Krissy C.
    Krissy CastilloAugust 11, 2013
    Have a Lovely Assistant at the Owl Bar!!
  • Crystal W.
    Crystal WarnerJanuary 20, 2014
    Message from the President, Neil Patrick Harris
  • Bill S.heart icon on user image
    Bill StarkovDecember 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome experience.
  • @popglossheart icon on user image
    @popglossApril 27, 2018
    Ask Irma to play your favourite song...
  • Tracy B.heart icon on user image
    Tracy BevisSeptember 8, 2013
    If you see NPH get his autograph on the spot or he will disappear!!
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    August 11, 2014
    Downstairs bar magician!
  • FunnyEddie M.heart icon on user image
    FunnyEddie MedranoMay 1, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Great brunch!!
  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LaraSeptember 23, 2010
    Get your palm read by the paternal man with the beard and approach Juan Aristizabal for invisible dice.
  • Chuck S.
    Chuck SebestaJuly 17, 2016
    PUT THIS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST! WOW! FUN!
  • Barrett M.
    Barrett MitchellJanuary 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best dish- lobster Mac n cheese, awesome!
  • Cory M.
    Cory MacvieFebruary 16, 2019
    Arrive early
  • Lora D.
    Lora DeangelisSeptember 21, 2014
    Fish tacos rock
  • Nona H.heart icon on user image
    Nona HarrisonSeptember 14, 2014
    Amazing place!!!
  • Rob H.
    Rob HepplerJanuary 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Stay away from the salmon... Unless you wanna be part of the magic show!
  • Spicy a.heart icon on user image
    Spicy aliFebruary 20, 2013
    Do a shot of jaeger with a magician.
  • Davy S.
    Davy StevensonNovember 3, 2013
    I like this pool
  • Shea S.
    Shea SailorsAugust 5, 2014
    Shows are fun service and staff are terrible
  • 🐯 A.
    🐯 AFebruary 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chris at valet: awesome!
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GravesOctober 3, 2014
    The magic...what else?
  • Ralph C.heart icon on user image
    Ralph ClarkApril 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I love this place!
  • Michelle L.
    Michelle LanzOctober 11, 2011
    Prepare to have your mind BLOWN! and your wallet emptied.
  • Crystal W.
    Crystal WarnerJanuary 20, 2014
    January 13-19, 2014 Show Times
  • FunnyEddie M.heart icon on user image
    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!!
  • Tod H.
    Tod HunterJuly 18, 2010
    THE place to get tricked, mystified and bamboozled. Find a member and get yourself in.
  • Lawrence T.
    Lawrence TOctober 29, 2010
    If you're scared of getting picked to be a show assistant, you will get picked.
  • Jay S.
    Jay SamitNovember 19, 2009
    Check out new Pepper's Ghost installation in the basement that convinced Walt Disney to build the Haunted Mansion
  • Anna d.
    Anna de JesusMay 18, 2012
    The best customer service!!!
  • Terrence
    TerrenceJune 13, 2011
    Hit the Close Up room. Doesn't get better than that.
  • e g.
    e gSeptember 10, 2011
    See Mike Jacobson! Magical whaaaaaa?
  • Mike J.
    Mike JacobsonMay 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Find me and I'll show you something awesome.
  • Casey W.
    Casey WithoosSeptember 20, 2015
    Customer service is out of control.
  • Rose L.
    Rose LindgrenAugust 28, 2013
    spotted: Amanda Palmer
  • socalhappy.com s.heart icon on user image
    Always fun
  • Mike S.
    Mike StillNovember 6, 2010
    They aren't kidding about the dress code. Wear your wingiest wing tips.
  • Ray R.
    Ray ReedOctober 25, 2011
    The Pentacle of 5 star service... No other place has came close...
  •  江 美 美 Mei Mei S.heart icon on user image
    The coolest place in LA. Chris Mitchell rocked the house tonight!
  • Tiffany H.
    Tiffany HindmanFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Please observe the no photography rule.
  • Lindsey S.
    Lindsey SmithDecember 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Wonderful customer service.
  • Megan F.
    Megan FrankSeptember 19, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Love the atmosphere!
  • CMari
    CMariJanuary 26, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Sunday brunch is delicious!
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    mydarlingDecember 14, 2018
    Food is ok at best or maybe since it was a large party they fell short! If you like magic then You’ll enjoy yourself! Warning - no pictures allowed!
  • Bryan D.heart icon on user image
    Bryan DeSenaFebruary 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Irma is a hottie.
  • Sean M.
    Sean MOctober 26, 2012
    Seriously, you can't overdress
  • Heather M.
    Heather McIntoshAugust 15, 2010
    Irma the ghostly piano player takes requests
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