Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (December 2014)

[Dustin Stinett]

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas (or Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, or Whatever Powers Your Sleigh)

On December 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19, Christmas Carolers will be at the club for your holiday enjoyment.

Santa Claus, his elves, and his (apparently mobile) workshop arrives for Kids’ Day at the Magic Castle Saturday the 6th, 11AM to 2PM. Brunch is not required. Brings the kids for ornament making, milk & cookies, and—of course—Santa. And he will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots. All members and their families are welcome.

During Sunday Brunch on the 7th, 14th, and 21st, Santa and the Missus will be around as well (as will the Carolers).

Special Member Lunch Schedule

Besides the usual Fridays, the club will be open three extra days for Member Lunch in December: Thursday the 18th, Monday the 22nd, and Tuesday the 23rd.

More Monti

Joe Monti’s “Session” for December is schedule for the 3rd at 8PM in the Hat & Hare Pub. (Magician Members only and FREE!!!)

For Pardoning the Dust …

The Gift Shop has had a facelift and in celebration of the Grand Reopening, members will receive a 10-percent discount on all in-house and phone purchases during the month of December, 2014. (Proof of membership required.)

December Member Menu

The Member Pin Specials (which now include vegetarian and vegan plates) are …

Dec. 1, 2, 3 – Cinder-Brined Double Pork Chop
Vegetarian: Eggplant Parmesan Primavera
Vegan: Rigatoni Pasta

8, 9, 10 – Spicy Pesto Tagliatelle with Scallops
Vegetarian: Crispy Zucchini Fritters
Vegan: Tofu Stir Fry

15, 16, 17 – IPA Braised Beef Brisket
Vegetarian: Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Vegan: Pizza Primavera

22, 23 – Italian Sausage Meat Lasagna
Vegetarian: Parmesan Potato Gnocchi
Vegan: Garlic Pesto Tagliatelle

29, 30, 31 – Petit Sirloin & Scampi
Vegetarian: Vegetable Lasagna Marinara
Vegan: Parmesan Vegetable Ratatouille

A Gift of Life

The AMA will be holding a blood drive on Friday the 19th starting at 10AM in the Inner Circle. Contact Ben Roman for details and signup information at broman [at] magiccastle [dot] com

Holiday Schedule

The Magic Castle and the AMA offices will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday December 24 and 25 in celebration of Christmas Eve (and the eighth night of Hanukkah) and Christmas. It will be open for Friday lunch as well as for the regular evening schedule.

The New Year’s Eve Party (“Magic on the Bayou”) is on the 31st (duh) and the Castle will be closed on January 1, 2015.

December Lecture Lineup

12/7 – Norman Beck
12/14 – Chris Randall
12/21 – Rick Thomas (yes, THAT Rick Thomas!)
12/28 – Terry Lanceford

Where Else Could That Ugly Sweater Could Be Worth $100?!?

The annual “Ugly Sweater” contest will be held during Friday Lunch on the 19th. If you were smart enough to keep it (and not re-gift it), wear it and you could win one of three AMA Gift Cards:

3rd Place (Just Ugly) – $50
2nd Place (Pretty Ugly) – $75
1st Place (REALLY UGLY!) – $100

Lunch starts at 11AM, voting commences at 12:30PM.

Save the Date…

Mark your calendar for the Founders’ Day Celebration, Friday January 2, 2015 at 4PM in the Palace with special guest, Tom Mullica! The menu will have prices from the 1970s ($9.75 Fillet Mignon – hoot!). Members and their guests only. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended!!! CALL NOW!

And Another Peek Ahead

Our pal John Cox (Wild About Harry) will be doing a Houdini Member Perk on Tuesday the 6th, 8PM in the Inner Circle. It’s about Houdini in Hollywood. Mark your calendars!

And A Little Farther Down the Road:

The AMA Awards Show will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Details to be announced.

Now Playing

The performers’ schedule for the week commencing 12/1:

The Close-Up Gallery
Norman Beck
Jeff Black
Anthony Asimov (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Ray Pierce
Scott Tokar

The Palace of Mystery
Adam London
Howard Mincone
PoHan Huang

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Doc Eason

The Peller Theatre (Full Week)
The Charlatans

Friday Lunch
Norman Beck

Sunday Brunch
Gus Flamingo

Sunday Lecture
(12/7) Norman Beck

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Doc Eason (WC Fields Bar: 12-11 thru 12-14)
Rick Gerber (Parlour: wk/of 12-8)
Jonathan Pendragon (Palace: wk/of 12-8)
Kyle Eschen (Parlour: wk/of 12-15)
Bob Cassidy (Parlour: wk/of 12-15)
Rick Thomas (Palace: wk/of 12-15)
Martin Lewis (Parlour: wk/of 12-29)
Mark Kornhauser (Palace: wk/of 12-29)
Eli Kerr (Palace: wk/of 12-29)
Paul Green (Close-Up: 1-1 thru 1-4)
And you can always check the current schedule here: http://www.magiccastle.com/schedule/

