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My Trip to the Magic Castle

My Trip to the Magic Castle

(And, My Missed Calling as a Magician's Assistant)

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Karyn Bosnak
Jul 13, 2023
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Ever since moving to Los Angeles, I’ve been to celebrities’ homes, movie premieres, and private after parties. But the one invitation that’s escaped me is a big one: entry into the enchanting realm of the Magic Castle.

The Magic Castle

The Magic Castle is an invite-only private club in an old Hollywood Victorian that dates back to the early 1900s. It’s considered the center for magic worldwide, and the only way to get inside is to be invited by a magician.

Yes, folks, I’m going to the Magic Castle tomorrow night with a budding magician and I. CAN’T. WAIT.

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