Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (October 2015)

[Dustin Stinett]

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Fall—and change—is in the air at the House on the Hill. The AMA Newsletter has itself a new editor and it is Dustin his-own-self. My thanks to the General Manager, Joe Furlow and the Board of Directors for taking a chance on me.

Chef Sperber has added some tasty sounding fall items to the menu. Sure wish my blood sugar could handle the Pistachio Crème Brule: Pistachio and vanilla bean custard, burnt sugar and pistachio crumble.

And of course the new election season has commenced. Those wanting to place their names into the field are running about having their forms signed and everyone is looking forward to the “Meet the Candidates” events. There [/i] will[/i] be spots open on both boards (Directors and Trustees), so there will be some new faces on both. (A personal note to those for whom I have signed their petition: It does not mean that I will vote for or endorse you. What it means is that I am open to listening to your answers top my questions. After that, I will carefully consider all of the candidates.)

BOO!dini

This is a busy period for the Houdini Séance. It is highly recommended that you make your plans to attend one early! Contact (via phone or email; I wouldn’t count on the reliability of your spirit contact) AMA Spirit Director Josh Stern at jstern[at]magiccastle[dot]com or at extension 303 for information. Note that there are no non-dining séances scheduled for October.

BOO! (just in general …)

On October 12 and 13 Castle Knight Jason Davidson will be conducting “Ghost Tours” around The Magic Castle. Four tours per night at $10 each, and space is very limited! Tickets are to be purchased online; see the Newsletter for details. Proceeds benefit the Dai Vernon Fund.

Happy Birthday to The Hat!

Harry “The Hat” Anderson loves to spend his birthday at The Magic Castle and he throws the members a party. October 14 is a Members-Only night and Harry will be performing first in the Close-Up Gallery (four shows, one of which is private, starting at 7PM) and then will move up to the Parlour of Prestidigitation for another three shows starting at 10:15PM. Members will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Obviously this will be a busy night, so PLAN AHEA-
D!

Calling the Members of the Lollipop League

The annual Kids’ Fall Festival is on October 25. Brunch reservations are NOT a requirement, so bring the munchkins—in costume of course—so they can enjoy The Great Pumpkin, a costume contest (with prizes), games, cookie decorating, mask making, and all kinds-o-fun. Festivities start at 10:30AM and all members and their families are welcome!

Keep Your Head!

The theme for this year’s Halloween Celebration is “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” (Wouldn’t it be nifty if Castle devoté Johnny Depp appeared during the week, reprising his character from the movie? Not completely out of the realm of possible … .)

The week starts on 10/26 and runs through the 31st. Of course the clubhouse will be thoroughly decked out decoration-wise by the “Boo Crew” by then. There will be candy, tarot readers, themed cocktails and menu items, souvenirs, and more. Costumes are required most nights, so be sure to get your own-self decked out accordingly.

Wednesday the 28th is the Members-Only Halloween Party, so no guest cards will be accepted. There will be a special guest performer that night, so stay tuned for that detail.

The whole week is a party, so get your reservations NOW!!!

MunchMunchMunchMunchMunchMunch …

The Member’s Menu for October:

5, 6, 7 – Flat iron steak with blackened shrimp, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and chipotle demi-glace.
Vegetarian:
Zucchini lasagna filled with a ricotta cheese blend, wild mushrooms, roasted vegetables, and marinara sauce.
Vegan:
Portabella mushroom stuffed with barley, kale, bell pepper, zucchini, and pine nuts.

12, 13, 14 – Braised pork short ribs with a bourbon Dijon BBQ sauce and shoestring French fries.
Vegetarian:
Vegetable tempura with bamboo rice and ginger ponzu sauce.
Vegan:
Mediterranean plate with couscous salad, toasted pita bread, and grilled vegetable hummus.

19, 20, 21 – Macadamia crusted Cod with citrus cream and topped with a radish salad. Served with blood orange risotto.
Vegetarian:
Warm beet salad with chicory, pistachio crusted goat cheese, and a grapefruit vinaigrette.
Vegan:
Veggie bowl with cauliflower, snap peas and bell peppers, sautéed with an orange ginger sauce over basmati rice.

26, 27, 28 – Thai curry braised lamb shank with braised root vegetables, jasmine rice, and daikon apple slaw.
Vegetarian:
Crispy lemon herb risotto cakes topped with vegetable ragout.
Vegan:
Bell peppers stuffed with rice, peas, carrots, celery, green onions, and mushrooms. Served with sweet and sour tomato sauce.

Teachable Moments

The October Sunday Lecture Lineup:

10/4 – ALAN (Alfredo Marchese)
10/11 – Justin Miller
10/18 – BJ Hickman
10/25 – Martin Mercy

Now Showing

The schedule that commenced on October 5:

The Close-Up Gallery
Justin Miller
John Fealey
Newell Unfried (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Thommy Ten & Amélie van Tass
Dave Cox

