Halloween means different things to different people.
To kids, it means costumes and candy. To adults, it means candy without the need for costumes. To magicians — half-way between kids and adults on the maturity scale — it means increased bookings and Houdini.
The Magic Castle sends news of their good work on the streets of Hollywood; where adults of all callings can wear festive and mysterious costumes year-round.
The Magic Castle’s Founder, Milt Larsen received a call on November 1, 2000 from a concerned visitor to the Walk of Fame, that the Houdini star, located just one block south of The Magic Castle, was cracked.
Interestingly, the manifestation happened exactly 25 years to the day of its placement at Hollywood and Orange.
Thanks to the efforts and donations of David Copperfield, Penn and Teller, Lance Burton, Tihany, Marvyn Roy (Mr. Electric), Siegfried and Roy, and the Larsens, Houdini’s star has been refurbished. The Magic Castle and some of its Hollywood friends unveiled the new star on October 24, 2008 — the 84th anniversary of Houdini’s last performance. Continue reading Magic Castle Celebrates New Houdini Star
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