Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (August 2018)

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Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (August 2018)

Postby Dustin Stinett » August 2nd, 2018, 4:01 am

Winner, Winner (sorry, no chicken dinner)

The July 17, 2018 installment of the ever-popular Strolling Magic Showdown netted the following strollers with the following places:

• Third Place: Lauro Castillo
• Second Place: Frankie Foti
• First Place: Masanoba Yamamoto

The next installment of this popular even takes place on October 16.

FORE!!!

There are still some slots open for the 2nd annual AMA Golf Tournament (benefitting the Vernon Foundation) on August 13 at Brookside Golf & Country Club. Page 13 of the August newsletter has the details.

Dollar Store Magic

Lose your luggage and props but still have a show? Kayla Drescher teaches you how to put together a show using stuff you can get at the Dollar Store. This Magician Members-only Perk is on August 14, starting at 8PM in the Inner Circle.

Weekend Seminar with Josh Jay

Only a few spots are left for Joshua Jay’s two-day Magician Members-only Weekend Seminar on August 18 and 19. See page 33 of the August Newsletter for details, but hurry! This will sell out!

The Magic of Jazz

The August Hot Summer Nights Jazz Night is on August 22 in the Inner Circle starting at 7:30PM. Providing the music is the CalJAS All-Stars, featuring Lia Booth with Bradley Young, Bruce Babad, Luther Hughes, and Dave Tull. Free for all members and guests.

September is Back To School Month

The Magicians-Only Workshops kick off again on September 4, this one with John Carney at the helm. 7:30 in the Inner Circle. Magician Members only, RSVP required. See page 7 of the August Newsletter.

AMA Member? You Get a PCAM Convention Discount…

The organizers of the 2018 PCAM Convention in Bakersfield, California (the gateway to Delano), on August 9 through 12, are offering a 20% discount off registration for AMA Members. See page 4 of the August Newsletter for more information.

End of an Era

If you’ve been in the Palace Men’s Room (in the hallway on the way to the Palace of Mystery), you might remember three things: how small it is, how dark it is, and what was left of a (now) priceless Horace Goldin “Tiger God” poster used as wallpaper. Well, the room is still small, but newly remodeled in such a way that there is a tad more room (less in the stalls, though), MUCH more light, and a nice clean look. The old posters are gone, however, so no more tears from would-be collectors. New artwork is pending.

Non-Dining Séances with Zabrecky

Before Houdini goes on hiatus at the end of the year, the popular and affordable Non-Dining Séances continues with Zabrecky as your “Ghost Host.” Monday, August 27, four shows (6, 8, 9:45, and 11PM), only $50 per person (parties of two, please). Contact Marisol Alvarez, our Séance Manager, at malarez[at]magiccastle[dot]com.

Lecture Notes

August 5 ... Adrian Vega
August 12 ... Luis Otero
August 19 ... Boris Wild
August 26 ... Carl Christman

Magician Members only, 3PM in the Parlour.

Member’s Menu

August 6, 7, & 8
Jumbo shrimp, crispy parmesan risotto cake, sun gold tomato sauce.
Vegetarian: Eggplant roulades stuffed with ricotta and fresh herbs, served with garden sun gold tomato sauce.
Vegan: Angel hair pasta sautéed with garden eggplant, English peas, baby squash, and garden sun gold tomato sauce.

August 13, 14, & 15
Seared ahi tuna served with snap peas, baby mushrooms, and sea beans, finished with soy ginger broth.
Vegetarian: Garden vegetable lasagna, roasted garlic béchamel, and Magic Castle cheese bread.
Vegan: Miso glazed tofu served with snap peas, baby mushrooms, and sea beans, finished with soy ginger broth.

August 20, 21, & 22
Achiote roasted pork loin, sautéed spinach, horseradish whipped potatoes, and salsa duo.
Vegetarian: Vegetable and pebble bean enchiladas, salsa duo, avocado puree, and sour cream.
Vegan: Portobello mushroom tostada: crispy corn tortillas, pebble beans, garden tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, shredded romaine, avocado purée, red chili salsa, and grilled Portobello.

August 27, 28, & 29
Greek marinated half chicken, russet potatoes, and vegetable skewer.
Vegetarian: Warm zucchini and squash “pasta” sautéed with roasted corn, mushroom, charred cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and creamy avocado pesto.
Vegan: Warm zucchini and squash “pasta” sautéed with roasted corn, mushroom, charred cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado pesto.

