Dave Johnson & John Rotellini - Magic by the Sea
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performers

Dave Johnson

https://magicandcomedy.com

Entertaining audiences for 30 years, Dave Johnson’s clients include the Department of Defense, the Air Force and a laundry list of Fortune 500 companies. He has entertained A-listers from celebrities like boxing legend, Roy Jones, Jr. to start-up CEOs such as Drew Houston from DropBox and Kevin Systrom from Instagram.

Dave Johnson’s high energy magic and comedy leaves the audience roaring with laughter and smiling from the wonder that he instills in them. He has been a member of both the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle.)

John Rotellini

https://johnrotellini.com

Modern culture is filled with escapes from reality – from video games to television and film, seeing the extraordinary has become common place. Very rarely though, do we see this happen in a live environment.

Since 2005, John Rotellini has captivated audiences around the world by doing the impossible. A childhood love for magic paired with an eclectic collection of interests led John to develop what has become an obsession. By merging sleight of hand magic and illusions with other disciplines – psychology, con artistry, film, music and theatre, John has created live, interactive events that more closely resemble Hollywood blockbusters rather than traditional magic shows. No longer is the world of the impossible limited to the silver screen.

John now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada where he can be found performing select dates in some of the Strip’s most critically acclaimed productions and entertaining some of today’s hottest stars when not on his own U.S. Tours.

Whether it be performing live in front of thousands, entertaining small groups or executing death-defying large scale stunts, John’s performances will be sure to leave you speechless. After all, how often do you get to live the impossible?

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Dave Johnson & John Rotellini - Magic by the Sea - Magic by the Sea
2024-08-31 19:00 - 21:00

James Mako - Not Your Kids' Magician
2024-08-31 21:30 - 23:00
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An Adults-Only Exploration of the Spectacular

A show like none other. Irreverent, witty, cutthroat, and reflective. This show uses magic tricks as a medium to explore the present-day social climate. The show has no taboos. You’ll never see anything else like it.

Join us as James shares his unique viewpoints — developed as he has moved across the country seeking knowledge and using sleight of hand to connect with people from all walks of life along his travels.

…major differences that separate him from other magicians … the way he tells a story through his tricks.”
-Guero Namara

“James is a real artist and his magic speaks the truth”
-Jordan Allen

A Note about Ticket Pricing

Illusion Magic Lounge was started as a passion project to help bring world-class magic to everyone. We’ve partnered with James to bring his fantastic narrative-driven magic show to you with incredible Pay What You Can ticket pricing. You’ll notice multiple price points for you to choose from below — all the tickets are General Admission. That’s right, paying more or less won’t secure a better or worse seat for you.

We think if you paid $25 to see this show, you would leave thinking you got an incredible show for that price. But if times are tough and you can’t afford $25 — no worries — there are a variety of ticket prices to suit literally any budget available. We want to make sure that if you want to see this show, you will be in the room when it happens. And if you are in the fortunate position to pay more than $25 for a ticket, we invite you to purchase a Patron ticket and help support someone else who can’t pay full price for the show.

We look forward to seeing you all on August 31st for this incredibly special show.

About James

James left home at 17 set on making his own way in the world. He began to travel; seeking life, adventure, and education wherever he could find it. Sneaking into top colleges to take classes on philosophy, psychology, and other topics; even once being thrown out of a mathematics class at Stanford University when the professor learned that he was not a student.

Along the way he searched for and learned from the best sleight of hand artists that he could find, often trading secrets on the way to developing his personal style.

After a few of his scripts began circulating around magic’s inner circles he began writing routines and scripts for other magicians and sleight of hand artists.

Now he is performing his own unique blend of entertainment mixing sleight of hand with poetry, storytelling, and a point of view.

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Dana Daniels - Magic by the Sea
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performer

Dana Daniels

https://danadaniels.com

Dana Daniels, teamed with his Psychic Parrot Luigi (yes, a Psychic Parrot), have been motivating and entertaining at Corporate events around the country for companies such as McDonald’s, Lincoln Financial and Frito-Lay. With Dana as the comedian, and Luigi as the straight bird, the duo never fail to fracture an audience with laughter. Dana sets out to prove his little green friend is truly clairvoyant by performing incredible magic blended with rapid-fire clean comedy and audience participation.

