Monday, October 24, 2011

oh you fancy huh!?


This past week my DC roommate Jessica came to California for her first trip to Los Angeles. 
I was thrilled to be reunited with my youtube addict, closet freak/ gangsta and fellow jerk dancing friend. 
As we were planning out the festivities for the week, Jess mentioned she had an invite to attend 
The Magic Castle. 
I think I gasped in shock. 
Then she told me I could go with her. 
I think I almost fell off my chair. 
The Magic Castle is a Hollywood icon. Nestled against the hills of Hollywood, its a legit castle that was built in 1909 where magicians preform legit magic. The only way to attend is to be a member of the castle (which requires hefty fees or you know...being a magician. nbd.) or getting an exclusive invite to attend. 
Which doesnt happen easily. 
Hence my pure joy and excitement when Jessica said we could go. 
I was also super excited to invite one of my most favorite friends Heather to join us on this magical night. She was equally excited to attend.
The Magic Castle doesnt mess around. 
You gotta dress up real fancy in order to attend. 
and drop some big bucks. 
You have to say "open sesame" to the bookcase pictured behind us for it to turn into the door.
I was hoping being decked out in pearls counted as being fancy.
This place tries to keep up their exclusivity so much that photos arent allowed inside. But of course that didnt stop me from snapping a few!
even the bathrooms were fancy.
Our night included:
A real fancy (and expensive) dinner.
attending the many magic shows and performances the castle has to offer. 
I think my favorite was witnessing the magician's assistant getting cut in half right in front of my eyes. And the many card tricks and disappearing acts we witnessed were seriously mind boggling. 
Like I said, this place doesnt mess around. And the magic was legit. 
Thanks for the invite Jess!
It was a fun and magical night.
 So happy that one of my biggest desires of attending the castle finally came true. 

4 comments:

Jessica Lynn said...

the magic castle is fun isnt it?! my dad is a member and ive been able to go with him! neat that you were able to go

Laura said...

you must be wearing really tall shoes because you look like a giant in all these pics. a cute giant.

kelly l said...

where were you when mom and dad took me and wade? i remember it being pretty fun. glad you had a good time.

leigh said...

kel--when you went with mom and dad i was only in HS and not old enough to go. you gotta be 21 and up.