Milt Larsen, co-founder of Hollywood’s Magic Castle, has died aged 92.
The author and magician died of pure causes in Los Angeles, his household introduced.
Larsen got here from a household of musicians, his father, William Larsen Sr., a outstanding native protection lawyer and a performing magician and his mom, Geraldine, making early appearances on TV as “The Magic Lady.”
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In joined efforts together with his brother, William Larsen Jr., and his brothers spouse Irene, the group reworked a 1909 French Chateau mansion on Franklin Avenue into a personal membership for magicians.
The venue opened formally in 1963 turned a world-renowned vacation spot, typically admired for its many levels, labyrinthine corridors and old school decor.
Larsen and his brother had been even saluted with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
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(*92*) from his important presence within the magic world, Larsen additionally labored as a author.
His first skilled writing gig noticed the star working with ABC Radio on a daytime viewers participation present.
Larsen went on to have a prolonged profession in media, working as a author for TV recreation present Truth or Consequences from the 50s and throughout to the early 70s, and producing TV specials for ABC, CBS and NBC.
The world of music did not escape the media character both, with Larsen writing many songs with Richard Sherman, the Oscar winner who partnered together with his late brother, Robert, to create tunes for such Disney classics as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book.
Larsen was survived by his spouse, Arlene, nephew Dante and niece Erika, and great-nieces Jessica and Liberty.
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