Milt Larsen Cause of Death

American actor and magician, Milt Larsen has been reported dead by his family and close sources. According to reports, he died in his sleep at his home. Some sources also claim that he died of natural causes.  He was 92 years old at the time of death. He died on May 29, 2023.

Larsen grew up in a family of magicians with his brother Bill. Their father, William Larsen Sr., was a performing magician. When Larsen Sr. died in 1953, Milt decided to fulfill his dream of gathering magicians to perform in one place.

He met Tom Glover in 1963, who was the owner of the hillside property which included the Hollywood restaurant The Yamashiro. He spoke to Glover about his father’s dream and they both agreed to transform the Lane mansion on Glover’s property below The Yamashiro into The Magic Castle – a nightclub for magicians and home of the Academy of Magical Arts.

The property was leased by Larsen and restored to the club. His brother, Bill, who was a CBS television staff producer of The Danny Kaye Show at the time, helped promote the club among his network show business connections and recruited other members. The Magic Castle officially opened in 1963, with Bill on board as President of the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences.

Tributes have been pouring in from fans and other celebrities across several social media platforms.

“RIP to Milt Larsen. founder of The Magic Castle, who passed early this morning. His influence and inspiration to the Magic world is unmatched. We’ll miss you Uncle Milty!” Larry Wilmore wrote.

“Sad to share the news of the passing of my pal, Milt Larsen, founder of the Magic Castle. What many don’t know, is that Milt got his SAG card in an episode of Bewitched doing the tablecloth trick for Uncle Arthur, Paul Lynde. He was a magical gentleman and will be missed,” actress Erin Murphy also wrote.

“Milt Larsen, one of Magic Castle’s co-founders passed away at the age of 92! R. I. P. Milt, and thanks for creating the most amazing place in the universe!,” Meriam Magic wrote.

“RIP to Milt Larsen – an incredible and magical life. My thoughts are with the entire Larsen and AMA family. Thank you for giving us all such a magical home in Hollywood,” Ryan Brown.

“Pouring one out for Mr. Larsen tonight. I am a die-hard magic lover, and going to the Magic Castle was the highlight of my life. Thank you for bringing so much actual magic to the world, Milt,” Melanie.