Illusion Magic Lounge

Vintage Vixens Variety Hour
2026-08-22 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Join us for an unforgettable summer evening of vintage elegance and fiery sass ready to delight and seduce you!Get Ready for a night out with the Vintage Vixens Go Gatsby style with an evening of vintage temptation and tease. It’s the perfect way to set the mood for a night you’ll never forget. For an evening full of live band burlesque acts featuring the biggest stars in LA you need a night with the Vintage Vixens. Pair with dinner at one of the delicious restaurants just steps away. Then enter our art deco inspired lounge to be serenaded by our opening songstress while you sip on expertly prepared cocktails and NA beverages. Enter our stunning theater where every seat gets you up close to the action. Our talented live band brings you expert vintage renditions of your favorite modern songs. Think Post Modern Juke Box but more variety, more rocking and WAY more gorgeous gals! Get ready to be captivated by our dapper dames and vintage vixens as they dance, tease, and enchant, leaving you craving more. Anything can happen when these classy, sassy women take the stage with grace and glamour. Doors and Lounge Open at 8:30 PM with Pre-show Songstress Tas Al-Ghul Theatre Seating at 9:15 PM with opening magician DeeDee Cupcake Show begins at 9:30 PM Don’t miss this night of burlesque, music, and surprises—an homage to the golden age of cabaret with a modern twist. Get ready to fall in love with our August Vintage Vixens: Ruby ChampangeBooger BoobsBylistic RougeBlanche BourgeousVeronica YuneMiss Spent YouthAudrey DeluxeGinger ValentineHosted By Booger Boobs Celebrating Something? Check out the On-Stage celebration to have your guest of honor brought up on stage for a special song and a birthday spanking by Miss Spent Youth herself!

Magic by the Sea: Dana Daniels
2026-08-22 19:00 - 20:45, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:45 | Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Our signature "Magic by the Sea" series brings the World's Best Magicians to Santa Monica!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 — and our kitchen and bar offer up made-to-order cocktails and delightful bites for purchase. Entering our 150-seat theater, you’ll see even more magicians dazzle you with mind-bending illusions on our grand stage. As an added bonus to your enchanting evening, we welcome you to our intimate Court Room space for 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 ExperienceLooking 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 bubbly (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 in the theater for our VIPs. NOTE: We have limited VIP availability to preserve the quality of the VIP Experience — and it is only available directly from our website.

Scot Nery's Boobietrap
2026-08-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-15 19:30 - 21:30
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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!

Variety Show: Scot Nery's Boobietrap!
2026-08-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
The Best Variety Show in the world is right here in Los Angeles. It will CHANGE YOU!

WORLD-CLASS ANDINGENIOUSLY STUPID.
“The #1 show in Los Angeles.” – TripAdvisor

15 Acts Per Show
4 Minutes Per Act
Over 600 unique performers

“A comedic whirlwind!”
— Los Angeles Times

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.”

Private Event
2026-08-16 17:00 - 22:00
We are closed for a private event this evening.

Please contact events@illusionmagiclounge.com if you’re interested in renting the theater for your own private event.

Magic by the Sea: Dana Daniels
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 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 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 )

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The Dollface Dames: MEOW
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:00
NOTE: This event is produced by a third party. Please contact the Dollface Dames for any questions related to this event.

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Main Stage!

8:00 PM: Preparty Mix & Mingle! Sip tasty beverages and bites at the magical lobby bar! Enjoy roaming characters and maybe even catch a pop-up performance or two.

8:15PM VIP Ticket Holders: Get access to an exclusive, intimate Parlor show through a secret bookcase BEFORE the main stage show PLUS priority seating in the theater!

9:30 PM: Main Stage Show Begins! Let the lights dim and grab your stadium seats!

Upcoming Spectaculars

Aug 8th-MEOW Celebrating Bada** Women: A show so HOT it’ll make your PURR!

Sept 19th-Alice in Halloweenland Mad Hatters Haunt: A dark twisty tale down the rabbit role!

Oct 24th-Halloween Spooktacular: Halloween comes alive

Nov 7th-Roaring 20’s Spectacular: Vintage, Gatsby, Jazz Age

Location: Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

(Suggested age: 18 & over OR accompanied by an adult.)

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Magic by the Sea: Tyler Rabbit & Nathaniel Segal
2026-08-08 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

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

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

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

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

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

Tyler Rabbit

https://www.instagram.com/tylerrabs

Tyler Rabbit is a master of sleight of hand whose eccentric style and perfectly honed repertoire make him well known to those in the know. He maintains a low profile like one of those recumbent bicycles you see sometimes with the flag sticking up so you don’t hit it with your car.

Nathaniel Segal

https://www.segalmagic.com

Nathaniel Segal is sure to entertain and amaze you. Featured on Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us” on the CW Network, he’s known for crafting real magic for real people – no over-the-top antics, unnecessary frills, or gimmicks.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Magic by the Sea: Tyler Rabbit & Ben Jackson
2026-08-07 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

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

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

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

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

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

About our Performers

Tyler Rabbit

https://www.instagram.com/tylerrabs

Tyler Rabbit is a master of sleight of hand whose eccentric style and perfectly honed repertoire make him well known to those in the know. He maintains a low profile like one of those recumbent bicycles you see sometimes with the flag sticking up so you don’t hit it with your car.

