As I have mentioned before, one of my son's best friends enjoys doing magic. For his 16th birthday, I went to my friend from college and asked her if she could set up a visit to The Magic Castle. She contacted her friend Magic Bob and we were in.
The Magic Castle has been around since the 60's and you must be brought in by a member of the Academy of Magical Arts. The general public is not allowed in. The only shows that underage children are allowed to attend are the ones during Sunday Brunch, so that's what we made plans to get together for. Bob told us that we would want to see some of the magic going on, so we came in time to see a show before our brunch time and we then went to another show immediately following. The first one we went to was the PARLOUR OF PRESTIDIGITATION. It was a small room with slight of hand stuff going on. My guys, who work that kind of magic, were still impressed with the magician. We then went to brunch and the food was excellent and all you can eat. I am not a fan of "All you can eat Vegas Style brunches", but this was not like that at all. Definitely bring an appetite with you. They make sure you get out in time for the next show and so we went to a bigger stage area with a more stage show performance that just happened to have magic as a part of if. It was good, with lots of audience interaction going on. Then Bob took us around the castle and showed us some of the secrets it has, ghosts and such. he also took us to a quiet area to do close up magic with us. We spent an hour showing and telling and just having a good time. My son's friend even got to do a few tricks for Bob. It was pretty intense.
Then it was time to go and as we left we got to watch the magic fountain out front of the castle. It's pretty unique. If you know anyone who does magic or know anyone who knows a magician, it is a cool place to go. Night performances are adult only and I am sure they are great. Check out a one of a kind experience. You won't regret it.
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