Dana has been recognized by his peers as one of the best comedian magicians working today. His past accolades include: Comedy Magician of the Year (from the Academy of Magical Arts) Two time Stage Magician of the Year (from the Academy of Magical Arts) Awarded the Jimmy Durante Comedy Award Dana’s past television appearances include Stand up Live, Evening at the Improv, CBS Morning Show, The Golden Girls, NBC’s Comedy Club, News Radio, Masters of Illusions, Lance Burton’s Guerrilla Magic and the best selling clean comedy DVD series “Thou Shalt Laugh”.

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Rory James Stand-Up Comedy Special Taping
2024-09-07 18:30 - 21:30
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Rory James is taping his first stand-up comedy special and recording his first stand-up comedy album on Saturday September 7th, 2024 at Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica, California!

Featuring performances from: -B Vee – Mitchell Burney – Drew Landry – and Rory James

6:30pm: Pre-Show Happy Hour7:30pm: Showtime (90 min)

The first 150 people to RSVP “Going” will be added to the official guest list. This will count as your ticket at the door. Please help us manage the headcount by keeping your RSVP response and number of +1s accurate.

Once the list hits 150 people, a waitlist will begin.

The Class Act Comedy Show
2024-09-12 19:30 - 21:00
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Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment as Illusion Magic Lounge presents “The Class Act Comedy Show”, hosted by the hilarious India Pearl. The show features a talented lineup of comedians!

Get ready to laugh your socks off with these hilarious comedians as they bring their unique brand of comedy to the stage. With their quick wit and sharp humor, you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable night filled with laughs.

This event will take place at Illusion Magic Lounge, the perfect venue for an evening of comedy and entertainment. With a fully stocked wine bar and comfortable seating, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your tickets now and get ready to be entertained by some of the funniest comedians in the business at “The Class Act Comedy Show” at Illusion Magic Lounge.

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The Cosmic Romantics - Magic by the Sea
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-21 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performers

https://www.thecosmicromantics.com

Elizabeth Messick and Eric Thirstin (The Cosmic Romantics) perform world class magic with the flair of an old vaudevillian duo. They are regulars at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and recently fooled their childhood heroes Penn & Teller.

Elizabeth Messick

Elizabeth Messick is a female magician based in Los Angeles, CA. She is a powerhouse in the variety world, performing her own vintage blend of magic and music at venues such as House of Blues, The Magic Castle, Brookledge Follies, Meltdown Comics, The Globe Theater, and just about everywhere else. Beginning her career in the Long Beach music scene, she fronted Golden Afternoon, which the LA Times described as “If Tom Waits and Ella Fitzgerald had a baby.”

Next, Elizabeth took on the magic world, studying at The Magic Circle in London and the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, where she currently performs with her vaudevillian double act, The Cosmic Romantics. You can see Elizabeth in Netflix’s emmy-winning children’s show Ada Twist, Scientist or the feature film Marvelous and the Black Hole, an official selection at Sundance Film Festival. Her corporate clients include Google and U.S. Bank.

Eric Thirstin

Eric “Thirstin” Siegel has consulted for the Disney Channel and several of L.A.’s top magicians. The Chicago Tribune praised his work as “pushing the boundaries of long form storytelling,” and The L.A. times said his magic “stands apart through its emphasis on character and theater.”

Born into a magic family, Eric took a break after college to perform comedy in Chicago at venues such as Second City and The Annoyance, in addition to being featured at Chicago Sketch Fest, Sketch Fest NYC, and the TBS Just for Laughs Festival. He won two Del Awards at iO Chicago including one for best written show.

Eric currently resides in Los Angeles, performing regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and serving on their various committees. His vaudevillian double act, The Cosmic Romantics, performs at private events around the country and was recently featured on The CW’s 10th season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Eric is always pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a magician, and the top secret book he’s in the middle of writing will do no less than redefine the art form.

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The Dollface Dames Carnival Desires Spectacular
2024-09-21 20:00 - 23:00
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The Dollface Dames & Lola Boutée Presents: Carnival Desires Septacular

Circus, Cabaret, & Carnival!

A noir mix of acrobatics, burlesque, group dances, fire, & naughty delights!

Let the lights dim and grab your seats at this historic Santa Monica stadium seating theater! Celebrating over 15 years as LA’s premier burlesque & cabaret company!

8pm Preparty Mix & Mingle, Strolling Magic, Photo Exibit, & more

Arrive early to sip tasty beverages & appetizers at the swanky magical lobby bar!

