Shawn McMaster is a full-time comedy magician and writer based in Southern California. He is an international author and performer appearing in clubs, theaters, and cruise ships around the world.
Magic shows that can make a little extra magic
The Magic Castle has many special features, and one of the most popular is the Houdini Séance Room.
2025 marks an astonishing 50-year anniversary for this very special youth program at The Magic Castle.
A Castle favorite, Eddie Goldstein stops in for a week-long run and in true Eddie for, gets the party started.
Just after its 62nd anniversary, The Magic Castle narrowly escaped nearby wildfires. Many magicians weren’t as fortunate, sparking a wave of community support and relief efforts.
January 2 is Founders’ Day, the day we celebrate the anniversary of the opening of our beloved club and the founders who made it happen: Bill, Irene, and Milt Larsen.
Great performers have come and gone at The Magic Castle. Shawn McMaster celebrates the return of Ivan Amodei, a Castle favorite
The Magic Castle takes on a whole new mystique during the holidays—transforming from haunted house to pirate ship to winter wonderland—all within weeks. Behind the gates lies a seasonal spectacle few expect, but many lucky visitors never forget.