We Got Us One of Them Wine Guys … and a New Dining Experience

The Magic Castle now has a professional sommelier: Ian Prichard. He’s just in time to help guide you through the wine pairings during your “Chef’s Table Experience.”

This new option for dining at the Castle allows you and up to 11 guests to dine in the Houdini Séance Chamber (no séance), with a menu custom made for you with Executive Chef Jason Sperber. See page 31 for more details.

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on July 30:

The Close-Up Gallery
Michael Kaminskas
Adrian Vega
Terry Lunceford (5-7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Shawn McMaster
Arthur Trace

The Palace of Mystery
Mike Caveney
Tina Lenert
Jorge Blass

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday to Sunday)
Tim Wise

The Peller Theatre (Friday to Sunday)
Felix Jones
HUBB

Friday Lunch
Adrian Vega

Brunch
Tim Wise

Sunday Lecture
Adrian Vega

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

AUGUST 6-12
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Jeff Bornstein
Early: Luis Otero
Late: David Yee
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Bob Dorian
Late: Jeki Yoo
Palace of Mystery
David Deeble
Bruno Tarnecci
Alana
Peller Theatre
Dave Cox
Bill Chott
W.C. Fields Bar
Bill Weimer
Friday Luncheon CUG
Luis Otero
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Dennis Forel
Lecturer Sunday
Luis Otero

AUGUST 13-19
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Brian
Markenson
Early: Laura London
Late: Boris Wild
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Chris Capehart
Late: Zabrecky
Palace of Mystery
Keith West
Fielding West
Peller Theatre
Nick Paul
Jon Armstrong
W.C. Fields Bar
Karl Hein
Friday Luncheon CUG
Boris Wild
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch
Kids Show
Chris Capehart
Lecturer Sunday
Boris Wild

AUGUST 20-26
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Jesse Dee
Early: Hannibal
Late: Lou Serrano
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Simon Coronel
Late: Carl Christman
Palace of Mystery
Jeff Hobson
Dan Birch
Peller Theatre
Jade
Becky Blaney
W.C. Fields Bar
Jon Armstrong
Friday Luncheon CUG
Lou Serrano
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Arty Loon
Lecturer Sunday
Carl Christman

AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Disco Joe
Early: Ondrej Psenicka
Late: Glenn Farrington
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Billy Kidd
Late: Bill Cook
Palace of Mystery
Steve Valentine
Peller Theatre
Adam Wylie
Lucas Allen
W.C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton (Pool Table Show)
Friday Luncheon CUG
Ondrej Psenicka
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Trissia Baughman
Lecturer Sunday
Glenn Farrington

SEPTEMBER 3-9
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Emanuel Brown
Early: Tom Craven
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Gary Morton
Late: B.J. Hickman
Palace of Mystery
Robert Ramirez
Michael Rayner
Naathan Phan
Peller Theatre
Anthony The Magic
Eddie Medrano
W.C. Fields Bar
Georges-Robert
Friday Luncheon CUG
Johnny Ace Palmer
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Steven Taylor
Lecturer Sunday
David Ginn

SEPTEMBER 10-16
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Greg Otto
Early: Joan DuKore
Late: Robb Weinstock
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Thom Peterson
Palace of Mystery
The “NO SHOW”
Dana Daniels
Richard Allen
Peller Theatre
“The New Bad Boys”
Eric Siegel
Dan Donohue
Library Bar
Bob Bolivar
Friday Luncheon CUG
Joan DuKore
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch
Kids Show
Chuck Jones
Lecturer Sunday
Thom Peterson

SEPTEMBER 17-23
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Curtis Kam
Early: Michael O’Brien
Late: John George
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Rick Gerber
Late: Joe M. Turner
Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones & Company
Peller Theatre
Chris Korn
Tom Frank
Library Bar
Jeff Black
Friday Luncheon CUG
John George
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Tim Mannix
Lecturer Sunday
Curtis Kam

SEPTEMBER 24-30
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Frankie Foti
Early: Joycee Beck
Late: Juan Luis Rubiales
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: David Gabbay
Late: ALAN
Palace of Mystery
Gregory Wilson
Mark Miller
Stoil & Ekaterina
Peller Theatre
Christopher Hart
Rob Gould
Library Bar
Mad Tad
Friday Luncheon CUG
Juan Luis Rubiales
Sunday Brunch Kids Show
The Swami From El Monte
& Princess Spendalot
Lecturer Sunday
Juan Luis Rubiales

