Illusion Magic Lounge

Scot Nery's Boobietrap
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
BUY TICKETS @ BOOBIETRAP

The Legendary LA Variety Show Returns…

Since launching in 2015, Scot Nery’s Boobietrap has destroyed audiences at hundreds of sold-out performances in Los Angeles and around the West Coast. An underground entertainment phenomenon, Boobietrap shines as a proof of concept for just how incredible live performance can be. The exquisitely-curated experience serves up one life-changing moment after another, blowing minds and rebuilding them in real time. “The best variety show in the world.”

After a 5-year hiatus, Scot Nery’s Boobietrap is ready to introduce you to the finest variety performers in LA!

Magic by the Sea: Tyler Rabbit & Jackson Ridd
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:00
BUY TICKETS!

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

Tyler Rabbit

https://www.instagram.com/tylerrabs

Jackson Ridd

https://jacksonridd.com/

Jackson Ridd is known as a Mentalist: one who explores the area of psychological magic. He strives to psychically connect with every audience he performs for and has developed unique insights into our unconscious behaviors and energies. Want to witness these talents firsthand? You can visit the events he’s producing right now, where he strives to create an immersive and welcoming environment… a place to experience real magic.

Jackson has a number of performance residencies in Los Angeles: you can visit him at Black Rabbit Rose, the Rideau West Hollywood and at special events in the Wonzimer Art Gallery. You may also find him at various immersive experiences w/ Houston Hospitality and productions by Four Suits.

He is regularly featured in print publications, on international television, and performs internationally: having mesmerized audiences in Berlin, Prague, New York, Nashville, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. View his upcoming shows to see if he’s coming to your city soon, or contact him today to commission a unique show for you and your closest friends.

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

High Note Comedy LA
2026-01-08 21:00 - 22:30 | The Courtroom Theater
BUY TICKETS!

Lineup for December 18:

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!

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

Scot Nery's Boobietrap
2026-01-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-26 19:30 - 21:30
BUY TICKETS @ BOOBIETRAP

The Legendary LA Variety Show Returns…

Since launching in 2015, Scot Nery’s Boobietrap has destroyed audiences at hundreds of sold-out performances in Los Angeles and around the West Coast. An underground entertainment phenomenon, Boobietrap shines as a proof of concept for just how incredible live performance can be. The exquisitely-curated experience serves up one life-changing moment after another, blowing minds and rebuilding them in real time. “The best variety show in the world.”

After a 5 year hiatus, Scot Nery’s Boobietrap is ready to introduce you to the finest variety performers in LA!

Magic by the Sea: Dana Daniels
2026-01-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-26 19:00 - 21:00
BUY TICKETS!

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 Performer

Dana Daniels

https://danadaniels.com

Dana balanced his demanding corporate schedule with a thriving career in magic. He was a staple performer at Maui’s premier evening spot, “Warren & Annabelle’s Magic.” As a star of the touring production “The Illusionist: Turn of the Century,” Dana has dazzled audiences in Dubai and at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia. His Broadway credits include a record-breaking run at the legendary Palace Theatre, where he helped make “The Illusionist” the most successful magic show in Broadway history.

Dana’s past television appearances include Stand Up Live, America’s Got Talent, Evening at the Improv, the CBS Morning Show, NBC’s Comedy Club, Studio 10 in Australia, Masters of Illusions, Huckabee, Lance Burton’s Magic Special, and the bestselling clean comedy DVD series “Thou Shalt Laugh.” Additionally, Dana has opened for notable stars such as Ray Romano, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and Randy Travis.

Dana has been recognized by his peers as one of the best comedian magicians working today. His past accolades include:

Two time Parlor Magician of the Year ( from the Magic Castle – Academy of Magical Arts

Comedy Magician of the Year ( from the Academy of Magical Arts )

Two time Stage Magician of the Year ( from the Magic Castle – Academy of Magical Arts )

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

Scot Nery's Familytrap
2025-12-24 15:00 - 16:30
BUY TICKETS @ BOOBIETRAP

Join us for a Very Special Family-Friendly Holiday edition of Los Angeles’ #1 Show

Bring the kids and grandparents to this Super Special Edition of Boobietrap. We’ve kept 100% of the chaos and made it suitable for all audiences. This rare before-the-sun goes down Boobietrap is not to be missed!

The Legendary LA Variety Show Returns…

Since launching in 2015, Scot Nery’s Boobietrap has destroyed audiences at hundreds of sold-out performances in Los Angeles and around the West Coast. An underground entertainment phenomenon, Boobietrap shines as a proof of concept for just how incredible live performance can be. The exquisitely-curated experience serves up one life-changing moment after another, blowing minds and rebuilding them in real time. “The best variety show in the world.”

After a 5 year hiatus, Scot Nery’s Boobietrap is ready to introduce you to the finest variety performers in LA!

Magic by the Sea: Jonathan Neal & Christopher Hart
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00
BUY TICKETS!

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.

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

The Dollface Dames End of Year Holiday Party
2025-12-13 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.

Buy Tickets @ TicketSpice

The Dollface Dames & Lola Boutée Presents:

Saturday, Dec 13thEnd of the Year Holiday Party & Showcase

USE Code “MAGIC” for 50% off tickets!

Party with us one final time this year on the main stage with an all-out ‘Best Of’ End of the Year Bash with some Holiday favorites mixed in!

A naughty & nice mix of acrobatics, burlesque, fire, & aerial!

Celebrating 17 years as LA’s premier burlesque & cabaret company!

