Magic Towne House, Magic venue in Upper East Side, Manhattan, US.
Magic Towne House stood on Third Avenue with three levels containing separate areas for magic performances and children's theater. The building included a magic shop and spaces for cabaret-style shows as well as private events like birthday parties.
The house opened in the 1970s and presented regular magic shows through the 1980s. It became established as a center for live magic under the direction of Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks.
The venue served as a gathering place for magicians who performed and developed their craft in front of audiences. Many professional magicians began their careers by performing on this stage.
The house was located near Bloomingdale's Department Store and was easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors could choose from different show times and book both individual tickets and packages for private groups.
Dorothy Dietrich, the house director, performed spectacular escape acts including famous chain-escape routines and dove productions. Her innovative performances helped set new standards for magic entertainment in New York.
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