Illusion Magic Lounge

The Dollface Dames Geek to Chic Burlesque Spectacular
2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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: Main Stage Spectacular

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

Let the lights dim and grab your seats at this historic Santa Monica stadium seating theater! Celebrating 17 years as LA’s premier burlesque & cabaret company!

Saturday, July 19th Geek To Chic: Fantasies come to life with this Cosplay Gone Wild event!

8pm Preparty Mix & Mingle with Roaming Characters & maybe even catch a pop-up performance or two! Arrive early to sip tasty beverages & bites 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 photo to take home with you!

Door $50GA/$95 VIP

Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult

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

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

Magic by the Sea: Jonathan Neal & Christopher Hart
2025-07-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 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 stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room 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 bubbles (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. 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

Jonathan Neal

Jonathan Neal has been performing magic at the highest levels for decades. A regular performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, check out how this former resident magician at Wizards at Universal Citywalk brings his unique style and class to the stage.

Christopher Hart

Let this Award winning Magician who played ‘Thing’ the disembodied hand in the Addams Family films beguile you with his incredible manual dexterity.

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The Rocky Horror Shadow Cabaret
2025-07-18 21:30 - 23:59
NOTE: This event is co-produced with a third party. Please contact the Cult Classic for any questions related to this event.

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We’re hard at work making a man, with green eggs and ham. He’ll be good at a lot of things 👀

ROCKY HORROR SHADOW CABARET IS BACK, BABY! Get ready to Time Warp with our cast of manic pixie dream misfits, combining a classic Shadow Cast with circus and burlesque. This one’s for the weirdos (that’s us!)

⏰ FRIDAY JULY 18, 10pm📍 @illusionmagiclounge

Starring:@officialfilthywarumono as Frank-n-furter@se.lavie.live as Janet@jojovavoom as Brad@clubgravebeat as Riff Raff@twyla.noir as Magenta@daphnemoonburlesque as Columbia@gigi.noree as Rocky@divinedollydaiquiri as Eddie@themaxmoxie as Transylvanian

Tickets are live NOW! Get em while we’re hot 🔥

This screening is licensed by Criterion.

Lighting For Dance and Burlesque Class
2025-07-13 12:30 - 14:00
NOTE: This class is produced by a third party. Please contact the Event Producer for any questions related to this event.

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Lighting Workshop for Dancers and Burlesque Performers.

You have an amazing act, learn how to make it shine!

In this 90 minute class veteran performer and theatrical lighting designer Max Moxie will teach you how to use light to make your act dazzle in any setting.

Whether you’re performing ambience at a house party or headlining on a proscenium stage, learn how correct lighting makes your costume shine and every move explode off the stage!

Here’s what you’ll get in this class:

• How to craft professional lighting for your act

• How to identify and utilize available lighting in any size venue

• How to communicate lighting requests with venues ahead of time

• How to adjust acts based on lighting

Class will be taught in person at Illusion Magic Lounge. If desired you can bring 1 item (a simple dress, corset, or prop, etc.) so you can see for yourself how to light it.

Make those rhinestones shimmer and those jaws drop!

We have different packages available for a variety of budgets:

1) Attendance to the workshop – $35

2) Attendance to the workshop plus lifetime access to the video replay – $45

3) VIP – Attendance to the workshop

plus lifetime access to the video replay

Plus free attendance to the Vixen DeVille Burlesuqe Academy Showcase – $65

About the instructor:Max Moxie is a professor for the Vixen DeVille Burlesque Academy who specializes in masculesque and theatricality. He has been a professional theatrical performer and designer for over 20 years and has worked on shows of every size from street busking to huge national tours. He is a staple in the LA scene, designing lights and sound for a slew of major Burlesque, magic, cabaret, and Theatre shows.

Magic by the Sea: Jimmy Rook & Jonathan Neal
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-11 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 stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room 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 bubbles (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. 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 Rook

www.jimmyrookmagic.com

Jimmy Rook has been captivating audiences for over 15 years with his full theater illusion magic. Rook has appeared in MAGIC Magazine, and was on NBC’s America’s Got Talent twice. He’s also headlined the Improv Comedy Club.

