FEATURE STORY:
Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke and Mirrors
MAGIC CASTLE ON FIRE:
[UPDATE - 11/3/11]:
Newest report from the Magic Castle regarding their re-opening:
They announced today on their website that, "pending approval by several City of Los Angeles authorities, the Academy of Magical Arts is planning to re-open the Magic Castle this coming weekend. Once these approvals are given, the first night of this ‘soft opening’ will be announced." An "Inferno Fund" has been established where donations can be made to help with the restoration costs. Anyone can make these donations by visiting: www.magiccastle.com and click on the "Inferno Fund" button on the lower right-hand corner.
[UPDATE - 11/1/11]:
Restoration efforts began today on the dining room and offices of the Magic Castle, with the phone and computer system hopefully up and operational tomorrow. Unofficial reports are that the Castle may be open again by Saturday.
(Story taken from latimes.com)
Fire officials are trying assess the damage after a greater-alarm fire ripped through the famed Magic Castle in the Hollywood Hills on Monday.
Fire crews said the blaze was contained largely to the attic and walls of the historic venue but that there might be significant water damage.
There is no immediate cause for the blaze, but one source told The Times that maintenance had been done in the building Monday morning.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a fire was reported in the attic of the building at 7001 W. Franklin Avenue after noon. An LAFD spokesman described it as a greater-alarm fire and said crews were on the scene trying to put it out.
Several photos on Twitter and television coverage showed LAFD personnel on ladders and on the roof of the Magic Castle working on the blaze.
No injuries were reported.
[UPDATE - From the Magic Castle]:
The Magic Castle just posted the following:
"The fire is officially knocked down. We can't thank LAFD and 120+ firefighters who responded enough. Again, we are officially closed tonight as we regroup and assess damage. We will have updates regarding our re-opening as soon as we know more. Thank you for your support and understanding. This community is a tight-knit one and we certainly feel the love coming in from around the world."
[UPDATE - 3:44 pm]:
An unofficial report states that the blaze was possibly started accidentally by a welding torch being used by a maintenance person on the roof of the Castle.
A press conference was held outside the club with the LAFD fire chief. You can watch that here. Thanks to Brian Nolan for this wonderful coverage of the conference.
Of course, the Castle had to close for Halloween night, but the Comedy Store in Hollywood graciously offered the use of their facilities at no charge. No official word on if the festivities planned for the Castle would be moved to that location.
[UPDATE - 11/3/11]:
Newest report from the Magic Castle regarding their re-opening:
They announced today on their website that, "pending approval by several City of Los Angeles authorities, the Academy of Magical Arts is planning to re-open the Magic Castle this coming weekend. Once these approvals are given, the first night of this ‘soft opening’ will be announced." An "Inferno Fund" has been established where donations can be made to help with the restoration costs. Anyone can make these donations by visiting: www.magiccastle.com and click on the "Inferno Fund" button on the lower right-hand corner.
[UPDATE - 11/1/11]:
Restoration efforts began today on the dining room and offices of the Magic Castle, with the phone and computer system hopefully up and operational tomorrow. Unofficial reports are that the Castle may be open again by Saturday.
(Story taken from latimes.com)
Fire officials are trying assess the damage after a greater-alarm fire ripped through the famed Magic Castle in the Hollywood Hills on Monday.
Fire crews said the blaze was contained largely to the attic and walls of the historic venue but that there might be significant water damage.
There is no immediate cause for the blaze, but one source told The Times that maintenance had been done in the building Monday morning.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a fire was reported in the attic of the building at 7001 W. Franklin Avenue after noon. An LAFD spokesman described it as a greater-alarm fire and said crews were on the scene trying to put it out.
Several photos on Twitter and television coverage showed LAFD personnel on ladders and on the roof of the Magic Castle working on the blaze.
No injuries were reported.
[UPDATE - From the Magic Castle]:
The Magic Castle just posted the following:
"The fire is officially knocked down. We can't thank LAFD and 120+ firefighters who responded enough. Again, we are officially closed tonight as we regroup and assess damage. We will have updates regarding our re-opening as soon as we know more. Thank you for your support and understanding. This community is a tight-knit one and we certainly feel the love coming in from around the world."
[UPDATE - 3:44 pm]:
An unofficial report states that the blaze was possibly started accidentally by a welding torch being used by a maintenance person on the roof of the Castle.
A press conference was held outside the club with the LAFD fire chief. You can watch that here. Thanks to Brian Nolan for this wonderful coverage of the conference.
