Magic by the Sea: Greg Van Holsbeck & James Mako
2025-08-01 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

Greg VanHolsbeck

https://www.gvmagic.com

Greg VanHolsbeck has been fascinated with magic and illusion since he discovered a Marshall Brodien magic kit at ten years old.

As a shy, quiet kid he was by no means a “born entertainer” or the life of the party, but this fascination quickly turned to an obsession as Greg collected piles of books and absorbed everything he could on the subject of prestidigitation.

Fifteen years later, VanHolsbeck has made a career out of his obsession by creating his own opportunities in Southern California.

His one-man show “Handcrafted Mysteries” has appeared in numerous locations, including it’s current weekly residency at The Claremont Forum Bookstore. The show is highly interactive and features Greg’s original pieces of magic.

Greg believes in bringing innovation and creativity to the art of magic with every performance.

James Mako

https://www.jamesmako.com/

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.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Dana Benedict's Alchemy and Poetry
2025-07-31 19:30 - 22:30
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A new music theatre experience

A musical mystical journey through ethereal realms of whimsy and folklore and personal tales.

All original music written and performed by Dana Benedict. Backed by a full band with piano, stand up bass, drums, electric guitar, mandolin, percussion, accordion, clarinet, theremin, cello, glockenspiel , and backing vocals) featuring dancers, aerialists, and film segments.

Dana Benedict’s ethereal voice will lead the way through haunting melodies leaving you wanting more of her siren’s call. This show is Dana Benedict’s ethereal fever dream come true.

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

Doors & Immersive Pre-Show at 7:30 PM, Stage Show at 8:30 PM

Tickets

$40 general admission

$65 VIP includes prime reserved seating, a glass of bubbles, and a one-on-one immersive experience.

All ages welcome

What audiences are saying:

“Dana was born to be on the stage. Her presence and performance are unmatched, and there’s no denying her blinding talent across the board. This is not a show to miss. “

“I absolutely LOVED this show and would come see it again and bring people with me. As someone raised and working in theater currently, shows like these specifically, are extremely important.

our songs are so incredibly relatable. I felt so seen and heard and understood. The combination of different performing artists were aesthetically and narratively so soothing, interesting, and exciting.

I loved every time Dana was personal with us, and so authentic and herself. Her work, her show and her as a person is so inspiring! “

“An amazing multidisciplinary showcase with impressive creativity throughout <3”

“Simple and elegantly produced. “

“I’m so happy that I got to experience it! Dana brings such an immersive and theatrical quality to her performance. Her style is like a crossover of Tori Amos and Emilie Autumn but with a unique power all her own. She sings without abandon and captivates the audience with a clear love for her craft! I immediately added her music to my collection and as I listened back on the way home, it was so easy to visualize the cinematic caliber she brings. This is an artist you must see live! “

About Dana

Based in Los Angeles, California, Dana Benedict is a multi-disciplinary performer and musician. She first studied dance at a young age, going on to star in a national tour of a Broadway musical. Branching from these theatre roots, Dana studied non-traditional performance techniques around the world; a pursuit which developed her signature blend of folk, Gothic, and vaudeville influences. Today, Dana continues to combine music, dance, and acting in a variety of unexpected ways, from clowning to immersive theatre to virtual reality. Additionally, Dana is a professional vocal coach and dance instructor. Dana uses her musical theatre training mixed with a love of folk and ethereal sounds in her songwriting. Today Dana’s writing has been featured in theatrical performances and placed in film. When she is not composing, clowning around or tap dancing Dana loves to spend time with her pet rabbit, Hermie.

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Magic by the Sea: Jon Armstrong & Nathan Coe Marsh
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 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

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.

Nathan Coe Marsh

https://nathancoemarsh.com/

Nathan Coe Marsh’s blend of personality-driven magic and dry wit has taken him to 30+ countries across six continents, been featured on screen on NBC, CBS, FOX, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and captivated audiences at corporate events for Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, GE, Jockey, and many others.

MAGIC Magazine described his work as “a breath of fresh air,” VANISH International Magic Magazine featured him on its cover and named him “one of the top comedy magicians in the magic world,” and Event Solutions magazine chose him as a finalist for “Entertainer of The Year.”Booking Inquiry

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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The Idol
2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00
NOTE: This event is produced by a third party. Please contact the Event Producer for any questions related to this event.

The Idol

Fame comes with a terrible price.

K-9 trades his very soul to a homeless man’s cursed mirror for a shot at stardom. Meanwhile, Safire, mourning her mother’s mysterious death, has just inked a deal with the sinister Sell Your Soul Records. Her money-hungry manager, Simone Monroe, is ready to remake Safire’s image at any cost—while Bishop Stevenson, Safire’s grandfather, fights to pull her back before the darkness claims her too. The Idol invites you to witness a collision of desire, deception, and destiny… where every choice could cost a life.

High Note Comedy LA
2025-07-24 20:30 - 22:30 | The Courtroom Theater
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Lineup for July 24:

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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Dudes Behind the Foods: Live Taping
2025-07-20 19:30 - 21:30
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 Geek to Chic Burlesque Spectacular
2025-07-19 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: 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.

—————————————-

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.

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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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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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