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On January 2nd, professional performing magicians and an eclectic list of celebrity guests launched a year-long celebration for an Iconic Hollywood Landmark's 50th anniversary. Check out photos from the event below!

Kathryn Crosby's LIFE WITH BING with Musical Direction by Edward Sayegh played last week at Cabaret at the Castle. In the show, Crosby performs classic songs of stage and screen, and shares anecdotes about the famous and their lives during Hollywood and Broadway's golden era. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below!

It's difficult to put Nita Whitaker into one category. Graced by gospel, trained in opera, honed in pop, Nita's voice is a remarkable instrument that's difficult to define. But when you hear her power chops and sweet bell tones, you know you are in the presence of greatness.

The Magic of Miranda Sings at Cabaret at the Castle

In November 2009, the historic structure once known as the Lane Mansion celebrated its centennial. On Jan 2nd, 1963 that same structure became known as the world famous Magic Castle, whose membership has grown to over 20,000 strong. This week fans and fanatics of the mystical and mysterious world of illusion gathered to reaffirm the facilities dedication to the theatrical art form that has it's very roots in the foundation of entertainment itself.

Cabaret at the Castle celebrates the holidays with an amazing musical line-up of first-class talent. Featuring: Nita Whitaker, Alli Mauzey, Julie Garnye, David Burnham, Ty Taylor, and Jason Graae, under the direction of Scott Nevins and hosted by Shawn Pelofsky.

As previously reported, on November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts lauched a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre, IT's MAGIC!, on Nov 8th.

Among those on hand to celebrate 2008's the best of the best in the lavish world of mystery and illusion at the Avalon Hollywood (1735 N. Vine, Hollywood, CA 90028) for The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. 41st Annual Awards Show were Zach Quinto, Florence Henderson, Jeff Probst, Mac King, Erin Murphy, Gay Blackstone, Max Maven, Mike Caveney, Larry Wilmore, Christina Hendricks, and host, Broadway, television and motion picture star Neil Patrick Harris.

Join Kristin Chenoweth, Zach Quinto, Florence Henderson, Bruce Villanch, Jeff Probst, Steve Valentine, Mac King, Gay Blackstone, Max Maven, Mike Caveney, Larry Wilmore, Christina Hendricks, and host, Broadway, television and motion picture star Neil Patrick Harris, for this highly anticipated entertainment tradition. The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. 41st Annual Awards Show celebrates the lavish world of mystery and illusion by gathering the top magicians from all over the world for one star-studded spectacular night. Executive Producer: Steve Dick. Producers: Neil Patrick Harris & Matt Patton. Writer: David Regal.

Join Kristin Chenoweth, Zach Quinto, Florence Henderson, Bruce Villanch, Jeff Probst, Steve Valentine, Mac King, Gay Blackstone, Max Maven, Mike Caveney, Larry Wilmore, Christina Hendricks, and host, Broadway, television and motion picture star Neil Patrick Harris, for this highly anticipated entertainment tradition. The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. 41st Annual Awards Show celebrates the lavish world of mystery and illusion by gathering the top magicians from all over the world for one star-studded spectacular night. Executive Producer: Steve Dick. Producers: Neil Patrick Harris & Matt Patton. Writer: David Regal.

Saturday night was truly an amazing star studded tribute to Stage Magicians at the Tony Awards for Magicians - The Academy of Magic Arts Awards. Participants ranged from Jason Alexander to Bruce Vilanch the stars turned out to support this theatrical institution on its 40th Anniversary.