Of course, the Castle had to close for Halloween night, but the Comedy Store in Hollywood graciously offered the use of their facilities at no charge. No official word on if the festivities planned for the Castle would be moved to that location.
We are very excited to welcome Max Maven as one of our regular columnists beginning in our upcoming July / August 2011 issue!
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WHAT'S INSIDE VOL 2 ISSUE 3:
Feature Story:
Smoke and Mirrors
Award-winning magician Jon Armstrong and comic book writer Mike Costa join creative forces to become the dynamic duo behind the upcoming and unusual five-issue magic-themed comic book Smoke and Mirrors Due out early next year, this comic book promises to take readers – magic fans or no – to places no comic book has ever gone before.
Storytime:
Mike Caldwell was a jolly comedy magician who should have been a much bigger star than he was, and whose act had a very memorable opening. Max Maven paints a wonderful portrait of this performer of the past.
Prior Art:
David Byron offers examples from ancient art that may have served as very early magic wands.
Marketing:
So you have a successful marketing system in place, and the calls are coming in. You may still have a hole in your marketing strategy, and Lou Serrano suggests ways to recognize it, and how to patch it.
Behind the Owl:
Rich Cowley explains why he customarily does not attend magic conventions, and what he did recently to bring a bit of that atmosphere to the Magic Castle.
Consultant's Corner:
Tony Clark describes the good, the bad, and the ugly of convention competitions. Don’t enter another magic competition until you read this column!
The Method for Better Graphic Design:
Performing a trick with your business card is a memorable way to give it out to a potential client. Kris Sheppard suggests ways to accomplish that, but also gives tips on how to make your card’s design just as memorable.
Performing Standing Up:
Paul Romhany takes a look at the care and feeding of your Multiplying Bottles set, and offers some invaluable tips from his years of involvement with the props.
The Hard Truth:
Brent Geris looks at E-Z Add A Number by Nathan Kranzo, Aldo Colombini’s No Second Chance, and offers end-of-the-year product “naughty’ and “nice” lists described as only Brent can do it.
Who Moved My Cup Load?:
We have all experienced the unexpected event that turns a mere trick into a freakin’ miracle. Who better than Tom Burgoon to share some of the most amazing and memorable flukes of his and his friends?
Judgmental Tidings:
Our news section reporting on current happenings within the magic industry with a thoughtful, witty, and editorial slant.
Feature Story:
Smoke and Mirrors
Award-winning magician Jon Armstrong and comic book writer Mike Costa join creative forces to become the dynamic duo behind the upcoming and unusual five-issue magic-themed comic book Smoke and Mirrors Due out early next year, this comic book promises to take readers – magic fans or no – to places no comic book has ever gone before.
Storytime:
Mike Caldwell was a jolly comedy magician who should have been a much bigger star than he was, and whose act had a very memorable opening. Max Maven paints a wonderful portrait of this performer of the past.
Prior Art:
David Byron offers examples from ancient art that may have served as very early magic wands.
Marketing:
So you have a successful marketing system in place, and the calls are coming in. You may still have a hole in your marketing strategy, and Lou Serrano suggests ways to recognize it, and how to patch it.
Behind the Owl:
Rich Cowley explains why he customarily does not attend magic conventions, and what he did recently to bring a bit of that atmosphere to the Magic Castle.
Consultant's Corner:
Tony Clark describes the good, the bad, and the ugly of convention competitions. Don’t enter another magic competition until you read this column!
The Method for Better Graphic Design:
Performing a trick with your business card is a memorable way to give it out to a potential client. Kris Sheppard suggests ways to accomplish that, but also gives tips on how to make your card’s design just as memorable.
Performing Standing Up:
Paul Romhany takes a look at the care and feeding of your Multiplying Bottles set, and offers some invaluable tips from his years of involvement with the props.
The Hard Truth:
Brent Geris looks at E-Z Add A Number by Nathan Kranzo, Aldo Colombini’s No Second Chance, and offers end-of-the-year product “naughty’ and “nice” lists described as only Brent can do it.
Who Moved My Cup Load?:
We have all experienced the unexpected event that turns a mere trick into a freakin’ miracle. Who better than Tom Burgoon to share some of the most amazing and memorable flukes of his and his friends?
Judgmental Tidings:
Our news section reporting on current happenings within the magic industry with a thoughtful, witty, and editorial slant.
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