How much is an associate membership at the Magic Castle?
James Stevens
Updated on March 03, 2026
How to do it: You can join as an associate member for an annual fee of $750 (plus initiation, at $1,500), but if it’s just an evening you’re after—which means dinner and a show—find a magician (like our friend Rob Zabrecky, pictured here) who’ll float you a guest pass.
How much is an annual membership to the Magic Castle?
Although membership to the club costs $750 per year (plus a $1,500 initiation fee) there are a couple ways of getting in as a guest. Magic enthusiasts can book a night at the Magic Castle Hotel next door for up to eight guest passes. (Each guest pass will cost about $75 per night after a cover and required dinner.)
How exclusive is the Magic Castle?
What to expect during your Day at the castle. The Magic Castle is the exclusive private clubhouse for members of The Academy of Magical Arts. You must be a member or have a guest card from a member to gain admittance. We adhere to a strict dress code.
Who is the youngest magician at Magic Castle?
Danny was the only one of 19 talented young magicians accepted into the Magic Castle’s junior program. That same year Danny performed in the main showroom giving him the distinction of being the youngest member ever to perform at The Magic Castle.
How do you become an associate member of the Magic Castle?
An audition for anyone interested in joining the club as a Resident Magician Member is required. Applicants must have one Magician Member of the Academy who has seen them perform what they plan to audition sponsor their membership.
How much is it to go to the Magic Castle?
The admission fee if you manage to get an invite is $20 Monday through Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday, which does not include the cost of dinner, which is required and can bring the cost upwards of $75 per person.
Who are the members of the Magic Castle?
Many celebrities have performed at the Magic Castle, including Orson Welles, Johnny Carson, Steve Martin, and Neil Patrick Harris….Academy of Magical Arts.
| Formation | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California |
| Membership | ~4,800 |
| President | Randy Sinnott, Jr. |
| Website | magiccastle.com |
How much does the Magic Castle cost?
How do I get a guest pass to the Magic Castle?
To obtain a “guest pass” you must know a member and get one from that member. The guest pass MUST be filled out completely with the guest name and signed by the member. Since the Magic Castle is a private club this is the only way to gain admission.
What happens when you become a Magic Castle member?
When you become a member, the Magic Castle becomes your Magic Castle. You and your guests can enjoy the unique talents of the Magic Castle’s world-class performers and dine in Victorian Splendor.
How do I become a member of the Academy of Magical Arts?
You can apply for an associate membership into the Academy of Magical Arts, no magic training required.
What is a magmagician membership?
Magician membership is a yearly membership designed for anyone over the age of 21 who considers themselves a Magician and actively practices magic either as a hobby or a career.
What is the Magic Castle?
Magicians and magic enthusiasts around the world have come to know the Castle as the ultimate magic clubhouse and home of the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. When you become a member, the Magic Castle becomes your Magic Castle.