9:30pm Seating & Main Stage Show

@Ilusion Magic Lounge

1418 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Act fast! Discounted tickets the earlier you buy while supplies last!

Go VIP to be let into the theater first to pick the best seats AND get a souvenir printed photo to take home with you!

Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult

Paid Public Parking structure located next door on 4th street and surrounding lots.

Next Date & Theme: Saturday, Oct 19th Halloween Comes Early!

Additional Info:

Tipping is encouraged and tip hats will be circulated.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another individual.

2 item minimum per person in support of our venue. Thank you for supporting the arts & live entertainment spaces!

Additional info/parties/special requests: thedollfacedames@gmail.com

The Comedy Cauldron
2024-09-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-17 20:00 - 21:30
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Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment as Illusion Magic Lounge presents “The Comedy Cauldron”, hosted by Mira Wilder. The show features a talented lineup of comedians!

This event will take place at Illusion Magic Lounge, the perfect venue for an evening of comedy and entertainment. With a fully stocked wine bar and comfortable seating, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your tickets now and get ready to be entertained by some of the funniest comedians in the business at “The Comedy Cauldron” at Illusion Magic Lounge.

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Jimmy H & Jonathan Molo - Magic by the Sea
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performers

Jimmy H

https://magicjimmyh.com/

Meet Jimmy H, the master of all things magical! With over three decades of experience, he’s nailed every trick in the book: from making cards dance at his fingertips to pulling off mind-blowing illusions on that big stage. Whether it’s a cozy gathering or a packed auditorium, Jimmy knows how to leave his audience spellbound!

A regular performer at Hollywood’s World Famous Magic Castle, he has a remarkable talent for combining comedy and sleight of hand. Get ready for a show-stopping performance, because Jimmy H is the master of entertainment!

Jimmy H is fully committed to delivering an extraordinary experience that goes beyond all expectations. His top priority is to ensure that your event is nothing short of exceptional!

With a smile that lights up the room and a magic touch that will leave your jaw on the floor, he’s got audiences hooked. You won’t believe your eyes!

Jonathan Molo

https://www.jonathanmolo.com

Jonathan Molo has been sharing his passion for positivity and magic for the past 30 years. He is the recipient of the iChange Nations Champion Leadership Award for his magical work in the special needs community.

A member of the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts. Jonathan’s talents are often called upon to entertain at their magical clubhouse – the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

Performing for a handful of people or thousands, the results are always the same…laughter, fun, and magical memories. His client list includes many household names including: Warner Music, Warner Bros, Fiduciary Trust, Hilton, Lululemon, Docler Media, VCA, King Oscar, El Dorado Broadcasters, Yamaha and the USO but his magic is just as impressive at a house party or community event. ​

Not only will his magical talents fool the pants off you, but when the show is over, your sides will hurt from his comedic touch and likable personality.

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Flaming Queen Starring Billy L'Amour
2024-09-28 19:30 - 21:00
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Singing & dancing drag queen sensation Billy L’Amour is turning up the heat in her sizzling hot new show FLAMING QUEEN! Join Billy for a fabulous musical review inspired by the legendary ladies of Las Vegas, such as Lola Falana, Ann-Margret and Bette Midler! You’ll discover what gets Ms. L’Amour hot, what sends her into a blazing rage and she’ll even show you how to turn up the heat in your very own bedroom!

FLAMING QUEEN features all live singing, dazzling dance moves, sumptuous costumes and some naughty song parodies.

Doors open at 6:30 for wine, champagne, beer and Soju cocktails.

Showtime 7:30 to 8:45 No intermission

This show is rated NC17

Siegfried Tieber - Magic by the Sea
2024-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performer

Siegfried Tieber

https://www.siegfriedtieber.com

Siegfried Tieber is a Los Angeles-based performer and sleight-of-hand magician. Born and raised in Ecuador, his first international appearance was in 2011 in Bogotá, Colombia. In 2015, Siegfried headlined at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world, where his performance was highly praised by reviewers and critics. 2017 saw the premiere of his show See/Saw in Los Angeles and in 2018 the project was taken to New York, where Time Out NY listed it as #1 in its “The best magic shows in New York City.” Siegfried has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Huffington Post, Los Angeles Timesand Forbes. Most recently he was invited to be part of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, a television series featuring the legendary performance duo (yes, he did fool them).