Upcoming Calendar:

Jan 17th-The Dollface Dames 18yr Company AnniversaryFeb 14th-Valentine’s Day SpectacularMarch 21st Alice in WINEderland: A reimagined tale down the rabbit hole! Tickets HERE

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 Main Stage Show

Additional Info:

Tipping is encouraged and tip hats will be circulated.

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

Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult

Private Event
2025-12-11 18:00 - 23:30
We are closed for a private buyout this evening. We look forward to bringing you magic next weekend!

Nightmare Before Strip-Mas
2025-12-06 21:30 - 23:00
NOTE: This event is produced by a third party. Please contact Dirty Little Secret Burlesque for any questions related to this event.

Buy Tickets @ Eventbrite

A darkly whimsical burlesque spectacle where Jack, Sally, and the spooks of Halloween Town crash Christmas in sinful style.

What’s this? What’s this? It’s holiday magic with a sinful twist! 🎃✨🎄

From the darkly whimsical world of The Nightmare Before Christmas comes a brand-new burlesque spectacular where Halloween Town collides with Christmas cheer in the most seductive way possible. Join Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque for “Nightmare Before Stripmas”—a spellbinding holiday mashup filled with glitter, ghouls, and a whole lot of sass.

Expect sultry snowflakes, creepy candy canes, and Jack and Sally like you’ve never seen them before. With dazzling choreography, laugh-out-loud moments, and the signature DLS mix of sexy, spooky, and spectacular, this is the holiday show that will have you humming “What’s This?” long after the curtain falls.

So whether you’re naughty, nice, or somewhere deliciously in between—grab your ghoul-friends and sleigh your way to a holiday burlesque party you’ll never forget.

Doors open at 8pm

VIP Ticket Holders will be seated first, so if you want specific seating, please buy VIP.

Tipping is highly encouraged!

This show is 18+

Closed - Private Event
2025-12-05 18:00 - 23:30

High Note Comedy LA
2025-12-04 20:30 - 22:30 | The Courtroom Theater
BUY TICKETS!

Lineup for December 4:

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!

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

Magic for Charity - Aidan Corcoran & Jacob Martinez
2025-11-29 21:00 - 22:30
BUY TICKETS @ EVENTBRITE

One Night Only!

100% of proceeds will go to charity. Help us reach our goal to raise $10,000 to help fight against childhood cancer.

Magic for Charity – Aidan Corcoran & Jacob Martinez

Join us at Illusion’s magic lounge in Santa Monica for a night of magic and mind reading with Aidan Corcoran and Jacob Martinez, joined by Alex Huang.

100% of the profits from this event will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

60-Minute Show Runtime

If you are unable to attend, donating to St. Jude would be greatly appreciated

https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=9046157&fr_id=157660&pg=personal

Join us and find out why Illusion Magic Lounge is Santa Monica’s Most Magical Experience!

Magic by the Sea: Felix Jones & Miss Elaine
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00
BUY TICKETS!

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

Felix Jones

https://www.felixjonesmagic.com

The master of mentalism has amazed audiences across five continents and aboard world-class cruise lines such as Virgin Voyages, Viking Jupiter, Celebrity Cruises, and Ritz-Carlton Yachts. He is also a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, bringing the same sense of wonder to every stage.

His unique magic has earned acclaim in cities around the world, reflecting his deep passion for storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences.

Miss Elaine

https://www.itsmisselaine.com

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

The 2025 Burlesque Gala
2025-11-22 18:00 - 23:59
More Info @ Burlesque Gala

Supporting the Burlesque community in a space where everyone belongs.

The Burlesque Gala is an annual event that brings together performers, producers, and patrons to celebrate each other as a community with the glamor that we deserve.

It highlights the vibrant creatives active in LA and beyond, brings voice to their stories, and pays homage to those that paved the way.

With a focus on inclusivity, it upholds the value of unabashed identity and brazen acceptance.

You deserve to live your best life and be uplifted by those around you.

Get your rhinestones, it’s time to party.

Illusion Art House
2025-11-21 22:00 - 23:59
RSVP for Art House

Performer Interest Form

ILLUSION ART HOUSE

at the Illusion Magic Lounge

Enter a world of creative imagination—where sequins catch the light, vintage bulbs flicker, and artists play boldly in the limelight.

Slip between shadows, wander through our immersive spaces. Mingle among magicians and comedians, storytellers and poets, fire dancers and contortionists, burlesque artists, aerialists and offbeat entertainers of all kinds. All are welcome in the spirit of play; enjoy the experimental spectacles that ensue… This is a night of unfiltered artistic experimentation!

From tantalizing visuals to avant-garde performances, Illusion Art House is an unpredictable journey through the strange, the beautiful and the bizarre.

You are invited to explore. To observe. To feel.

Make your way down the dark alley and look for the door marked with a spade.

Illusion awaits!

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor

Magic by the Sea: Matt Marcy
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
BUY TICKETS!

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 Performer

Matt Marcy

https://www.mattmarcy.com

Acclaimed for his groundbreaking combination of mind-boggling magic and witty, clever storytelling, Matt Marcy has entertained everyone from Fortune 500 companies to Hollywood celebrities to royalty. His resume boasts more than 1,000 shows at the world-famous Hollywood Magic Castle, performances in Las Vegas’s most glamorous showrooms, and thousands of shows for theaters, casinos, cruise ships, and private & corporate events around the globe. You might have seen Matt on one of his 12 appearances on Masters of Illusion on the CW Network or on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

A graduate of Brown University, Matt is the also creator of the award-winning comedy web series Disillusioned and the author of Magic For The Business World. He consistently creates unforgettable and magical experiences for his audiences — including illusions you won’t see from any other magician — and is guaranteed to leave you laughing and gasping in astonishment.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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

Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor
