The structure of access is intentional and foundational to everything the Magic Castle represents. An Invitation Is Usually Your Ticket InsideGetting through the doors of the Magic Castle almost always comes down to who you know. On January 2, 1963, the Magic Castle officially opened, becoming the permanent home of the Academy of Magical Arts. Dinner Is Part Of The Evening ExperienceAn evening at the Magic Castle is not structured around a quick show and a fast exit. The intentional secrecy woven throughout the Magic Castle is not accidental theater.