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A Brief And Enchanting Visual History Of Los Angeles’ Iconic Magic Castle..

A Brief And Enchanting Visual History Of Los Angeles’ Iconic Magic Castle..

The Magic Castle, one of Los Angeles’ most prized (and private) landmarks, is the headquarters of a members-only club that is intensely dedicated to the art of magic. Called the Academy of Magical Arts, the castle doors opened in 1963, but its history goes back much, much farther.

The 1910-era Gothic Renaissance chateau sits in the middle of what is now historic Hollywood and was originally the personal residence of a wealthy banker, Rollin B. Lane. The mansion fell into disrepair by the late 1940s, even serving for a time as a boarding house, before Bill Larsen Jr. and his brother Milt Larsen purchased the property to breathe life into their parent’s lifelong dream of opening a magic club.  Read more and see pics at:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/24/vintage-photos-magic-castle_n_7013728.html

At the Penn & Teller Show: 7 Questions With Teller..

At the Penn & Teller Show: 7 Questions With Teller..

By Leslie Nagy for Huffpost

Teller, of the magic duo Penn & Teller, is most famous for not uttering a single word. He has perfected the “silent” character in Vegas’ renowned Penn & Teller show with unprecedented success.

Teller was born in Philadelphia and goes by one name, both legally and professionally. For nearly 40 years, he has teamed up with his famous audible half, Penn Jillette. Entertainment Weekly called Penn & Teller the funniest comedians alive. In 2013, they earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Penn & Teller have appeared on numerous television shows throughout their careers, including this year’s Wizard Wars on Syfy Network and Penn & Teller: Fool Us on The CW. In recent years, Teller has directed off-Broadway plays and the documentaryTim’s Vermeer that both he and Penn executive produced.

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