Jonathan Neal

Jonathan Neal has been performing magic at the highest levels for decades. A regular performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, check out how this former resident magician at Wizards at Universal Citywalk brings his unique style and class to the stage.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Vixen's Unleashed Burlesque Showcase 2025
2025-07-11 21:30 - 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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Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glamour and allure at the Vixen DeVille Burlesque Academy showcase, “Vixens Unleashed”, featuring students and staff members of the year long program, “Pro-Level Pathway”.

Join us as we celebrate the art of tease with graduating performances that will enchant and entertain. Witness the dazzling debuts of our newer talented students and be captivated by the sensational performances from our esteemed faculty.

This night promises a blend of classic burlesque charm and innovative artistry, featuring international award-winnning burlesque star Vixen DeVille as your Emcee for the night.

Don’t miss this spectacular fusion of talent and seduction, where every act is a headline in its own right!

Red Carpet Arrival – 8:30pm – come early to get your moment on the red carpet, enjoy a drink and delicious food from the Illusion Magic Lounge menu

Show 9:30pm

GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets $25

VIP tickets $35 – include preferred seating and Vixen DeVille Burlesque Academy Gift bag.

Cast Includes:

Vixen DeVille – Founder

Max Moxie – Faculty Member

Lilith Lustre – Pro-Level Graduate

Spider Ange – Graduating Student

Lady Amaranth – Graduating Student

Grace Amore – Student Debut

Kismet – Student Debut

Flora Dreamweaver – Student Debut

Delicia Spekter – Student Debut

Olive Brown – Student Debut

STACI/DC – Student Debut

Tiger Chile – Stage Kitten

Nom De Plume – Stage Kitten

Please note cast list may be subject to change.

High Note Comedy LA
2025-07-10 20:30 - 22:30 | The Courtroom Theater
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Lineup for July 10:

TBA

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 8:30 to enjoy the super-cozy lounge area, grab some drinks and a snack, and relax before the show which starts promptly at 9pm in the Courtroom 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 10:30.

Illusion Magic Lounge has delicious snacks and appetizers available for purchase.

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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The Dollface Dames Main Stage Spectacular
2025-06-28 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: Main Stage Spectacular

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

Let the lights dim and grab your seats at this historic Santa Monica stadium seating theater! Celebrating 17 years as LA’s premier burlesque & cabaret company!

Saturday, June 28th Journey Through Time: Celebrating through the decades & into the future!

8pm Preparty Mix & Mingle with Roaming Characters & maybe even catch a pop-up performance or two! Arrive early to sip tasty beverages & bites 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 photo to take home with you!

Door $50GA/$95 VIP

Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult

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

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

Magic by the Sea: Cassandra & Ben Nemzer
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 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 stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room 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 bubbles (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. 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

Casssandra & Ben Nemzer

https://www.bennemzer.com

Come witness the impossible with master magicians Cassandra and Ben Nemzer! As seen on Netflix, Apple +, Fox Sports, & Comedy Central; These two magicians present a nonstop journey of wonder, excitement and laughter. Through jaw-dropping magic, audience participation, and even CRAZY card tricks; This duo creates one once in a lifetime moment after another!

Cassandra has been seen on countless stages all over the world and has brought her unique brand of magic to literally hundreds of audiences. Often referred to as “The Songstress of Magic,” because of her unique ability to combine magic and music together; Her magical voice has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and she’s even performed with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Cassandra is a regular headliner at the world famous Hollywood Magic Castle and some of her TV magic credits include Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and even doing card tricks on the hit TV show, Let’s Make A Deal!

Ben Nemzer is a globally traveling comedy magician and mentalist who makes his homes in both Los Angeles and New York City.

Ben regularly performs for corporate functions and exclusive gatherings around the country, as well as on cruise ships, for colleges, casinos, resorts.

In Manhattan he regularly stars in the longest running off-Broadway magic show in New York City History, Monday Night Magic. He is often a guest performer for Speakeasy Magick at the McKitrick Hotel and is a performing member of the legendary New York Friars Club and the world famous Hollywood Magic Castle.

Currently, Ben is a series regular on the Science Channel’s Strange Evidence as an Expert Magician and he’s also been seen on Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, the Discovery Network, Fox Sports and this upcoming season of the hit TV show, Let’s Make A Deal!

