Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (September 2016)

[Dustin Stinett]

Fall is Falling

Officially, fall will not be upon us for a few more weeks still, but The Magic Castle is already gearing up for its favorite—as busiest—time of the year. This year’s Halloween celebration is called “Día de los Muertos” and the Boo Crew has been plotting and planning their surprises for the members and their guests. If you want to partake, it would be wise to make your reservations now.

Don’t Forget Houdini

This is also the busiest time of the year for the Houdini Séance, so make your plans for that as well. Josh Stern—our AMA Spirit Director—can be contacted by email at jstern[at]magiccastle[dot]com or at extension 303.

No Labor on Labor Day

The Magic Castle and the AMA offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day.

I’m Bat Man …

Well, no, he’s not … well, kind of. Paul Dini, the man behind The Dark Knight, will be holding an all-members-welcome Perk and book signing on September 7. 8PM in the Inner Circle.

Support the Magic Industrial Complex

The Fall Swap Meet will be held on September 10. Members may enter at 8AM. Guests of members and non-members who are affiliated with the IBM, SAM, or other recognized magic organizations may enter at 9AM with an $8 entry fee.

Football Fans Rejoice

Monday Night Football returns to the Hat & Hare Pub starting on September 12 at 4:10PM and going to 7:20PM (I know that football is rigidly timed and all that, but these exact times seem kinda extreme to me—but, whatever blows your whistle). $10 gets you all you can eat hotdogs, chili, and bottomless soft drinks (gratuity not included). HIKE!

Irene’s 80th

In celebration of what would have been Irene Larsen’s 80th birthday, Jack Goldfinger has booked many of Irene’s favorite acts during the week of September 19. The week will culminate with a members-only night on September 25—her actual birthday. Make your reservations now!

Gettin’ Handsome

Handsome Jack and his cowriter John Lovick will be holding a book signing in the Inner Circle on September 28. One or both of them will be interviewed by Rob Zabrecky. 8PM, open to all members.

Foodie’s Delight

The September member specials are …

6 & 7 – Pork Ossobuco, creamy polenta, braised vegetables, and sherry wine reduction.
Vegetarian: Arugula and Meyer lemon ravioli, sautéed Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, and Montego cheese.
Vegan: Vegan Korma. Carrots, onions, potatoes, bell pepper, ginger, and jalapeños simmered in a light curry broth.

12, 13, & 14 – Bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with blue cheese and crab meat. Served with potato gnocchi, sautéed spinach, and lemon garlic butter.
Vegetarian: Eggplant Marsala. Crispy eggplant over Parmesan risotto with wild mushroom Marsala sauce.
Vegan: Vegetable and potato pot pie. Vegetables and potatoes cooked with sherry wine and fresh herbs with a puff pastry crust.

19, 20, & 21 – Grilled sirloin. Red wine marinated sirloin topped with oven dried tomato, crispy leeks, and shaved Montego cheese. Served with roasted garlic whipped potato, and vegetables.
Vegetarian: Manicotti primavera. Manicotti filled with three cheese blend, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs. Topped with tomato and vegetable ragout.
Vegan: Miso glazed eggplant with garden vegetables and warm quinoa salad.

26, 27, & 28 – Balsamic skirt steak with bleu cheese and blistered tomatoes served over rosemary Yukon potatoes and vegetables.
Vegetarian: Fusilli pasta with sun dried tomatoes, fennel, English peas, and three leaf pesto.
Vegan: Ginger tofu with citrus hoisin over brown rice and garden vegetables.

For AMA Newsletter Readers Only (AMA Members Only)

In case you haven’t noticed, Bill Goodwin’s column in the newsletter includes an exclusive video of performance magic by Bill and some guests each month. Download your copy of the newsletter today!

September Lectures

The AMA Magician-Only Lectures for this month are …

September 4 ... John Lovick and Handsome Jack (a duel lecture)
September 11 ... Ice McDonald
September 18 ... Jason Ladanye
September 25 ... Martin Lewis

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on August 29, 2016:

The Close-Up Gallery
Bill Cook
Brian Joseph Ochab
John Accardo (5-7 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Handsome Jack
Stuart MacLeod

The Palace of Mystery
Willie Tyler & Lester
Joseph Gabriel

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday thru Sunday)
Rich Cowley

The Peller Theatre (Thursday thru Sunday)
Ron Saylor
Rob Watkins

Friday Lunch
Bill Cook

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Norman Barnhart

Sunday Lecture
(9/4) Handsome Jack and John Lovick (a duel lecture)