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

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Re: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (August 2018)

Postby Dustin Stinett » August 15th, 2018, 4:53 pm

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on August 13:

The Close-Up Gallery
Laura London
Boris Wild
Brian Markenson (5-7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Chris Capehart
Zabrecky

The Palace of Mystery
Keith West
Fielding West

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday to Sunday)
Karl Hein

The Peller Theatre (Friday to Sunday)
Nick Paul
Jon Armstrong

Friday Lunch
Boris Wild

Brunch
Chris Capehart

Sunday Lecture
Boris Wild

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

AUGUST 20-26
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Jesse Dee
Early: Hannibal
Late: Lou Serrano
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Simon Coronel
Late: Carl Christman
Palace of Mystery
Jeff Hobson
Dan Birch
Peller Theatre
Jade
Becky Blaney
W.C. Fields Bar
Jon Armstrong
Friday Luncheon CUG
Lou Serrano
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Arty Loon
Lecturer Sunday
Carl Christman

AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Disco Joe
Early: Ondrej Psenicka
Late: Glenn Farrington
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Billy Kidd
Late: Bill Cook
Palace of Mystery
Steve Valentine
Peller Theatre
Adam Wylie
Lucas Allen
W.C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton (Pool Table Show)
Friday Luncheon CUG
Ondrej Psenicka
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Trissia Baughman
Lecturer Sunday
Glenn Farrington

SEPTEMBER 3-9
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Emanuel Brown
Early: Tom Craven
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Gary Morton
Late: B.J. Hickman
Palace of Mystery
Robert Ramirez
Michael Rayner
Naathan Phan
Peller Theatre
Anthony The Magic
Eddie Medrano
W.C. Fields Bar
Georges-Robert
Friday Luncheon CUG
Johnny Ace Palmer
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Steven Taylor
Lecturer Sunday
David Ginn

SEPTEMBER 10-16
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Greg Otto
Early: Joan DuKore
Late: Robb Weinstock
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Thom Peterson
Palace of Mystery
The “NO SHOW”
Dana Daniels
Richard Allen
Peller Theatre
“The New Bad Boys”
Eric Siegel
Dan Donohue
Library Bar
Bob Bolivar
Friday Luncheon CUG
Joan DuKore
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch
Kids Show
Chuck Jones
Lecturer Sunday
Thom Peterson

SEPTEMBER 17-23
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Curtis Kam
Early: Michael O’Brien
Late: John George
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Rick Gerber
Late: Joe M. Turner
Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones & Company
Peller Theatre
Chris Korn
Tom Frank
Library Bar
Jeff Black
Friday Luncheon CUG
John George
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Tim Mannix
Lecturer Sunday
Curtis Kam

SEPTEMBER 24-30
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Frankie Foti
Early: Joycee Beck
Late: Juan Luis Rubiales
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: David Gabbay
Late: ALAN
Palace of Mystery
Gregory Wilson
Mark Miller
Stoil & Ekaterina
Peller Theatre
Christopher Hart
Rob Gould
Library Bar
Mad Tad
Friday Luncheon CUG
Juan Luis Rubiales
Sunday Brunch Kids Show
The Swami From El Monte
& Princess Spendalot
Lecturer Sunday
Juan Luis Rubiales

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

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Re: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (August 2018)

Postby Dustin Stinett » August 23rd, 2018, 2:52 am

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on August 20:

The Close-Up Gallery
Hannibal
Lou Serrano
Jesse Dee (5-7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Simon Coronel
Carl Christman

The Palace of Mystery
Jeff Hobson
Dan Birch

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday to Sunday)
Jon Armstrong

The Peller Theatre (Friday to Sunday)
Jonathan Levit
Jade

Friday Lunch
Lou Serrano

Brunch
Arty Loon

Sunday Lecture
Carl Christman

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour: Disco Joe
Early: Ondrej Psenicka
Late: Glenn Farrington
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Billy Kidd
Late: Bill Cook
Palace of Mystery
Steve Valentine
Peller Theatre
Adam Wylie
Lucas Allen
W.C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton (Pool Table Show)
Friday Luncheon CUG
Ondrej Psenicka
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Trissia Baughman
Lecturer Sunday
Glenn Farrington