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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The Psychic Salon with Krystyn Lambert
2025-06-27 21:00 - 22:30 | The Attic
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The Psychic Salon

Join Krystyn Lambert at her Psychic Salon to contemplate the absurdity of life and mortality, to celebrate our existence in its finite and infinite states, and to hold a séance, of sorts, to contact parts of ourselves that may have been long forgotten.

Krystyn’s Psychic Salon is where questions are answered and dreams are divined. Utilizing divination methods ranging from tea leaves to lettuce leaves, Krystyn approaches the nature of intuition. She requests that you come prepared to secretly ask a question about your life to which you do not already have an answer—you just may receive the response you’ve been looking for.

This show takes place in The Attic. The Attic is our most intimate space — where you will find yourself mere inches from Krystyn and her divinations.

About Krystyn

Krystyn Lambert is an acclaimed intuitive reader and mentalist based in Los Angeles. With a reputation as “one of the best mystery entertainers in the world,” (Penguin Magic) she has carved a niche between the realms of metaphysics and performance.

Krystyn’s journey began at the renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood where she has honed her skills since 2003. She holds a degree in philosophy from UCLA, and teaches a course on magic and philosophy at Pierce College. She also brings her expertise to Genii Magazine, the leading trade publication for magic professionals, as a regular columnist.

For over two decades, Krystyn has captivated audiences at esteemed venues such as the MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood, Speakeasy Magick in New York, the Chicago Magic Lounge, and Criss Angel’s Las Vegas show.

Further, her prowess has reached broader circles through her lectures on the philosophy of magic for respected institutions including the US State Department, TEDx, the Wende Museum, UCLA Department of Philosophy, and OTIS College of Art and Design.

Krystyn Knows All…

Except about crypto

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

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High Note Comedy LA
2025-06-26 20:30 - 22:30 | The Courtroom Theater
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Lineup for June 26:

TBA

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 8:30 to enjoy the super-cozy lounge area, grab some drinks and a snack, and relax before the show which starts promptly at 9pm in the Courtroom theater.

—————————————-

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 10:30.

Illusion Magic Lounge has delicious snacks and appetizers available for purchase.

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

—————————————-

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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SOLD OUT: The Psychic Salon with Krystyn Lambert
2025-06-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-06-19 20:00 - 21:30 | The Attic
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The Psychic Salon

Join Krystyn Lambert at her Psychic Salon to contemplate the absurdity of life and mortality, to celebrate our existence in its finite and infinite states. It’s a séance, of sorts, to contact parts of ourselves that may have been long forgotten.

Krystyn’s Psychic Salon is where questions are answered and dreams are divined. Utilizing divination methods ranging from tea leaves to lettuce leaves, Krystyn approaches the nature of intuition. She requests that you come prepared to secretly ask a question about your life to which you do not already have an answer—you just may receive the response you’ve been looking for.

This show takes place in The Attic. The Attic is our most intimate space — where you will find yourself mere inches from Krystyn and her divinations.

About Krystyn

Krystyn Lambert is an acclaimed intuitive reader and mentalist based in Los Angeles. With a reputation as “one of the best mystery entertainers in the world,” (Penguin Magic) she has carved a niche between the realms of metaphysics and performance.

Krystyn’s journey began at the renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood where she has honed her skills since 2003. She holds a degree in philosophy from UCLA, and teaches a course on magic and philosophy at Pierce College. She also brings her expertise to Genii Magazine, the leading trade publication for magic professionals, as a regular columnist.

For over two decades, Krystyn has captivated audiences at esteemed venues such as the MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood, Speakeasy Magick in New York, the Chicago Magic Lounge, and Criss Angel’s Las Vegas show.

Further, her prowess has reached broader circles through her lectures on the philosophy of magic for respected institutions including the US State Department, TEDx, the Wende Museum, UCLA Department of Philosophy, and OTIS College of Art and Design.

Krystyn Knows All…

Except about crypto

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

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Cult Classics Cabaret presents Grease
2025-06-21 21:30 - 23:59
NOTE: This event is co-produced with a third party. Please contact the Cult Classic for any questions related to this event.

