{"id":3688,"date":"2023-07-12T10:07:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T17:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scot.fun\/damentals\/?p=3688"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:19:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T21:19:30","slug":"getting-you-in-to-the-hollywood-magic-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scot.fun\/damentals\/getting-you-in-to-the-hollywood-magic-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting you in to the Hollywood Magic Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Hollywood Magic Castle is an incredible private club. It’s a really special experience. I’ve helped people get in. I am writing this article to inform people that it’s complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a private club and i’m not a member. I am connected to many performers and members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting people’s careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone that i get in would be putting my reputation on the line as well as any member or performer that puts you on the list. Many people – even some of my friends – drink too much or get wild. Then, it’s not good for my business relationships. We in showbiz need strong relationships and we need to be dependable. When I promise someone that folks are cool, I want to come thru on that promise every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The castle also has many rules<\/a> that need to be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you could try to develop a friendship with me where I trust you to behave well and inspire me to go through the work of getting in you in to the castle, or you could become a member. The membership would probably be faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest openings are scarce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I performed at the castle last time, I was able to bring in 6 guests on a wednesday night for free. Anyone after that needed to pay full door fees and have dinner reservations. Most of these spots are saved for close friends and industry contacts. Since a person’s list is limited they also want to be assured that every guest will show up. If a guest doesn’t show up, or doesn’t follow the rules including the strict dress code, it’s a waste of a valuable pass.

Many people want to come to the castle and it’s a great place for a performer to be showcased. So, they usually want someone who’s good for them to come to the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s challenging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The way guests are managed is very old school. There isn’t a ticket system or any digital way to organize the guests. That means that a performer or a member must talk to someone about their list. They need to keep track of their own guest list, and the person managing the whole list needs to organize it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performers must submit their lists 24hrs in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also an option for a member to walk people in. I think they have 4 guests allowable for free each night. After that maximum, the guests each need to pay $25 for entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valet for non-members is $25 + tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the people with dinner reservations who are paying for entry will need to be on a list. After they’re added to the list, they’ll need to call the reservations line and announce they’re on a guest list before making their dinner reservation. Dinner reservations are limited also. Food is not at a competitive price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you come to me, I need to…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. figure out what connection I have to get a person in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. I have to then figure out how to communicate with that connection. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Then, get approval from them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. check back in with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. introduce you two<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. make sure that any questions are answered<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The connection person needs to…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. check with their current list counts for each night<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. communicate with me<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. communicate with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. add you to the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. they might feel obligated to say hi to you after the show too<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      I’m your friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you’re already someone whom I trust and like, and you want me to introduce you to a performer, the only performers that can get you on the list are the ones performing the night you’d like to visit. I don’t know the booking schedule <\/a>in advance. So, you’ll probably need to check in with me the week of your visit so that I can check the lineup and see if I can connect you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      The Hollywood Magic Castle is an incredible private club. It’s a really special experience. I’ve helped people get in. I am writing this article to inform people that it’s complicated. It’s a private club and i’m not a member. I am connected to many performers and members. 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