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Art Live! Impressionists
2024-10-06 18:00 - 19:00
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Experience the wonder when art comes alive

Art Live! is a one hour immersive experience, where artwork from beloved Impressionist masters comes to life through the music of their time.

Each painting has a story – Art Live! tells that story through music.

Whether you bring a date, go with your family or by yourself, Art Live! – Impressionists will be an experience like no other.

Go “see” the music and “listen” to the paintings!

About the Musicians

Philip Vaimanhttps://philipvaiman.com/

Philip Vaiman has been the recipient of many awards such as: “The Award of the Leni Fe Bland Foundation,” “The Sophia Guzik Foundation Award,” “The Julia F. Lotze Prize for String Players,” “The Winner of the Atwater Kent Concerto Competition,” “The Leroy Collins Memorial Scholarship,” “The Member of the Pi Kappa Lambda the National Music Honor Society,” and “The Silver Medalist of the 2023 Euterpe Music Awards.”

Philip started playing violin at the age of four. At the age of five, he was admitted to the Gnesin Academy of Music, and had his first public appearance at the age of seven. By the time he graduated from the renowned academy, he had performed as a soloist and chamber musician in England, Israel, Russia, and Cyprus. Philip continued his education at the Maymonedes Academy, UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), and USC (University of Southern California), graduating Cum Laude with a Master’s Degree in Music.

Philip has performed in major halls across the world and at international festivals including The Huddersfield International Music Festival in England, The Spoleto Music Festival in Italy, The Music Festival of Pitea in Sweden, The Hvar International Summer Festival in Croatia, The Soesterberg International Music Festival in the Netherlands, and the Bruman Chamber Music Festival in California.

Philip Vaiman’s recordings are featured on the soundtracks of award-winning motion pictures, documentaries, and commercials. He has also appeared on screen in such blockbusters as “The Wedding Planner”, “Amy’s O’s”, and “Spider-Man 3.” Philip has recorded and performed with a diverse roster of artists including Aretha Franklin, Sting, Taylor Swift, Tony Bennet, Pharrell Williams, Shakira, Michael Jackson, Dido, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Lambert, Robin Thicke, Sebastian Yatra, Juan Gabriel, Googoosh, Josh Groban, Amanda McBroom, Dwight Yoakam, Dave Matthew, Brad Mehidau, Nina Whitaker, Sheryl Crow, Lenka, Tori Amos, Nerina Pallot, Marty Friedman, and Alan Parson, as well as such bands as Pearl Jam, Goo Goo Dolls, Crash Kings, Buffy Clyro, Low Stars, Brocken Bells, Pentatonix, KISS and Guns N’ Roses.

Since 2018, Philip has been a Grammy Voting Member at the Recording Academy.

Simone Vitucci https://simonevitucci.com/

Simone has toured North America, Europe, and her original country of South Africa. She has also played with Burt Bacharach and Rod Stewart; appeared in commercials, television, video games and radio broadcasts.

It is hard to pinpoint my earliest childhood exposure to music. It was simply always there. I frequently saw my father, the painter Meyer Uranovsky, drop whatever he was doing and rush over to his mandolin to strum out a little melody, or grab his bongos, a table or countertop to drum out an intricate rhythm. My slightly more formal musical training began at school in my home-town of Cape Town, South Africa. All the kids were lined up and ushered one-by-one into the auditorium where they found a strange man hovering over a piano. During my audition I was asked to clap a rhythm, sing a little melody and was then told the verdict – I would be appointed a cello…

Luckily I fell in love with the cello, and from that moment on I always wanted to be playing. I lost countless hours foraging for notes up and down the ebony fingerboard, searching for a way to express myself by mastering bow control and vibrato. By the age of 15 I was playing solo with the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra on a major stage, an opportunity which drove me to pursue my cello career further. Armed with a scholarship and a beautiful French cello given to me just months before by a generous benefactor, I set out at the age of 18 for the United States. My studies eventually took me all over this wonderful country, perhaps most notably to Yale where I had the great fortune to work with the legendary Aldo Parisot.

I am now based in Los Angeles with my family, and became a US citizen in 2012. My musical journey has allowed me to tour throughout the US, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. My work remains diverse, a jazz quartet one week and a nationally endowed improvisatory chamber ensemble the next week. Music has also given me many wonderful opportunities – playing cello with pop stars such as The Eagles, Glen Hansard, Burt Bacharach, Rod Stewart and Bollywood legend Shreya Ghoshal, recording soundtracks for Hollywood movies and video games, and appearing in commercials, TV and radio shows. Perhaps most rewarding of all, I have been able to pass on my love of cello to my students, the next generation of cello players. This has been a wonderfully magical adventure so far, and one I hope to continue for many years to come.

