HOLLYWOOD — As the Los Angeles community faces widespread and unprecedented adversity, The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA) and The Magic Castle®—which itself was recently endangered by the Hollywood Hills fire—are bringing a little bit of magic to the fire recovery effort and people impacted by this tragedy.
The AMA has been spearheading a fundraising effort to collect essentials and toiletries for people in need, asking the community to bring items to the club. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, The Magic Castle will transform its parking lot into a haven of comfort and support, distributing deli sandwiches, chips and cookies to individuals and families facing challenges brought on by the fires. Strolling magicians will be on hand to bring a moment of joy to attendees.
People may select needed items at the event. To ensure that aid reaches those most in need, we are requesting that attendees bring formal ID to identify zip codes in fire zones Any items remaining following the event will be donated to The Red Cross.
Said, Hervé Levy, General Manager of The Magic Castle, “The Magic Castle has been a part of the L.A. community for 62 years. We want to support our neighbors and people across Los Angeles who have been most severely impacted by this unprecedented tragedy … and bring a little magic into their lives for even a few moments. The magic community and other people have reacted quickly and generously to this effort and we look forward to welcoming people in need to our event.”
WHO: People impacted by the fires (ID requested for zip code verification)
WHAT: AMA/The Magic Castle Fundraiser & Community Event, Food, distribution of essential items & strolling magicians
WHEN: TODAY – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., club parking lot
WHERE: The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028
PARKING: Onsite
WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS/REQUESTED ITEMS:
- Gift Cards
- Blankets, Bedding & Pillows
- Flashlights & Batteries
- Deodorant, Soap, Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
- Detergent & Cleaning Supplies
- Rags, Mops, Brooms & Scrub Brushes
- Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
- Bottled Water
- Underwear & Socks (New Only)
- Device Chargers
- Baby Formula, Diapers & Rash Cream
- Children’s Toys & Books
- Pet Food
- PPE, Including Dust Masks
- Heavy-Duty Garbage Bags
- Bandanas, Work Gloves & Other Protective Clothing Items
About the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA) is a unique non-profit. The AMA’s membership—including the world’s most pre-eminent and celebrated magicians and illusionists—lives by the “Magic First” creed, devoted to the advancement of the art of magic and preserving its history. Its headquarters and private clubhouse, the Magic Castle, has been an internationally revered gathering place for the magic brotherhood since opening its doors in 1963. Located in historic Hollywood in an elegant, Victorian-era mansion, the Castle is an experience within itself—a remarkable meeting spot that captures a lost era and is timeless in its appeal, having hosted generations of magic enthusiasts from around the globe, as well as show biz elite from Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Johnny Carson, Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Alexander (all performing members) to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Johnny Depp. The Magic Castle was founded by writer, actor, magician and entrepreneur Milt Larsen and his late brother, Bill Larsen, Jr., and his late wife Irene. Visit us online at: www.MagicCastle.com
