Celebrity Justice
TV Magician Almost Raped at Magic Castle Hotel

A VH1 reality show has fallen victim to crime.
Magic Castle Hollywood
TMZ has learned that a female magician -- part of an ensemble of magicians who were supposed to teach celebrities magic tricks -- was a victim of attempted rape at a landmark Hollywood hotel. The cast and crew were staying at the Magic Castle Hotel in Hollywood -- next door to the famed Magic Castle, a private club for magicians.

Police tell TMZ that yesterday at 5:35 AM, the suspect entered the victim's room, jumped on top of her and covered her mouth. The victim fought off the suspect and he lost his cellphone in the scuffle. The police came, took the cellphone and used it as a ruse to lure him to a nearby park where he was popped.

A source tells TMZ the woman won't be doing the show. As for the rest of the cast, they've moved out of the Magic Castle Hotel.

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31. lie! she wanted to make his wiener disappear!

Posted at 9:36AM on Sep 21st 2007 by David coppertone

32. A young contestent abused & they are going ahead with this show, guess they care more about the show (MUST GO ON) I hope this young lady is okay,

Posted at 9:37AM on Sep 21st 2007 by Ann Marie

33. Plus, aren't there many tricks to get a woman's room number? Like asking at the desk, saying you are her husband. Maybe by calling on phone or having an accomplice pose as woman when she['s out? Last time I checked room numbers aren't on keys; so it's easy to forget number and have to ask at the desk. And as long as you don't ask persons at the desk at check in....can't you get number,but not key?

Posted at 11:31AM on Sep 21st 2007 by skylark4

34. That's awful! We've stayed at the Magic Castle twice in the past 3 years and had nothing but good experiences there. The staff was wonderful. I suppose anything can happen, but I have to think this is an inside job, not someone off the street. You have to walk through the small lobby right past the desk to get into the courtyard where the rooms are, and you'd need a passkey after 10 or 11, I think. I guess someone could come in thru the garage, maybe. Can't remember if those doors are locked at night, but I don't think so. Still I wonder if she had the door locked. Sounds fishy to me. I still would go back there and I hope I get to again someday. It's very affordable and close to Hollywood and Highland.

Posted at 11:42AM on Sep 21st 2007 by Katydid12

35. "almost" raped - first of all almost rape doesn't count! Second, you have to wonder what she did to deserve the almost rape. Was it one ofn them short skirts? And what happened, did he get a look at her and change his mind?

Posted at 12:50PM on Sep 21st 2007 by Whatever

36. #35 -

1. Because a woman where's "short skirts" does not mean she "deserved" an attempted rape or any other sexual assault. No woman deserves to be sexually assaulted whether they are wearing turtlenecks or bikini's. It's the rapist uncontrollable desires that need to be put in check.

2. And secondly, "attempted rape" does count because the intent was there. For whatever reason, he abandoned his original plan but how many women in the past (or in the future) have fallen victim.

Posted at 1:32PM on Sep 21st 2007 by men are stupid

37. Unfortunately rape of female hotel guests in is on the rise. A lot of times it is employees sicne they know females staying alone. You have to make sure you deadbolt your door, never announce you are staying alone to anyone, I even put a chair behind door after I deadbolt it and if your are a female staying alone dont stay on ground floor where someone could get in a window. A good hotel at night will have person who checks everyone for there room key before letting them on elevator or even in hotel doors. Magic Catsle is to be held somewhat accounatble for this incident I believe.

Posted at 1:47PM on Sep 21st 2007 by Kim

38. Love ya jen, hope you r ok.
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Posted at 11:53PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Dave

39.


THIS IS NOT A LAUGHING MATTER THIS WOMAN IS A FRIEND OF MINE, AND, IS A GOOD THING I DON'T LIVE IN NEW YORK OHERWISE THIS GUY HAD TO DEAL WITH ME, THE ONE THING THAT GETS ME PISS OFF IS RAPE..........

Posted at 7:04PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by shades

40. The female magician has been a close friend of mine for several years. My thoughts go out to her.

Posted at 11:35PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Suave

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