"MAGIC IS THE BEST HOBBY IN THE WORLD!"

.... Says Magic Castle President Neil Patrick Harris in an interview with Entertainment Enquirer:

"Asked to talk some more about his passion for the art of illusion, the star of the hit movie, “The Smurfs,” and the TV series, “How I Met Your Mother,” said, “My hobby is magic. I loved going to the magic store when I was a kid. Magic is the best hobby in the world, because you can buy little tricks, learn them, then present them. You can study the history of magic, learn close-up card or illusion, mentalism and so on.”

“It’s a great private club,” he said of the Magic Castle, a residential mansion built in 1909 that is now a members-only venue offering shows, dinners and brunches. In these laid-back times, the Castle is known for its strict dress code: Coat and tie for men, and evening wear for women. “And, we’re making some changes. The food is better than ever. I never had any idea that I would have to make fiduciary decisions in a $9-million company – but, here we are!”