Koni Choi

Korean harpist, Koni Choi has been recognized and praised by the media such as The Philadelphia Inquirer as an artist of “naturalistic, theatrical sense of flourish.” Choi has concertized extensively throughout North America, Asia, & Europe, and has won numerous awards including the Nippon International Harp Competition, the Concours Internationaux de la ville de Paris, France, and the Korean Chamber Orchestra Competition.

Choi graduated from The Curtis Institute of Music (Bachelor of Music BM) in Philadelphia, where she studied with the legendary harpist Judy Loman and worked closely with conductors such as Simon Rattle and Christoph Eschenbach. After Curtis, she worked as a member of the Toronto Symphony and continued her studies at The Royal Conservatory of Music (Artist Diploma, AD). She has performed as a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, and many more. While she resided in New York City, she worked many years as a harpist for the longest-running musical show, Fantasticks.

Since she has moved to LA, she has actively been involved in the Motion Picture Recording Industry where she has performed in various movies and TV shows. She is currently a coach and a faculty member at Junior Chamber Music (JCM) and Harvard-Westlake School. As a music ambassador of her generation, Choi has a passion for outreach and giving back to the community. Choi has a distinguished private studio with talented students.

Choi continues her passion for music as a soloist, a chamber musician, an orchestral performer, a recording artist, and a teacher. Currently, she resides in Palos Verdes Estates, California with her loving husband and two amazing sons.

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High Note Comedy LA
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:30
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Lineup for October 10:

Armando Torres

Joe Kwaczala

Pallavi Gunalan

Niles Abston

Nick Skardarasy

Catherine McCafferty

Lineup subject to change

Enjoy beer, wine, soju cocktails and a hilarious night out with High Note Comedy!

Located at the Illusion Magic Lounge in Downtown Santa Monica, High Note is a bi-weekly show featuring performances by the best comedians in the country. You’ve seen them on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, all manner of Late Night performances, and even some of your favorite television shows!

Come at 7:00 to enjoy the super-cozy lounge area, grab some drinks and a snack, and relax before the show which starts promptly at 8pm in the main theater.

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AT A GLANCE:

High Note takes place on the First and Third Thursdays of every month.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

The show runs for about 90 minutes, ending around 9:30.

Illusion Magic Lounge has delicious snacks and appetizers, but the theater itself is drinks-only so be sure to finish eating before heading in!

The bar remains staffed during the show, feel free to get a refill! There is no drink minimum at High Note.

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GETTING THERE:

The fastest way to get to Illusion Magic Lounge is to simply take the 10 towards Santa Monica, take the 5th St/4th St. exit, turn right on to 4th, and park in Structure 5.

Parking Structure 5 is right next door to the venue and is free for the first hour and a half. As that’s roughly the length of our show, you’ll likely be at the 2 hour mark which is only $2. If you get to Santa Monica early or stay later, parking rates are very reasonable at $5 for 3hrs and $9 for 4hrs.

The Metro E-Line stretches from East LA, through DTLA, and all the way to Santa Monica where it stops 2 blocks away from our show. Go Metro!

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Joan Dukore - Magic by the Sea
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performer

Joan Dukore

https://www.joandukore.com

Joan Dukore was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii where she began her performing career as a ballet dancer. Loving playing cards first got her started in her world of magic. Upon moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, she got a job at Caesar’s Magical Empire, the premier venue for magic in Las Vegas at the time. During this time she not only made appearances at various corporate events, but also performed for Celine Dion’s vow renewal reception. Joan has not just performed on the stage, she has been seen on TLC performing magic for their Urban Legend show and on HGTV doing the intro and outros for House Hunters Las Vegas Week. She currently can be seen at the Venetian Hotel and Casino and performs periodically at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

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Private Event - LA Tech Week
2024-10-16 18:00 - 22:30
Welcome LA Tech Week 2024 to Illusion Magic Lounge! We are looking forward to bringing some humor to the world of tech.

