Let me correct that. I’m an Associate Member, which means I’m not a Magician Member. I don’t do magic, I just really enjoy it. It helps to know a member to recommend you for membership, which is what my husband and I did.

There’s a labyrinth of hallways and lots of velvety decor. Or there was when I was there 25 years ago.

Point: I’m depressed as all get out and everyone knows it and doesn’t care.

If you stay at one of their two on-premise hotels, you can go to the castle without tackling a magician. Dinner is delicious, but expensive and the dress code is strictly enforced.

Yep, it’s a dinner club. It is so much fun. There is something different and entertaining in every room.

Yes, although it’s pretty expensive from what I understand. We had brunch at our event and it was really, really good. They have several bars as well and at least one of them has magic performances from the bartender.

If you live alone, you want someone to find you before you rot. If you have a family, you may not want your kid or your wife to find you.

The interior is still early 20th century with dark woods, odd rooms, plush old furniture, low lighting. So charming and the perfect setting for the shows.

Wow that is very weird too.

Haha! Good for you nerdybirdy. That would certainly be an “abracadabra” moment!

Have you tried it? Can you do it?

Worst Houdini tribute ever.

This is so simple though—there are going to be tons of things you don’t personally “get,” but can still appreciate the skill or artistry or practice of. It’s a basic distinction that people learn to make fast. I hate MMA, but I can appreciate the work and all. It’s just so...simple. Where were you lost?

It’s still members only, but members can bring guests.

I personally am way more impressed by sleight of hand magic than like, the stuff that involves complicated props and mirrors and fireworks stuffed up your sleeve. It takes dexterity and practice and when it looks easy and effortless it just means the person doing it is really good. Seriously, look up a youtube video…

It reminds me that clinical depression and that specific kind of desperation is often profoundly quiet. The living always say, “we had no idea.”

They don’t. It’s for sleight of hand.

Oh, get over yourself. It’s a skillful art form. Just because you don’t appreciate it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t honor those who achieve greatness within their community.

I’m a terrible human being. Please mock my death when I’m gone.

But where did the bag come from?