And it's no wonder: With its labyrinthian hallways and murky red rooms bearing names like the “Parlour of Prestidigitation” and “The Palace of Mystery,” the century-old Victorian mansion is the ...

This week, LAist Studios debuts Imperfect Paradise: The Castle — Part 4. It's the story of how one hobbyist magician fell in love with a Los Angeles institution cloaked in mystery — the Magic Castle.

Natalie Chudnovsky is a senior producer for LAist’s on-demand team, who focuses on arts, culture and entertainment in Los Angeles. This week, LAist Studios debuts "Imperfect Paradise: The Castle" — ...

The Magic Castle, a Hollywood private club that presents magic shows and other entertainment, is being sold to one of its members, video game mogul Randy Pitchford. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) ...

Milt Larsen, the co-founder of the legendary Magic Castle, has died at the age of 92. Larsen passed away in his sleep on Sunday night, family sources told TMZ. ABC7's George Pennacchio reported that ...

The exclusive Magic Castle in Hollywood, home to the Academy of Magical Arts and one of Los Angeles' most storied landmarks, is getting a new owner, with the founder of video-game maker Gearbox ...

When’s the last time you enjoyed a night of astounding magic and illusion with a festive supper-club crowd gathered in an old Gothic mansion on the edge of Hollywood? Chances are it’s been a while.

It’s not easy to score an invitation to the Magic Castle. Opened in 1963 in a baroque chateâuesque mansion, Hollywood’s legendary private clubhouse and headquarters for the Academy of Magical Arts is ...