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We’re seniors now, and we’re gonna rule the school.

We’re bringing Rydell High back to West LA!

Grease is back, more vibrant, sexy, and ridiculous than ever. Catch a one-of-a-kind celebration of the classic movie musical, including burlesque, fire, sing-alongs, aerial, and more.

Starring:

Daphne Moon as Danny Zuko

Warumono as Sandy

Twyla Noir as Rizzo

Gigi Noree as Frenchie and Principal EmCee

Ginger Fatale as Kenickie

Miss Magnolia as Cha Cha

Max Moxie as Sonny

Morticia Rose as Jan

Rebel Lil Devil as Marty

Lady Xtabay as Putzie

Fin as Doodie

Everyone is welcome over the age of 18. Costumes, call-outs, and audience participation are encouraged!

Doors open at 9pm, with the show starting at 10pm.

Cult Classic Cabaret is run by a team of performers with diverse gender, race, ethnicity, faith, LGBTQIA+, body, and ability representations. By participating in our events as cast or in the audience, you agree to be welcoming and inclusive to our performers, staff, and audiences, as well. If that sounds like your kind of party, come on in!

The Psychic Salon with Krystyn Lambert
2025-06-20 21:00 - 22:30 | The Attic

High Note Comedy LA
2025-06-12 20:30 - 22:30 | The Courtroom Theater
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Lineup for June 12:

Carmen Christopher

Mike Bridenstine

Kat Bird

Alexa Loftus

Milan Patel

Isamael Loutfi

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 8:30 to enjoy the super-cozy lounge area, grab some drinks and a snack, and relax before the show which starts promptly at 9pm in the Courtroom theater.

—————————————-

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 10:30.

Illusion Magic Lounge has delicious snacks and appetizers available for purchase.

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

—————————————-

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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Magic by the Sea: Jimmy H & Eric Buss
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-06 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 stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room 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 bubbles (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. 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!

Eric Buss

https://ericbuss.com/

Eric Buss was born in Tucson, Arizona. When he was born, the doctors all laughed at him. That laughter gave Eric a rush, and at the age of seven seconds he knew he wanted to make people laugh when he grew up… Later at the ripe age of 8, he learned how to tinker in his dad’s workshop. Then, at age 16, he started learning magic tricks. When he successfully merged his passion for building with his magical skills he knew right then and there (according to this Bio) that he wanted to be a professional comedy magician who would build his own original props. He has never looked back.

Although most would agree that his gadgets are totally awesome, it’s Eric’s personality that wins audiences over. His high-energy, and hilarious act has been called, “Pure Art, Pure Madness!” It combines crazy inventions and Eric’s high-octane sugar rush of comedy into a non-stop ride of mischief and magical gadgetry that most people could never imagine. Eric not only imagined it, he turned it into an award-winning act that he has performed around the world and on “The Late Show” with David Letterman. In fact, Letterman called his performance “Tremendous, sensational, and beautiful.” And, as 10 million people watched, he managed to win over one of the most difficult audiences in television- the audience of “America’s Got Talent.”

A Second City Comedy School graduate, he has performed on five continents and on TV in seven countries, including a one-hour Korean television special solely dedicated to his performance. Other career highlights include appearances on the “Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon” and the “Just for Laughs” Comedy Festival in Montreal, and entertaining U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Now, at the age of “adult,” Eric spends most of his time pursuing his childhood passions either in his own workshop in Los Angeles or on stages around the world performing his clever brand of comedy, glued to his unique style of magic, bolted to his original props, duck-taped to his energetic personality. Audiences love the results!

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Twirly's Traveling Tricks
2025-06-06 21:30 - 22:30
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After sold-out shows at Fringe Hollywood and a hibernation in her grave, Twirly the Clown is back and ready for action! For years, she has been captivating audiences with her unique vaudeville antics, leaving them both entertained and bemused, pondering questions like, “Where is my heart and why is my chest cavity filled with discounted Halloween candy?” and “Who is Twirly the Clown?”Fresh off the success of her debut tell-all comic book, Twirly is now back with a full staged show. Whether she juggles or swallows a sword remains a surprise, but one thing is certain: she will leave you utterly perplexed. Come with an open mind and prepare to leave with it even more expanded!