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[MManchester]

29, 30, 31 – Petit Sirloin & Scampi
Vegetarian: Vegetable Lasagna Marinara
Vegan: Parmesan Vegetable Ratatouille

As a vegan, I appreciate the obvious attention that has been given by Magic Castle staff to various dietary needs. However, parmesan is cheese and vegans don't eat cheese.

[Dustin Stinett]

Yikes! I've made an inquiry.

[Dustin Stinett]

Hi Michael (and all concerned vegans),
I heard back from Jason Sperber, the Executive Chef at the Castle, and he assures me that the "cheese" (his quotes) used in all of his vegan dishes are soy based products.

Dustin

[Dustin Stinett]

Now Playing

The performers’ schedule for the week commencing 12/8:

The Close-Up Gallery
Masahiro Yanagida
Simon Coronel
Tim Issac (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Ben Seidman
Rick Gerber

The Palace of Mystery
Jonathan Pendragon

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Doc Eason

The Peller Theatre (Full Week)
Michael Davis
Mark Mitton

Friday Lunch
Simon Coronel

Sunday Brunch
Tim Mannix

Sunday Lecture
(12/14) Chris Randall

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Kyle Eschen (Parlour: wk/of 12-15)
Bob Cassidy (Parlour: wk/of 12-15)
Rick Thomas (Palace: wk/of 12-15)
Martin Lewis (Parlour: wk/of 12-29)
Mark Kornhauser (Palace: wk/of 12-29)
Eli Kerr (Palace: wk/of 12-29)
Paul Green (Close-Up: 1-1 thru 1-4)
Gregory Wilson (WC Fields Bar: 1-8 thru 1-11)
Chris Capehart (Parlour and Brunch: wk/of 1-12)
David Deeble (Palace: wk/of 1-12)

And you can always check the current schedule here: http://www.magiccastle.com/schedule/

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Dustin Stinett]

Now Playing

The performers’ schedule for the week commencing 12/15:

The Close-Up Gallery
Jesse Dee
Danny Ray
Mike Elka (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Kyle Eschen
Bob Cassidy

The Palace of Mystery
Rick Thomas

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Jeff Bornstein

The Peller Theatre (Full Week)
David Goldrake

Friday Lunch
Danny Ray

Sunday Brunch
Hillel

Sunday Lecture
(12/21) Chris Randall

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Martin Lewis (Parlour: wk/of 12-29)
Mark Kornhauser (Palace: wk/of 12-29)
Eli Kerr (Palace: wk/of 12-29)
Paul Green (Close-Up: 1-1 thru 1-4)
Gregory Wilson (WC Fields Bar: 1-8 thru 1-11)
Chris Capehart (Parlour and Brunch: wk/of 1-12)
David Deeble (Palace: wk/of 1-12)

And you can always check the current schedule here: http://www.magiccastle.com/schedule/

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Dustin Stinett]

Schedule Note

Remember that the Castle will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Now Playing

The performers’ schedule for the week commencing 12/29:

The Close-Up Gallery
Akinobu Mitsui
Brian Gillis
Paul Green (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Martin Lewis
Phill Van Tee

The Palace of Mystery
Mark Kornhauser
Eli Kerr

W.C. Fields Bar (Friday – Sunday)
Rich Cowley

The Peller Theatre (Friday – Sunday)
Pop Haydn
Chef Anton

Friday Lunch
Brian Gillis

Sunday Brunch
Jeanine Anderson

Sunday Lecture
(1/4) George Saterial

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Gregory Wilson (WC Fields Bar: 1-8 thru 1-11)
Chris Capehart (Parlour and Brunch: wk/of 1-12)
David Deeble (Palace: wk/of 1-12)
Fielding West (Palace: wk/of 1-19)
Christopher Hart (Palace: wk/of 1-19)
Garrett Thomas (Close-Up: wk/of 1-19)
Kozmo (Parlour: wk/of 1-19)
Murray Hatfield (Parlour: wk/of 1-19)
Chuck Jones & Company (Palace: wk/of 1-26)
John Gaughan with Lady Mystina (Palace: wk/of 2-2)


And you can always check the current schedule here: http://www.magiccastle.com/schedule/

Schedule is subject to change without notice