Illusion Magic Lounge is the result of a shared passion for the art of magic. Before opening Illusion Magic Lounge; Randy, Randy, and Dan produced a number of magic shows in the LA area at various locations. When the opportunity presented itself to transition their periodic magic shows into a continual series at an owned venue, they leapt a the opportunity.

Illusion Magic Lounge is located inside one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Santa Monica — the Central Tower building, which dates back to 1929. The theater, initially known as Magicopolis was built in 1998 by Magician Steve Spill. As Steve grew older, he decided to retire from running a theater to enjoy life a little more. He approached the Sinnott Family about taking over the theater, knowing their commitment to the art of magic and strong pedigree within the Los Angeles magic community.

After taking over from Steve, Illusion (as it was known for a brief period) operated until a state-mandated COVID shutdown in March of 2020. Sadly, while closed due to COVID, the theater was heavily damaged by looters during a period of civil unrest in Santa Monica. Following this, the partners banded together to unlock the space’s full potential — embarking on a massive year-long repair and renovation effort. In December of 2022, Illusion Magic Lounge finally reopened, hosting weekly magic performances in its upscale and greatly updated facility.

The Illusion Team

Randy Sinnott, Sr.

Proprietor

Randy Sr.’s love of magic traces back to middle school when he read a biography of Houdini. He is an attorney, with nationally recognized expertise in complex litigation. Randy retired from the United States Marine Corps at the rank of Colonel after serving combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Randy is a Past President of the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he led the organization’s recovery from the devastating 2011 fire.

Dan Trapp

Partner

Dan’s passion for Food & Beverage is showcased in our lounge. Dan is a partner in other LA hotspots such as Pattern Bar, Hill Street Bar & Restaurant, and more.

Randy Sinnott, Jr

Chief Illusioneer

Randy Jr. began performing magic at a young age, when he learned a few card tricks for a middle school talent show. After studying at Carnegie Mellon University, Randy dove into leading strategy for software companies, with expertise spanning multiple industries.

Randy Jr is also a Past President of the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he navigated the club thru the COVID-19 crisis and recovery.

Lizzie Sinnott

Marketing

Lizzie coordinates our marketing efforts using her years of experience in the live events industry. She has a keen sense of business development and helps spread the magic to audiences far and wide.