Attic Fire Breaks Out at Hollywood’s Magic Castle
By Jack Dunn
Published on April 8, 2026.
An attic fire broke out at Hollywood's historic Magic Castle, causing no injuries. The fire occurred at 5:28 p.m. The Magic Castle is a members-only clubhouse that serves dinners and features a rotating roster of magical acts. The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed. The venue was opened in 1963 and declared a cultural monument in 1989. The Larsen family had been leasing the property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased it.
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