The Palace of Mystery
Rich Bloch
Joel Ward
Dale Salwak

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Terry Lunceford

The Peller Theatre (Friday – Sunday)
Funny Eddie
Michael Rangel

Friday Lunch
Justin Miller

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Greg Wilson

Sunday Lecture
(10/11) Justin Miller

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Paul Green (Close-Up: 10-15 thru 18)
David Minkin (Close-Up: wk/of 10-12)
Toto (Close-Up: wk/of 10-12)
Mark Kornhauser (Palace: wk/of 10-12)
Mark Kalin (Palace: wk/of 10-12)
Aye Jay (Parlour: wk/of 10-19)
Eric Buss (Parlour: wk/of 10-19)
Michael Rayner (Palace: wk/of 10-19)
Rory Johnston (Palace: wk/of 10-19)
Arthur Trace (Palace: wk/of 10-19)
Shawn McMaster (Peller: 10-22 thru 25)
Francis Menotti (Close-Up: wk/of 10-26)
Misty Lee (Parlour: wk/of 10-26)
Simon Coronel (Parlour: wk/of 10-26)
Rob Zabrecky (Palace: wk/of 10-26)
Chef Anton (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2 – “Early-Early”)
Pop Haydn (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Bob Sheets (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Michael Carbonaro (Palace: wk/of 11-2)
Harry Monti (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9 – “Early-Early”)
Alan Ackerman (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Jason England (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Denny Haney (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Willie Tyler & Lester (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Puck (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Will Houstoun (Close-Up: wk/of 11-16)
Terry Ward (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Chris Korn (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Mike Caveney (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Henry Vargus (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Tina Lenert (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Brian Gillis (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)
Michael Vincent (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Dustin Stinett]

Happy Birthday Hat!

Today (the 14th) is Harry Anderson’s birthday. So how does Harry the Hat celebrate? By putting on a bunch of shows in the Close-Up Gallery and The Parlour of Prestidigitation for members only. See you there! Thanks a million Hat!

Now Showing

The schedule that commenced on October 12:

The Close-Up Gallery
David Minkin
Toto
Paul Green (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
John Steiner
BJ Hickman

The Palace of Mystery
Mark Kornhauser
Christopher Hart

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Masahiro Yanagida

The Peller Theatre (Friday – Sunday)
Kerry Ross
Chuck Jones

Friday Lunch
Toto

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
The Amazing Geebo

Sunday Lecture
(10/18) BJ Hickman

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Aye Jay (Parlour: wk/of 10-19)
Eric Buss (Parlour: wk/of 10-19)
Michael Rayner (Palace: wk/of 10-19)
Rory Johnston (Palace: wk/of 10-19)
Arthur Trace (Palace: wk/of 10-19)
Shawn McMaster (Peller: 10-22 thru 25)
Francis Menotti (Close-Up: wk/of 10-26)
Misty Lee (Parlour: wk/of 10-26)
Simon Coronel (Parlour: wk/of 10-26)
Rob Zabrecky (Palace: wk/of 10-26)
Chef Anton (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2 – “Early-Early”)
Pop Haydn (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Bob Sheets (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Michael Carbonaro (Palace: wk/of 11-2)
Harry Monti (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9 – “Early-Early”)
Alan Ackerman (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Jason England (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Denny Haney (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Willie Tyler & Lester (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Puck (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Will Houstoun (Close-Up: wk/of 11-16)
Terry Ward (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Chris Korn (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Mike Caveney (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Henry Vargus (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Tina Lenert (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Brian Gillis (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)
Michael Vincent (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Dustin Stinett]

Now Showing

The schedule that commenced on October 19:

The Close-Up Gallery
Rmax
The Phil Factor
Harrison Lampert (5-7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Aye Jaye
Eric Buss

The Palace of Mystery
Michael Rayner
Rory Johnston
Arthur Trace

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Kayla Drescher

The Peller Theatre (Friday – Sunday)
McMaster & Mad

Friday Lunch
Rmax

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Shawn McMaster

Sunday Lecture
(10/25) Martin Mercy

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Francis Menotti (Close-Up: wk/of 10-26)
Misty Lee (Parlour: wk/of 10-26)
Simon Coronel (Parlour: wk/of 10-26)
Rob Zabrecky (Palace: wk/of 10-26)
Chef Anton (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2 – “Early-Early”)
Pop Haydn (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Bob Sheets (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Michael Carbonaro (Palace: wk/of 11-2)
Harry Monti (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9 – “Early-Early”)
Alan Ackerman (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Jason England (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Denny Haney (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Willie Tyler & Lester (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Puck (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Will Houstoun (Close-Up: wk/of 11-16)
Terry Ward (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Chris Korn (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Mike Caveney (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Henry Vargus (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Tina Lenert (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Brian Gillis (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)
Michael Vincent (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Dustin Stinett]

Try to Keep Your Head …

“Sleepy Hollow” at The Magic Castle awaits those brave souls who dare enter. It’s Halloween week and there is something cooking all week. Even the Peller Theatre is operating all week as is the Early-Early performer in the Close-Up Gallery.

Monday and Tuesday, costumes are not required, but recommended.
Wednesday is Members-Only Night (costumes required).
Thursday through Saturday, costumes are required.

Happy Halloween!

Now Showing

The schedule that commenced on October 26:

The Close-Up Gallery
Bijan the Magijan
Francis Menotti
Poor Richard (5-7 p.m. All Week)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Misty Lee
Simon Coronel

The Palace of Mystery
Rob Zabrecky
Conjure

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday – Sunday)
Alfonso

The Peller Theatre (3 Shows Nightly All Week)
Things That Go Bump in the Night
With Tom Ogden and Georges-Robert

Friday Lunch
Francis Menotti

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Brandon Scott

Sunday Lecture
(11/1) Francis Menotti

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Chef Anton (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2 – “Early-Early”)
Pop Haydn (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Bob Sheets (Close-Up: wk/of 11-2)
Michael Carbonaro (Palace: wk/of 11-2)
Harry Monti (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9 – “Early-Early”)
Alan Ackerman (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Jason England (Close-Up: wk/of 11-9)
Denny Haney (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Willie Tyler & Lester (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Puck (Palace: wk/of 11-9)
Will Houstoun (Close-Up: wk/of 11-16)
Terry Ward (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Chris Korn (Parlour: wk/of 11-16)
Mike Caveney (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Henry Vargus (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Tina Lenert (Palace: wk/of 11-16)
Brian Gillis (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)
Michael Vincent (Close-Up: wk/of 11-23)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice