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Perched on a hill overlooking Hollywood Boulevard, the Magic Castle is one of LA’s most storied landmarks, one that it’s impossible to see without wondering what’s inside. It’s a century-old mansion ...

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Aidan Corcoran, left, Jordan Meller, Jacob Martinez and Anja Steyn are members of the Academy of Magical Arts' Junior Society at the Magic Castle. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Anja Steyn has ...

This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff. Owner Randy Pitchford has proposed a reorganization of the Magic Castle, giving him operational control and most revenue streams from the Academy of Magical Arts ...

Anja Steyn has three disparate loves: puzzles, horror movies and magic. And during her show at the Magic Castle two weeks ago, she not only predicted the horror film someone was thinking of — she ...

Nestled in the Hollywood Hills is a Los Angeles landmark that's tough to get into: The Magic Castle. A blue-grey Victorian style mansion with curved turrets, it looks like a place an animated princess ...