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Alba (Close-Up: wk/of 9-5)
Johnny Ace Palmer (Close-Up: wk/of 9-5)
Kdogg (Close-Up: 9-8 – 9-11)
The Bornsteins (Parlour: wk/of 9-5)
Eric Buss (Parlour: wk/of 9-5)
Lady Mystina (Palace: wk/of 9-5)
Ice (Palace: wk/of 9-5)
Doc Eason (WC Fields Bar: 9-7 – 9-11 and 9-21 – 9-25)
Bob Bolivar (Close-Up: wk/of 9-12)
Jason Ladanye (Close-Up: wk/of 9-12)
Nathan Kranzo (Parlour: wk/of 9-12)
Rob Zabrecky (Palace: wk/of 9-12)
Ardan James (Palace: wk/of 9-12)
Tina Lenert (Palace: wk/of 9-12)
Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
David Malek (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Jheff (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Bodine Bolasco (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Chuck Jones and Company (Palace: wk/of 9-26)
Danny Orleans & Jan Rose (Peller: 9-28 – 10-2 and Brunch: 10-1 & 2)
Fitzgerald (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
David Kovac (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
Mike Pisciotta (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
William Watt (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
TC Tahoe (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Carl Andrews (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Greg Wilson (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Hans Davis (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Juliana Chen (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Phil Van Tee (WC Fields Bar: 10-6 – 10-9)
Pop Haydn (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Lindsay Benner (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Kalin & Jinger (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Peter Samelson (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
Jamy Ian Swiss (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
BJ Hickman (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
George Tovar (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
Bruce Gold (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Gould (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Terry Lunceford (WC Fields Bar: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Zabrecky (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Bijan (David Gabbay) (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Paul Draper (Close-Up: 10-27 – 10-30)

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 Playing

The schedule that commenced on September 6, 2016:

The Close-Up Gallery
Alba
Johnny Ace Palmer
Kdogg (5-7 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
The Bornsteins
Eric Buss

The Palace of Mystery
Ice
Lady Mystina

W.C. Fields Bar (Wednesday thru Sunday)
Doc Eason

The Peller Theatre (Thursday thru Sunday)
Joel Ward
Jonathan Burns

Friday Lunch
Alba

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
William Perron & Miss Spendalot

Sunday Lecture
(9/11) Ice

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Bob Bolivar (Close-Up: wk/of 9-12)
Jason Ladanye (Close-Up: wk/of 9-12)
Nathan Kranzo (Parlour: wk/of 9-12)
Rob Zabrecky (Palace: wk/of 9-12)
Ardan James (Palace: wk/of 9-12)
Tina Lenert (Palace: wk/of 9-12)
Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
David Malek (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Jheff (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Bodine Bolasco (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Chuck Jones and Company (Palace: wk/of 9-26)
Danny Orleans & Jan Rose (Peller: 9-28 – 10-2 and Brunch: 10-1 & 2)
Fitzgerald (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
David Kovac (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
Mike Pisciotta (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
William Watt (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
TC Tahoe (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Carl Andrews (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Greg Wilson (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Hans Davis (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Juliana Chen (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Phil Van Tee (WC Fields Bar: 10-6 – 10-9)
Pop Haydn (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Lindsay Benner (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Kalin & Jinger (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Peter Samelson (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
Jamy Ian Swiss (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
BJ Hickman (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
George Tovar (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
Bruce Gold (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Gould (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Terry Lunceford (WC Fields Bar: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Zabrecky (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Bijan (David Gabbay) (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Paul Draper (Close-Up: 10-27 – 10-30)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Jack Shalom]

Article today on the Magic Castle with some nice photos:
http://lbpost.com/life/2000009543-for-w ... ew-heights

[erdnasephile]

That's a fine article. Thanks for posting it!

The one future proposal I thought interesting: "classes for children" Great idea--also I liked the plan the Castle to raise it's profile at magic conventions.

[Dustin Stinett]

Here's one from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/08/travel/ma ... index.html

[Dustin Stinett]

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on September 12, 2016:

The Close-Up Gallery
Bob Bolivar
Jason Ladanye
Adam Wylie (5-7 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Nathan Kranzo
Blake Vogt

The Palace of Mystery
Rob Zabrecky
Ardan James
Tina Lenert

W.C. Fields Bar (Wednesday thru Sunday)
Doc Eason

The Peller Theatre (Thursday thru Sunday)
Alfonso
Jesse Dee

Friday Lunch
Jason Ladanye

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Frank Thurston

Sunday Lecture
(9/18) Jason Ladanye

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
David Malek (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Jheff (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Bodine Bolasco (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Chuck Jones and Company (Palace: wk/of 9-26)
Danny Orleans & Jan Rose (Peller: 9-28 – 10-2 and Brunch: 10-1 & 2)
Fitzgerald (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
David Kovac (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
Mike Pisciotta (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
William Watt (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
TC Tahoe (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Carl Andrews (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Greg Wilson (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Hans Davis (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Juliana Chen (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Phil Van Tee (WC Fields Bar: 10-6 – 10-9)
Pop Haydn (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Lindsay Benner (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Kalin & Jinger (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Peter Samelson (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
Jamy Ian Swiss (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
BJ Hickman (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
George Tovar (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
Bruce Gold (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Gould (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Terry Lunceford (WC Fields Bar: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Zabrecky (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Bijan (David Gabbay) (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Paul Draper (Close-Up: 10-27 – 10-30)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