Raven & Migz Mysterious Halloween Bash! - Magic by the Sea
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performers

Raven & Migz

https://sleightlymentalmagic.com

This duo act performs new & unique magic that can only be done by two magicians. Raven & Migz create new twists to classic magic in ways that have never been done before. They also showcase their own specialties in magic: Migz performs sleight of hand and Raven, magic of the mind. Of course there is always “sleight” overlap in their abilities as the show keeps building to an exciting climax you will never forget.

Raven & Migz are regular performers at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood & perform as a duo act and individually. Many corporations and private parties have been highly satisfied by the magic of Raven & Migz.

Migz is an award winning magician from Los Angeles, California. He recently won two gold medals at the 2018 Pacific Coast Association of Magicians Close up Magic competition and for Most Novel and Innovative. He also appeared on season 5 of the TV show Penn and Teller’s Fool Us on the CW Network. Migz can be seen headlining quite regularly at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Raven is originally from New York and has been entertaining audiences with his brand of magic for over 40 years. He has created many unique magic tricks that have been sold to magicians around the world. Raven blends sleight of hand and mind reading creating a memorable experience for all audiences. Whether you are looking for strolling, stand up or stage magic, Raven is ready to blow your minds.

NO REFUNDS; All purchases final. Tickets may be rescheduled to another date subject to availability

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Raven & Migz Mysterious Halloween Bash! - Magic by the Sea
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performers

Raven & Migz

https://sleightlymentalmagic.com

This duo act performs new & unique magic that can only be done by two magicians. Raven & Migz create new twists to classic magic in ways that have never been done before. They also showcase their own specialties in magic: Migz performs sleight of hand and Raven, magic of the mind. Of course there is always “sleight” overlap in their abilities as the show keeps building to an exciting climax you will never forget.

Raven & Migz are regular performers at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood & perform as a duo act and individually. Many corporations and private parties have been highly satisfied by the magic of Raven & Migz.

Migz is an award winning magician from Los Angeles, California. He recently won two gold medals at the 2018 Pacific Coast Association of Magicians Close up Magic competition and for Most Novel and Innovative. He also appeared on season 5 of the TV show Penn and Teller’s Fool Us on the CW Network. Migz can be seen headlining quite regularly at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Raven is originally from New York and has been entertaining audiences with his brand of magic for over 40 years. He has created many unique magic tricks that have been sold to magicians around the world. Raven blends sleight of hand and mind reading creating a memorable experience for all audiences. Whether you are looking for strolling, stand up or stage magic, Raven is ready to blow your minds.

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The Dollface Dames: Halloween Spooktacular
2024-10-19 20:00 - 23:00
NOTE: This event is produced by a third party. Please contact the Event Producer for any questions related to this event.

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The Dollface Dames & Lola Boutée Presents: Halloween Spooktacular

Circus, Cabaret, & Carnival!

A noir mix of acrobatics, burlesque, group dances, fire, & spooky delights!

Let the lights dim and grab your seats at this historic Santa Monica stadium seating theater! Celebrating over 16 years as LA’s premier burlesque & cabaret company!

Saturday, Oct 19th

8pm Preparty Mix & Mingle,Photo Exhibit, & Costume Contest! Costumes welcome!

Arrive early to sip tasty beverages & appetizers at the swanky magical lobby bar!

9:30pm Seating & Main Stage Show

@Ilusion Magic Lounge

1418 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Act fast! Discounted tickets the earlier you buy while supplies last!

Go VIP to be let into the theater first to pick the best seats AND get a souvenir printed photo to take home with you!

Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult

Paid Public Parking structure located next door on 4th street and surrounding lots.

Next Date & Theme:

Saturday, Nov 9th Fiction Undressed: What do James Bond, Alice in Wonderland, and Pulp Fiction have in common…come find out as your favorite fictional character come to life!

Additional Info:

Tipping is encouraged and tip hats will be circulated.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another individual.

2 item minimum per person in support of our venue. Thank you for supporting the arts & live entertainment spaces!

Additional info/parties/special requests: thedollfacedames@gmail.com

Mandana Khazraei & Moslem Alipour
2024-10-20 19:30 - 21:00
NOTE: This event is produced by a third party. Please contact the Event Producer for any questions related to this event.

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Join Us for a Memorable Night in Los Angeles!

Get ready for a night of great music and excitement on October 20, 2024!

Mandana Khazraei will perform live, bringing her fresh and modern style to timeless musical pieces. Her unique voice and talent have made her loved artists in the industry.

