New York City

1926

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Highlights & Facts

MACUSA
MACUSA Headquarters
The Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) is hidden within a skyscraper in Manhattan. This government body, similar to the Ministry of Magic in the UK, is highly secretive and keeps strict control over magical affairs.
Speakeasy
Underground Magical Economy
Wizarding businesses exist under the radar, with magical speakeasies like the Blind Pig hidden away from No-Maj eyes.
Magical Creatures
Magical Creatures in the City
New York’s magical community is home to a variety of magical creatures, both hidden and on the loose.
Money
Wizarding Currency and Economy
While the British use Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts, American wizards operate with Dragots and Sprinks as their primary currencies. New York, with its underground magical speakeasies and markets, is a major center for magical commerce.
ilvermorny
Ilvermorny Connections
Many American wizards in New York have studied at Ilvermorny, the North American wizarding school, which is located in Massachusetts. Graduates from Ilvermorny are generally sorted into one of four houses—Thunderbird, Wampus, Horned Serpent, and Pukwudgie—each with its own identity and traditions. Ilvermorny alumni are a strong network within New York’s magical society, and house rivalries and bonds play a role in their adult lives.
Auror
Auror Presence
MACUSA employs Aurors, highly skilled magical law enforcers, who are constantly on high alert. The Aurors are responsible for both investigating and covering up magical disturbances.
architecture
Concealment and Architecture
Much of the wizarding world in New York exists in hidden or magically concealed spaces within the city’s famous architecture. Many magical locations are hidden within or disguised as ordinary establishments, blending seamlessly into the bustling city.