The Magic Castle is an exclusive private club and home to the Academy of Magical Arts. It sits on a hill overlooking old Hollywood and hosts members and invited guests as they present and enjoy some of the best magic in the world. It is not easy to get in, especially for non-magicians, but with You Are Here: At the Magic Castle with Siegfried Tieber, you can enjoy some live-captured magic in some of the castle’s rooms, with an Apple Vision Pro.
Quality magic is not a series of tricks. It is the real feeling that audiences get when they witness an engaging performance that feels like the impossible took place. Being present in a live-captured immersive video magic performance offers a special opportunity because not only can you watch several unedited performances take place, but you can also choose to re-experience the moments and watch the feeling of magic take over the audience members close to you, as well as magician Siegfried Tieber’s reactions.
The experience is split into two stand-alone episodes that are about 20 minutes each. They include different performances and some quick insights into several elements that are important to magicians when performing... without giving away secrets of course. Both episodes are now available free to Fovii subscribers or to rent or buy on the app. They are also available for purchase on Front Row.
Most performance spaces at The Magic Castle are designed for smaller audiences to get up-close with the magic. The proximity to the magician as well as other audience members makes you feel like a part of the show, instead of a spectator.
In You Are Here: At the Magic Castle with Siegfried Tieber, you are invited into the Close-Up Gallery, which is often the toughest room to get into, and the Library Bar. You are at most a few feet away from the magic being performed while viewing the show from an audience seat, and in some cases you are right next to Siegfried Tieber. The natural but abnormally close camera placements make you feel present at the show. The magician sometimes glances at you as a member of the audience (and a possible method of controlling your attention). You are also able to take in the range of ways that audience members transition from possible disbelief to absolute shock and awe, along with you.