Pop Haydn performs the Shell Game in the Close Up Gallery of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. July, 2019.

Pop Haydn performs his coins across routine, Six Silver Coins in the Close Up Gallery of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. July, 2019.

Pop Haydn will be seventy years old on Friday, July 19th–just two days! Still getting myself in situations. Doesn’t seem possible. You’d think I’d have grown up by now…

Pop Haydn performs his own routine, the Intricate Web of Distraction in the Close Up Gallery at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Photos by Taylor Wong

Pop Haydn shows “Passing the Weights” in the Close Up Gallery at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. July, 2019.

Pop Haydn introduces a new routine in the Close Up Gallery of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. July, 2019.

I am excited about working in the Close Up Gallery at the Magic Castle this week. I will be presenting some new material and this Sunday is Soapy Smith Night. Should be a fun time!