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'''Magic Moe's''' was a semi-private social club for magicians. It was located in downtown Los Angeles at 840 S Grand Avenue, on the site of a former speakeasy. It was owned and operated by the occultist Morris Green, whose nickname "Magic Moe" was in reference to his incompetence at magery. | '''Magic Moe's''' was a semi-private social club and drinking establishment for magicians. It was located in downtown Los Angeles at 840 S Grand Avenue, on the site of a former speakeasy. It was owned and operated by the occultist Morris Green, whose nickname "Magic Moe" was in reference to his incompetence at magery. | ||
The bar was destroyed in 1926 at the onset of the Fire Magic Wars. A confrontation between two competing factions of firecasters resulted in the total destruction of the interior of the bar. Green himself was thought to be killed in the fracas along with eight other magicians and occultists, including Gerry Gardner and Phil Rosario. | The bar was destroyed in 1926 at the onset of the Fire Magic Wars. A confrontation between two competing factions of firecasters resulted in the total destruction of the interior of the bar. Green himself was thought to be killed in the fracas along with eight other magicians and occultists, including Gerry Gardner and Phil Rosario. | ||
Members of the Choronzon Club held their monthly meetings at Magic Moe's. Green was a member of the club and would close the bar during these occasions. | Members of the Choronzon Club held their monthly meetings at Magic Moe's. Green was a member of the club and would close the bar during these occasions. | ||
In June of 1965 official notices were posted in the windows of the empty storefront that currently occupies the former location of Magic Moes, indicating the upcoming opening of a bar or restaurant at the address. | |||
[[Category: GURPS Dark Jazz]] | [[Category: GURPS Dark Jazz]] | ||
Revision as of 02:22, 16 January 2014
Magic Moe's was a semi-private social club and drinking establishment for magicians. It was located in downtown Los Angeles at 840 S Grand Avenue, on the site of a former speakeasy. It was owned and operated by the occultist Morris Green, whose nickname "Magic Moe" was in reference to his incompetence at magery.
The bar was destroyed in 1926 at the onset of the Fire Magic Wars. A confrontation between two competing factions of firecasters resulted in the total destruction of the interior of the bar. Green himself was thought to be killed in the fracas along with eight other magicians and occultists, including Gerry Gardner and Phil Rosario.
Members of the Choronzon Club held their monthly meetings at Magic Moe's. Green was a member of the club and would close the bar during these occasions.
In June of 1965 official notices were posted in the windows of the empty storefront that currently occupies the former location of Magic Moes, indicating the upcoming opening of a bar or restaurant at the address.