Brookledge Theater – Degree of difficulty: four knocks – If you think the Magic Castle is tough to get into, try the private home of its founders, the Larsen family. In the backyard of their Hancock Park estate is a vaudeville-style stage where magicians, musicians, and comedians perform for their famous pals (we spotted Paul Reubens there). Attendance is by invitation only, but occasionally tickets are offered online. brookledgefollies.com.

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