Hollywood’s Magic Castle has always been shrouded in exclusivity. And it's no wonder: With its labyrinthian hallways and murky red rooms bearing names like the “Parlour of Prestidigitation” and “The ...

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A Los Angeles institution spared from the flames gives back to the community with donations and magic tricks to lift evacuees' spirits. LA's Magic Castle offers a brief escape during the wildfires ...

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 ...