Magic Castle Magician Daryl Easton Found Dead: Police Suspects It's A Commited Suicide

Regular visitors to Hollywood's Magic Castle will have something to miss hereon after magician Daryl Easton's body was found dead on Friday, February 24. Mirror says Easton allegedly committed suicide before his performance that night. Although it was not clear why Easton killed himself, the cause of death was later confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department.

According to the LAPD, they immediately proceeded to the castle after receiving a call from an employee who discovered the body. Just a block away from where the Oscars ceremony is held, the 7001 Franklin Avenue place is a popular performance venue for magicians and magic enthusiasts.

As post-investigation procedures are currently ongoing, ABC News was able to secure a statement from Magic Castle. The press statement reads: "It is with great sadness that the Academy of Magic Arts (AMA) and the Magic Castle mourn the passing of a celebrated magician and AMA family member this evening."

In deference to Easton's death, Magic Castle opted to cancel all events on Friday night. Performances resume as scheduled this weekend.

Easton was 61 years old when he passed away and resided in Auburn, California. People said Easton jumpstarted his magic career in Las Vegas where he was originally from and performing at the 2001 inaguration of President George Bush was only one of his many notable performances.

Loved by both his fans and peers, he was also called "The Magician's Magician", according to his official website. Easton was well-known for card tricks as well as close-up and parlor magic with over four decades of experience. Apart from his profession as a magician, he was also a teacher, an inventor and a producer of magic.

Easton's website also lists his wife Alison who joined him in 1998. A magic veteran herself, she has performed stage and close-up magic for many years all over the world. To date, there has been no statement issued from the family, addressing the circumstances surrounding Easton's untimely demise.