In a move to preserve the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood, video game mogul Randy Pitchford is buying the famous home to the Academy of Magical Arts. The purchase, which is expected to close by the ...

When’s the last time you enjoyed a night of astounding magic and illusion with a festive supper-club crowd gathered in an old Gothic mansion on the edge of Hollywood? Chances are it’s been a while.

You’ve partied in most of Hollywood’s hottest clubs, but for many, an invite to the mysterious Magic Castle, perched under Yamashiro, remains an out-of-reach experience—even for longtime L.A.

A Hollywood institution known for mystery, deception and drama, the Magic Castle is now gripped by a new variety of suspense. Magic Castle mansion owner Randy Pitchford, who bought the establishment ...

The Magic Castle might have a new trick up its sleeve. Owner Randy Pitchford has proposed a wide-reaching reorganization of the business that would take operational control and most revenue streams ...