Reviews:

https://thetheatretimes.com/hollywood-fringe-festival-twirlys-traveling-tricks/

https://becomeimmersed.com/twirlys-traveling-tricks-review/

https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/6253?tab=reviews

Follow Twirly:

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Thursday, July 31st at Illusion Magic Lounge, Santa Monica

Doors at 8:30Show at 9:30 PMVIP After Party when the chaos settles down

Tickets

$10 general admission

$30 VIP includes prime reserved seating, a glass of bubbles, and a one-on-one immersive experience.

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Daryn and Darren's Game Show Live!
2025-06-05 20:00 - 21:30
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About the Show

‘Game Show Live! With Daryn & Darren’ is a unique, live game show experience where you can enter, play and win prizes! (participation is voluntary, so you can also just watch and win from your seat!) Join Daryn Carp (Bravo host, E! News guest correspondent) and Darren Goldberg, yes. . .two Darryns, as they guide you through rounds of trivia, on-stage games, and mystery lighting rounds. Grab your useless knowledge and the gaming skills you never thought you had and come have some fun!

About Us

Daryn Carp has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade. As a former NBC Page, Daryn came right out of the Page Program to assist the king of Bravo, Andy Cohen. Since then, she has starred in three national commercials with him, hosted many bravotv.com series, and hosted her own daily digital show, “Reality Check” for PEOPLE TV. She also co-hosts a weekly true-crime podcast called “Shaken and Disturbed” and can be seen on E! News as a guest correspondent, as well as on her monthly “What’s Poppin!” segment on the TODAY show with Hoda and Jenna. Her dream is to be a game show host, and with this show her dreams are becoming her reality.

Darren Goldberg is a 14-year veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked across NBCUniversal at Bravo, E!, Oxygen and Universal Kids – and now at Amazon Prime Video. Known outside of his 9-5 as an event and game producer – Darren has created hundreds of game nights, scavenger hunts, color war field days and murder mystery parties. He brings his unique style of game creation to Game Show Live!, helping to give the audience a new view on the classic game show.

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The Dollface Dames Geek To Chic
2025-05-31 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: Main Stage Spectacular

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

Let the lights dim and grab your seats at this historic Santa Monica stadium seating theater! Celebrating 17 years as LA’s premier burlesque & cabaret company!

Saturday, May 31st Geek To Chic: It’s Cosplay Gone Wild!

8pm Preparty Mix & Mingle with Roaming Characters & maybe even catch a pop-up performance or two! Arrive early to sip tasty beverages & bites 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 photo to take home with you!

Door $50GA/$95 VIP

Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult

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

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

Magic by the Sea: Jimmy H & Hayden Allcorn
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-30 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 stage. And to finish out your enchanting evening, our intimate Court Room 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 bubbles (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. 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!

Hayden Allcorn

https://haydenallcorn.com

Hayden Allcorn is an award winning and internationally touring performer who has been featured on Masters of Illusion on the CW, CBS, and just once for Jessica Simpson’s son’s fifth Birthday party! Hayden’s frenetic, charismatic, and energetic blend of comedy, magic, and storytelling has been described as “breathtakingly funny” and “wildly impossible”!

Hayden is a comedian, magician, and vaudeville performer born and raised in Southern California. He got his start very young in theater, while always having a passion for the conjuring arts. As Hayden finished college and received his degree in acting, Hayden sought to blend the elements of storytelling into his magic, and the beginning of his career he served as the resident magician for SoCal’s Knotts Berry Farm where he would create and perform comedy magic shows and unique characters for theme parks and guests from all over the world. Today, Hayden’s career has taken him all over the world from residencies nightly on Hollywood Blvd., to headlining cruise ships across the globe, to U.S. Tours from coast to coast, television appearances, and so much more! Hayden’s ability to connect with audiences through laughter and acts of seemingly impossible sleight of hand have made him someone that bookers, producers, and audiences adore.

Whether Hayden is performing feats of mindboggling sleight of hand, exchanging improvised quick wits with the audience, or spinning a tale so captivating you forget you are at a magic show- Hayden’s shows are guaranteed to leave you in astonishment and abs sore from laughter!

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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