Houdini returns to the The Magic Castle ... or rather the man who played him in hit film release for Paramount-Tony Curtis. Mr Curtis becomes the next featured artist in the highly popular LEGEND SERIES held at the Magic Castle. A series that celebrates the life and career of some of stage and screens greatest Icons. The audience response has been overwhelming with previous guest including Phyllis Diller, Rose Marie and Tippi Hedren. Patrons are invited to a screening of "Some Like It Hot," and to meet, Mr. Curtis, who has starred in over 140 major motion pictures. All proceeds will benefit the Shiloh Horse Rescue (www.shilohhorserescue.com).
Famous for his thick black wavy hair, handsome good looks, flashing long eyelashes and trademark New York accent. Mr Curtis flexography includes many of the greatest movies in Hollywood history including The Prince Who Was a Thief (1951), Houdini (1953), The Sweet Smell of Success (1957), The Vikings (1958), The Defiant Ones (1959), Some Like It Hot (1959) and the 1960 epic Spartacus to name only a few. Tony is now enjoying a successful second career as a fine artist. Since at least the early 1960s, Curtis has had a second career as a painter, assemblage creator, and sketcher. His work can command more than $50,000 a canvas now and it is on this he now focuses rather than movies. "I still make movies but I'm not that interested any more. I paint all the time." Tony's paintings are featured in galleries all around the world, including in Las Vegas, Carmel, Maui, Whistler, London, Paris, and New York. In 2007 his painting The Red Table went on display at the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan. In addition, Tony is the biggest supporter of Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, a non-profit horse rescue started by he and his wife, Jill. For more information visit www.shilohhorserescue.com
The Magic Castle is the world's most famous club for magicians and magic enthusiasts and home to The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. The Magic Castle is the showplace for some of the greatest magicians from around the globe and houses one of the largest original collections of Houdini's great tools of the trade. Great pride is taken in showcasing the magnificent building that houses the Magic Castle. Construction of the original mansion was completed in 1909, so the now established Hollywood landmark recently celebrated in centennial.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 30th, 2010 - 6:00pm Dinner with Tony Curtis (Limited Seating); Then 8:00 - Midnight will feature a booksigning and gallery exhibit of Mr Curtis's work in the Magic Castle's Inner Circle.
Sunday, Jan 31st, 2010 - 4:00pm screening of "Some Like It Hot" w/ Q&A to follow
6:30pm to 8:00pm - Booksigning
The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028
TICKETS: Saturday Dinner $85 for non-members
Sunday Q&A and booksigning $10 for non-members
by calling 323-851-3313 x434
