November 2025
November 11, 2025
Inside the Illusion: Gaughan’s Secret Workshop Revealed
Due to a miscommunication, our June meeting at John Gaughan’s workshop didn’t happen. However, we’ve confirmed and re-confirmed that we’ll be able to go this month. So, here’s a recap of our scheduled visit.
We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary evening that you simply cannot miss. On November 11 (at 7 PM), the Westside Wizards will hold our monthly meeting at a truly legendary location: the private workshop of the incomparable John Gaughan in Atwater Village.
John Gaughn is a name spoken with reverence in the magic world. He is the master craftsman behind some of the most iconic illusions of the modern era. His client list reads like a who’s who of magic royalty — David Copperfield, Mark Wilson, Siegfried & Roy, Doug Henning, and David Blaine, to name just a few. He has even built wonders for performers outside the magic realm, including Michael Jackson and Cher. From meticulously restoring antique apparatus to engineering impossibilities that have stunned audiences around the globe, John’s work represents the perfect fusion of art, history, and mechanical genius.
This rare behind-the-scenes visit offers an intimate glimpse into the creative heart of magic innovation. You’ll see legendary props up close, hear stories that have never left the workshop walls, and experience the history and future of illusion like never before. This is not just a meeting — it’s a journey into the sacred engine room of wonder.
Please note: due to the location and the exclusivity of the experience, this meeting is open only to current, paid Westside Wizards members. No guests or walk-ins will be permitted
Due to a miscommunication, our June meeting at John Gaughan’s workshop didn’t happen. However, we’ve confirmed and re-confirmed that we’ll be able to go this month. So, here’s a recap of our scheduled visit.
We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary evening that you simply cannot miss. On November 11 (at 7 PM), the Westside Wizards will hold our monthly meeting at a truly legendary location: the private workshop of the incomparable John Gaughan in Atwater Village.
John Gaughn is a name spoken with reverence in the magic world. He is the master craftsman behind some of the most iconic illusions of the modern era. His client list reads like a who’s who of magic royalty — David Copperfield, Mark Wilson, Siegfried & Roy, Doug Henning, and David Blaine, to name just a few. He has even built wonders for performers outside the magic realm, including Michael Jackson and Cher. From meticulously restoring antique apparatus to engineering impossibilities that have stunned audiences around the globe, John’s work represents the perfect fusion of art, history, and mechanical genius.
This rare behind-the-scenes visit offers an intimate glimpse into the creative heart of magic innovation. You’ll see legendary props up close, hear stories that have never left the workshop walls, and experience the history and future of illusion like never before. This is not just a meeting — it’s a journey into the sacred engine room of wonder.
Please note: due to the location and the exclusivity of the experience, this meeting is open only to current, paid Westside Wizards members. No guests or walk-ins will be permitted