We’re also excited to have Moslem Alipour, the group’s leader and arranger, and a top contemporary kamancheh player. With his skills and warm vocals, Alipour blends traditional Iranian music with modern touches, creating a captivating experience for everyone.

Don’t miss this special night of music and culture. Mark your calendars for October 20, 2024, and be part of a magical evening!

NOTE: RAD ARTS FOUNDATION has the right to refuse service or suspend or revoke access privileges to any guest who is not following rules, unreasonably rowdy or disturbing the use and enjoyment of others, including Artists staff and volunteers.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED!

High Note Comedy LA
2024-10-24 19:30 - 21:30
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Lineup for October 24:

Mayce Galoni

Leonard Smith Jr.

Christine Bahna

Sammy Bronco

Amy Miller

…. and a special surprise guest!

Lineup subject to change

Enjoy beer, wine, soju cocktails and a hilarious night out with High Note Comedy!

Located at the Illusion Magic Lounge in Downtown Santa Monica, High Note is a bi-weekly show featuring performances by the best comedians in the country. You’ve seen them on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, all manner of Late Night performances, and even some of your favorite television shows!

Come at 7:00 to enjoy the super-cozy lounge area, grab some drinks and a snack, and relax before the show which starts promptly at 8pm in the main theater.

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AT A GLANCE:

High Note takes place on the First and Third Thursdays of every month.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

The show runs for about 90 minutes, ending around 9:30.

Illusion Magic Lounge has delicious snacks and appetizers, but the theater itself is drinks-only so be sure to finish eating before heading in!

The bar remains staffed during the show, feel free to get a refill! There is no drink minimum at High Note.

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GETTING THERE:

The fastest way to get to Illusion Magic Lounge is to simply take the 10 towards Santa Monica, take the 5th St/4th St. exit, turn right on to 4th, and park in Structure 5.

Parking Structure 5 is right next door to the venue and is free for the first hour and a half. As that’s roughly the length of our show, you’ll likely be at the 2 hour mark which is only $2. If you get to Santa Monica early or stay later, parking rates are very reasonable at $5 for 3hrs and $9 for 4hrs.

The Metro E-Line stretches from East LA, through DTLA, and all the way to Santa Monica where it stops 2 blocks away from our show. Go Metro!

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Jon Armstrong - Magic by the Sea
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00
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Winner of numerous awards, including Close Up Magician of the Year, Jon Armstrong has brought his amazing skills and magical comedy to prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide.

Your evening of magic and mystery!

Get ready to unlock a full evening of magical entertainment for your enjoyment. Our unique venue provides you the opportunity to see multiple types of magic in a single evening. You’ll be dazzled by our ambient, strolling magicians while you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand 54-foot stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room space hosts a formal close up show — a unique format rarely seen outside the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Join us and find out why we are Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

Looking to get the most out of your magical evening? We offer a limited number of VIP Experiences for each show. You’ll start off your VIP Experience with a welcome glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) and enjoy our strolling magic with other guests. When it’s time to head into the theater, we’ve reserved the best seats for our VIP’s Experience. And for our unique formal close-up show, you’ll once again have reserved seats waiting for you. Simply put, this is the best way to experience a magical evening out in Downtown Santa Monica.

NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience.

About our Performer

Jon Armstrong

https://www.cardjon.com

Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World. He was only 20. After spending 5 years doing his show at Disney World, Vegas called and Jon answered, becoming a recurring headliner at Caesar’s Magical Empire. It was between these runs in Vegas that Jon started doing tours all over the world as both a performer and lecturer, teaching others how to add humor and entertainment to their magic.

Jon has also worked on many films and television shows such as “The Mentalist” Shut Eye, America’s Got Talent, “Spiderman 3” and “AntMan” as a magic consultant and designer, and is co-creator of the IDW comic series Smoke and Mirrors.

Jon stars in the new NetFlix documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible, about his life in magic

Jon now lives in Los Angeles and is a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle. His TV appearances as a talk show guest, featured performer or actor, include shows like NBC’s “The Today Show”, “Tonight Show” and Little Big Shots, “Magic Castle After Dark” on A&E, CW’s “Penn and Teller Fool Us”, Fox’s “Masters of Illusion” and ABC’s “Bachelorette.” He has been featured in cover stories of trade publications like Magic, Genii and other magic journals worldwide. Articles have been done on him in The New York Times, LA Magazine and Harpers, just to name a few.

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