Milt Larsen, the co-founder of the legendary Magic Citadel, has died on the age of 92.
Larsen handed away in his sleep on Sunday evening, household sources advised TMZ.
ABC7’s George Pennacchio reported that Larsen died from pure causes.
The Magic Citadel is a personal membership for magicians situated in Hollywood, California.
Milt Larsen, the founding father of the legendary Magic Citadel, a personal membership for magicians situated within the coronary heart of Hollywood, died on Saturday in Los Angeles, on the age of 92
The Magic Citadel was based in 1963 by brothers Milt (left) and Invoice Larsen (proper) as an homage to their lifeless father’s unrealized dream of making a haunt spot for magicians. Invoice’s spouse, Irene (heart) grew to become ‘the face’ of the fortress
Los Angeles’ most unique membership is tucked away in a mysterious Victorian mansion perched excessive within the Hollywood Hills – a house to the members-only Academy of Magical Arts since 1963 and a personal playground for the world’s best magicians to socialize, drink and commerce tips
Milt Larsen on the Academy of Magical Arts within the early Sixties
‘It’s with heavy hearts that the Academy of Magical Arts shares the unhappy information that Magic Citadel founder Milt Larsen has handed away,’ Chuck Martinez, chair of the board of administrators for the Citadel’s Academy of Magical Arts, mentioned in an announcement supplied to Metropolis Information Service. ‘For many years, he introduced magic to so many lives and his legacy will proceed to take action. We’ll miss him tremendously.’
Larsen was a magician himself and a author for TV sport reveals together with Fact or Penalties.
He based the Magic Citadel in 1963 together with his brother, William Larsen Jr., and William’s spouse Irene.
The Larsen household has operated the unique membership for many years, leasing a gothic residence on 7001 Franklin Avenue from proprietor Thomas O. Glover and turning it into an unique clubhouse for magicians.
Larsen’s spouse Arlene paid tribute to her husband on Monday writing: ‘My beloved husband, Milt, handed away peacefully in his sleep after 92 magical years. I used to be lucky sufficient to have spoken to him proper earlier than his went to mattress, and his was in nice spirits.
‘He led an unbelievable life, and I wish to particularly thank Randy and Kristy Pitchford for making Milt’s final 12 months so particular for him.
‘Within the coming days and weeks there’ll probably be alternatives for us all to rejoice Milt’s life. Within the meantime, I ask for a while to grieve in non-public and for no presents or flowers to be despatched to our residence. Thanks all to your love and suppose. Milt will likely be deeply missed by all who knew him.’
Larsen’s spouse Arlene paid tribute to her husband on Monday writing: ‘My beloved husband, Milt, handed away peacefully in his sleep after 92 magical years. I used to be lucky sufficient to have spoken to him proper earlier than his went to mattress, and his was in nice spirits’
Larsen attends The Academy Of Magical Arts & The Magic Citadel 55 Years In Hollywood celebration at The Magic Citadel on January 2, 2018 in Hollywood
The Magic Citadel President Milt Larsen holds his statue at The Academy Of Magical Arts & The Magic Citadel 55 Years In Hollywood celebration at The Magic Citadel on January 2, 2018
Milt Larsen at six years outdated is pictured performing a card trick for Harry Houdini’s widow, Bess
In 2022, the Franklin Avenue manor was bought by Randy Pitchford, founding father of video-game maker Gearbox Leisure.
An avid magician himself and longtime AMA member and Magic Citadel attendee, Pitchford mentioned he was devoted to the preservation of the 1908-vintage constructing.
‘The Magic Citadel is like bedrock — the middle level of magic,’ Pitchford mentioned in an announcement in 2022.
‘The individuals who consider the Citadel as their residence and the place itself appear to have magical properties which have created and impressed among the world’s best entertainers. I am proud to be trusted to each give again to the place that made me to turn out to be the custodian of the Magic Citadel and to work with its members and the Larsen household to make sure our most unbelievable membership home grows and thrives for many years to return.’
Larsen mentioned on the time that Pitchford ‘has accomplished one thing extraordinary to guard our beloved Magic Citadel and I couldn’t be happier about our present scenario in addition to the prospects for the long run. Randy actually understands and appreciates my imaginative and prescient and the Larsen household imaginative and prescient and there’s no one higher to hold on what we began in 1963.’
Milt Larsen and his late brother had been honored with a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame in 2006.
Milt Larsen and his late brother had been honored with a star on Hollywood Stroll of Fame in 2006
Libby Larsen, Milt Larsen and Irene Larsen attend the after get together for the thirty sixth Annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards Present and Banquet in affiliation with the Magic Citadel on the Henry Fonda Music Field Theater on Could 1, 2004 in Hollywood, California
William Larsen Jr. died in 1993 at age 64. Irene Larsen died in 2016 at age 79.
An extended-time resident of Montecito, Larsen divided his time between Los Angeles and the coastal city.
Along with his spouse Arlene, he’s survived by his niece Erika Larsen, president of Magic Citadel Enterprises Inc., his nephew Dante Larsen, and great-nieces Jessica Hopkins and Liberty Larsen.
No companies have been scheduled right now.