Gearbox Entertainment founder makes magic with new acquisition
The Magic Castle in Hollywood is the official clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts (Courtesy photo) Gearbox Entertainment Group, based in Frisco, is perhaps famously known for its signature video game series Borderlands which prominently features queer characters in its cast.
Not only that, Dallas Voice profiled Dan Hewitt, Gearbox’s CCO last summer who spoke about the queer-friendly environment the company has cultivated with much credit to its founder Randy Pitchford.
Pitchford and his company have also taken stances against Gov. Abbott’s legislation targeting trans youth. Today, Pitchford is in the news for entirely different reasons – and a magical one.
Pitchford has purchased Magic Castle where the Academy of Magical Arts (AMA) calls its clubhouse. A magician himself, Pitchford is a lifelong member of the AMA.