[Dustin Stinett]

A Tribute to Irene Larsen

In celebration of what would have been Irene Larsen’s 80th birthday, this week The Magic Castle has filled the showrooms with entertainers that were among Irene’s favorites. Her birthday, Sunday September 25, is a members-only night.

Hooty-Hoot

Fitzgerald will have a very special guest during the taping of “Who’s Hoo” on Monday, September 26: Randy Pitchford, the new publisher of Genii. Also joining Fitzgerald will be Stuart MacLeod (sans Barry) as well as the music of Eric Bonerz. 8PM in the Inner Circle. All members welcome.

The Man and the Myth

John Lovick and Handsome Jack will be holding a Q&A with host Rob Zabrecky on September 28. A book signing will commence directly following the interview. 8PM in the Inner Circle. All members welcome.

October Schedule Notes

10/5 – PERK: “Houdini & The Spirits” with John Cox
10/9 – Brunch Buyout: Closed to members and guests during brunch
10/10 – PERK: “The Ghosts of The Magic Castle” with Tom Ogden
10/20 – Evening Buyout: Closed to members and guests during regular evening hours

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on September 19, 2016:

The Close-Up Gallery
Max Maven
Steve Valentine
Alfonso (5-7 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Martin Lewis
Jonathan Pendragon

The Palace of Mystery
Liberty Larsen
Huber Marionettes
Danny Cole & Stacey

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday thru Sunday)
Brian Gillis: Thursday thru Saturday
Chris Korn: Sunday

The Peller Theatre (Thursday thru Sunday)
Christopher Hart
Lorenzo Clark

Friday Lunch
Max Maven

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Jeanine Anderson

Sunday Lecture
(9/25) Martin Lewis

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
David Malek (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Tom Craven (Close-Up: wk/of 9-26)
Jheff (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Bodine Bolasco (Parlour: wk/of 9-26)
Chuck Jones and Company (Palace: wk/of 9-26)
Danny Orleans & Jan Rose (Peller: 9-28 – 10-2 and Brunch: 10-1 & 2)
Fitzgerald (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
David Kovac (Peller: 9-29 – 10-2)
Mike Pisciotta (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
William Watt (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
TC Tahoe (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Carl Andrews (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Greg Wilson (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Hans Davis (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Juliana Chen (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Phil Van Tee (WC Fields Bar: 10-6 – 10-9)
Pop Haydn (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Lindsay Benner (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Kalin & Jinger (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Peter Samelson (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
Jamy Ian Swiss (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
BJ Hickman (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
George Tovar (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
Bruce Gold (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Gould (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Terry Lunceford (WC Fields Bar: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Zabrecky (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Bijan (David Gabbay) (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Paul Draper (Close-Up: 10-27 – 10-30)

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 Playing

The schedule that commenced on September 26, 2016:

The Close-Up Gallery
Tom Craven
David Malek
Mark Furey (5-7 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Jheff
Bodine Balasco

The Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones & Company

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday thru Sunday)
Steve Wastell

The Peller Theatre (Thursday thru Sunday)
Fitzgerald
David Kovac

Friday Lunch
Tom Craven

Saturday/Sunday Brunch
The Amazing Geebo

Sunday Lecture
(10/2) David Malek

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

Mike Pisciotta (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
William Watt (Close-Up: wk/of 10-3)
TC Tahoe (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Carl Andrews (Parlour: wk/of 10-3)
Greg Wilson (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Hans Davis (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Juliana Chen (Palace: wk/of 10-3)
Phil Van Tee (WC Fields Bar: 10-6 – 10-9)
Pop Haydn (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Lindsay Benner (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Kalin & Jinger (Palace: wk/of 10-10)
Peter Samelson (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
Jamy Ian Swiss (Peller: 10-13 – 10-16)
BJ Hickman (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
George Tovar (Parlour: wk/of 10-17)
Bruce Gold (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Gould (Peller: 10-20 – 10-23)
Terry Lunceford (WC Fields Bar: 10-20 – 10-23)
Rob Zabrecky (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Bijan (David Gabbay) (Close-Up: wk/of 10-17)
Paul Draper (Close-Up: 10-27 – 10-30)

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice