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The Magic Castle

7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-851-3313
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Ranked #29 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Dinner Theaters
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Lancaster, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We have visited the Magic Castle multiple times with friends. I love the atmosphere. The food was most excellent--we had the "Classic Beef Wellington." The magic shows are well worth the price of admission. There is a dress code--check the web for details. More

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Tucson, Arizona
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Went to the Magic Castle as a a guest and part of a small group. If you are a guest you must eat dinner. If you eat dinner you must order an entree. There is a dress code. Based on the experience of our group of eight people, I would suggest viewing the restaurant as a classic steak/prime rib house.... More

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Burbank, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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I have been a member of the Magic Castle for six years, and I may be prejudiced, but it's one of my favorite places on the planet. The food is excellent. I have always been pleased by the salmon and the crab cakes. The Cobb Salad is the original recipe and presentation, authorized by Brown Derby founder Bob Cobb's daughter... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We were led to believe this is some sort of exclusive club - its not. Its the worst food you'll ever pay such high prices for. We were a party of 10 and dinner was $700, drinks another few hundred. 2 people couldnt even eat the dinner. Its embarrassing -- kept thinking of Twin Peaks, and the dwarf and all... More

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Auckland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We were invited to visit the Magic Castle by a friend who is a member. We had a meal and then watched 3 sessions of Magicians. What an amazing event and quite a highlight of our trip to LA. Dress is formal, men a suit and women very smart casual. The service at dinner was old world courtesy. The shows... More

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Los Angeles, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I went here last week with a friend who's taking classes. One of the most unforgettable nights of my life. I'm so impressed I'll probably be taking classes here just so I can come back. It's about as close as you can get to a real-life Hogwarts. I was there for about four hours and I still get the impression... More

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Encino
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

If you can get a chance and the opportunity, make sure you visit "The Magic Castle". We have dined here many times and always had a good experience. However, the food alone is not the magic that encompasses this castle. You will be entertained by some of the best magicians around. Always a wonderful experience. More

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LongBeach CA
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64 reviews 64 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Cool place if you can get in. You have to be a member or the guest of one. Magicians were performing in all the rooms. Apparently I had dinner, but drank too much to remember. I was there for the performances and the cool old building. More

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California, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado,
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

I was here with my family years ago and still remember the occasion. We all had a very good time with all the sights and sounds of this venue, and I would reccomend it to anyone who has never been there before, as it's an experience that you are unlikely to forget. More

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Massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

You will have a blast at the magic castle though i gotta tell you the food is really terrible. If you can find a way in without having to have the really expensive, bad food, you will have a great time. You must know a member to be invited and i think if you go with the member, you do... More

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