Join us for dinner and shows at the Magic Castle looming over Hollywood, the world's most famous nightclub for magicians and their guests and home to The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. For more than 40 years, this exclusive private club in the Hollywood Hills has operated from a large, elegant Victorian-style mansion full of mystery and thrills.

Jeffrey Cowan '86, CCLA Board Member At Large, is our member connection. He is a former professional magician turned trial lawyer who used to headline at the Castle while "performing" his way through law school. Jeffrey will serve as the group's host and guide for the evening with the goal of ensuring that we have the opportunity to see as much as possible - including some of the club's hidden secrets. To top off the evening, Jeffrey's may even slip in a surprise performance using his adept sleight of hand skills for an upclose and personal magical view... if the spirits allow. 

Lastly, we will "magically" grow our Scholarship endowment with a little help from attendees, with a potion, I mean portion of the event fee going directly to the CCLA scholarship endowment.

LATE BREAKING NEWS:

Jeffrey reports that “there is a superb line-up of magicians at the Castle for our event, including two guys who are past national sleight of hand champions who also happen to be buddies of mine.  Try to arrive early and stay late in order to see all the good acts.

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 8:00pm Dinner (Get there before 6:30 pm so that you can be sure to get a show before dinner. Either the 7 pm Close Up Show or the 7:30 Parlour Show.)
Location: The Magic Castle is located at 7001 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California: one block north of Hollywood Boulevard, between LaBrea and Highland
Parking: Valet parking provided
Cost: $85 per person (CCLA member + 1 guest); $95 per person for each additional non-member
The price includes: a 3 course dinner (you must choose an entree from the list below at least a week in advance of the event), 1 non-alcoholic beverage at dinner, door entrance fee, main show and other shows, tax and gratuity. The price does not include valet parking ($7.00), alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverage beyond the one provided at dinner).

Age Requirement and Dress Code: You must be 21 or older to attend (Please bring ID with you.) Suits and tie for men;dresses or “appropriate evening attire” for women.
RSVP: Limited spots available. You must RSVP by February 11, 2010 at noon. Click here to buy tickets!!!
More Info: Contact mindy.schleger@cornell.edu

Choice of Entree (as a reminder, we must confirm a specific number of each entrée seven days prior to event date, so please make sure we have your contact information or send Mindy an e-mail with your entry choice at the time you pay):

Roasted Prime Rib slow herb roasted parmesan mashed potatoes, market vegetables; OR
Alaskan King Salmon pommery mustard buerre blanc parmesan mashed potatoes, market vegetables; OR
Free Range Garlic Chicken pan seared, parmesan mashed potatoes, market vegetables; OR
Pasta Primavera linguini pasta with mixed, market vegetables, marinara sauce.

You will be able to select Chocolate Soufflé Cake or Cheesecake at the table.