SEPTEMBER 3-9
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Emanuel Brown
Early: Tom Craven
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Gary Morton
Late: B.J. Hickman
Palace of Mystery
Robert Ramirez
Michael Rayner
Naathan Phan
Peller Theatre
Anthony The Magic
Eddie Medrano
W.C. Fields Bar
Georges-Robert
Friday Luncheon CUG
Johnny Ace Palmer
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Steven Taylor
Lecturer Sunday
David Ginn

SEPTEMBER 10-16
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Greg Otto
Early: Joan DuKore
Late: Robb Weinstock
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Thom Peterson
Palace of Mystery
The “NO SHOW”
Dana Daniels
Richard Allen
Peller Theatre
“The New Bad Boys”
Eric Siegel
Dan Donohue
Library Bar
Bob Bolivar
Friday Luncheon CUG
Joan DuKore
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch
Kids Show
Chuck Jones
Lecturer Sunday
Thom Peterson

SEPTEMBER 17-23
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Curtis Kam
Early: Michael O’Brien
Late: John George
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Rick Gerber
Late: Joe M. Turner
Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones & Company
Peller Theatre
Chris Korn
Tom Frank
Library Bar
Jeff Black
Friday Luncheon CUG
John George
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Tim Mannix
Lecturer Sunday
Curtis Kam

SEPTEMBER 24-30
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Frankie Foti
Early: Joycee Beck
Late: Juan Luis Rubiales
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: David Gabbay
Late: ALAN
Palace of Mystery
Gregory Wilson
Mark Miller
Stoil & Ekaterina
Peller Theatre
Christopher Hart
Rob Gould
Library Bar
Mad Tad
Friday Luncheon CUG
Juan Luis Rubiales
Sunday Brunch Kids Show
The Swami From El Monte
& Princess Spendalot
Lecturer Sunday
Juan Luis Rubiales

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice

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Re: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (August 2018)

Postby Dustin Stinett » August 30th, 2018, 2:45 am

Now Playing

The schedule that commenced on August 27:

The Close-Up Gallery
Ondrej Psenicka
Glenn Farrington
Disco Joe (5-7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday)

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Billy Kidd
Bill Cook

The Palace of Mystery
"Life and Other Deceptions" starring Steve Valentine

W.C. Fields Bar (Thursday to Sunday)
Chef Anton's Pool Table Show

The Peller Theatre (Friday to Sunday)
Adam Wylie
Lucas Allen

Friday Lunch
Ondrej Psenicka

Brunch
Trissia Baughman

Sunday Lecture
Glenn Farrington

Sneak Peek of Some Future Performers…

SEPTEMBER 3-9
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Emanuel Brown
Early: Tom Craven
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Gary Morton
Late: B.J. Hickman
Palace of Mystery
Robert Ramirez
Michael Rayner
Naathan Phan
Peller Theatre
Anthony The Magic
Eddie Medrano
W.C. Fields Bar
Georges-Robert
Friday Luncheon CUG
Johnny Ace Palmer
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Steven Taylor
Lecturer Sunday
David Ginn

SEPTEMBER 10-16
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Greg Otto
Early: Joan DuKore
Late: Robb Weinstock
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Thom Peterson
Palace of Mystery
The “NO SHOW”
Dana Daniels
Richard Allen
Peller Theatre
“The New Bad Boys”
Eric Siegel
Dan Donohue
Library Bar
Bob Bolivar
Friday Luncheon CUG
Joan DuKore
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch
Kids Show
Chuck Jones
Lecturer Sunday
Thom Peterson

SEPTEMBER 17-23
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Curtis Kam
Early: Michael O’Brien
Late: John George
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Rick Gerber
Late: Joe M. Turner
Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones & Company
Peller Theatre
Chris Korn
Tom Frank
Library Bar
Jeff Black
Friday Luncheon CUG
John George
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Kids Show
Tim Mannix
Lecturer Sunday
Curtis Kam

SEPTEMBER 24-30
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Frankie Foti
Early: Joycee Beck
Late: Juan Luis Rubiales
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: David Gabbay
Late: ALAN
Palace of Mystery
Gregory Wilson
Mark Miller
Stoil & Ekaterina
Peller Theatre
Christopher Hart
Rob Gould
Library Bar
Mad Tad
Friday Luncheon CUG
Juan Luis Rubiales
Sunday Brunch Kids Show
The Swami From El Monte
& Princess Spendalot
Lecturer Sunday
Juan Luis Rubiales

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

Schedule is subject to change without notice


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