Ben Jackson

https://www.benjacksonmagic.com

Winner of Season 10 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, first place for Close-Up Magic Competitions spanning Society of American Magicians, International Brotherhood of Magicians, The World Magic Seminar, Florida Magic Convention, The Magic Castle, and more! Ben is known for demonstrating elegant sleight-of-hand and brinigng fresh and creative approaches to unforgettable events.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Loren Smith Love Show
2026-08-04 20:00 - 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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“This isn’t just a concert. It’s a respite. A refill. A night to breathe, feel, move, and come alive again — together.”

With over two million YouTube views since his debut single “Break Free” featured on NBC’s Today Show, Smith is a dynamic vocal powerhouse making waves across the music and entertainment industries. A featured soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, his voice has also soared in the Oscar-winning film Get Out & Sinners, Hulu’s Love, Victor, and projects by global icons including BTS, Lil Nas X, Pharrell, Nick Carter, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

On stage, Smith has supported acts like Arcade Fire, Deborah Cox, Heather Headley, Cheyenne Jackson and Andy Grammer. He currently brings his talent to national television as a featured vocalist on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, and serves as vocal director for Michael Bublé’s supporting vocalists and live choirs.www.sanglorensmith.com

Magic by the Sea: Nick Paul
2026-08-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

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

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

Upgrade for our exclusive VIP Experience

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

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

About our Performers

Nick Paul

https://www.magicperson.com

Based in the heart of Hollywood, California, Magic Person Nick Paul is redefining magic, bringing a fresh, funny, mind-bending vibe to the classic art form. Celebrated for his unique blend of physical comedy, mind reading, sleight of hand, and sharp humor, Nick is a staple of the Los Angeles entertainment scene and a premier choice for events looking for that authentic Hollywood flair.

Audiences instantly recognize Nick from his numerous television appearances, including spots on CONAN, Netflix’s Magic for Humans, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave. Behind the scenes, he has also lent his expertise as a magic consultant for major Hollywood productions and late-night TV projects, such as The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. For nearly three decades, Nick has entertained crowds worldwide—bringing his signature act from LA to cruise ships, theaters across four continents, and Fortune 500 companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

As a regular headliner at Hollywood’s historic Magic Castle, his award-winning show Impossible Feats of Fake Magicearned “Best Variety Show” from The Orlando Sentinel and was named a Top 10 Show to See by Time Out LA. Beyond the stage, his book, Magically Introverted, debuted in Amazon’s Top 40 humor titles. True to his roots, Nick lives locally in the Hollywood area with his wife Kristen (an amazing voice actor) and their two dog children.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Nathaniel Segal: Gifts of Chaos
2026-07-25 22:00 - 23:00 | The Courtroom Theater
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Nathaniel Segal brings to life his newest show, where you and a very small group will witness magic performed mere inches in front of your eyes. Each and every participant will play a role in this show — full of original magic invented by Nathaniel Segal. Be prepared for unique surprises as the story unfolds. This is not your typical magic show!

This show was inspired by Nathaniel’s time spent in The Attic — our quirkiest and most intimate performance space at Illusion Magic Lounge. This one-of-a-kind space is only available to our house magicians — this is where we let our incredible team bring their wildest visions come to life — amazing and delighting only our most discerning clientele.

Come join us in the Courtroom and see what creative juices have developed in-house right here at Illusion Magic Lounge.

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

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Magic by the Sea: Hayden Allcorn
2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-24 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 Performer

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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High Note Comedy LA
2026-07-22 20:00 - 21:30 | The Courtroom Theater
FREE Tickets @ Eventbrite

Lineup for July 22:

TBA

And your host Danny Cuneo

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

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

Come at 7:30 PM to enjoy the super-cozy lounge area, grab some drinks and a snack, and relax before the show, which starts promptly at 8:00 PM in the Courtroom theater.

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AT A GLANCE:

High Note takes place on select Wednesdays each month.

Tickets are FREE with a 1 drink minimum

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

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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Magic by the Sea: Bruce Gold & Psychic Buster
2026-07-18 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 Performer

Bruce Gold

http://www.brucegold.com/

Bruce got his start in showbiz thanks to a TV Magic Set and went on to appear on TV’s Master’s of Illusion, Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, and as the host of his own TV talkshow. You may have even seen Bruce as the laughable magician in an award-winning “Got Milk?” TV commercial, as a guest star on the sitcom Full House, or on Oprah.

Bruce studied theater in college and toured the USA as a stand-up comedian before moving to Hollywood, California, where he became a favorite at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle. He’s also appeared in Las Vegas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ships, and works in the entertainment industry as a creative consultant for companies like Lucasfilm. Variety Magazine said, “Bruce Gold is a funny man of considerable charm.” Bruce says the secret to his success is his magic formula, “Laugh, laugh wow!”

Psychic Buster

https://balloonacademy.com/artist/buster-balloon/

Psychic Buster is an award-winning balloon artist and children’s entertainer who has performed all across the USA, as well as the UK, France, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Israel. Buster has worked with Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and has performed at The White House.

Buster has taught at balloon, magic, and children’s entertainer conferences all over the world including MAGIC Live!, Jeff McBride’s Magic & Mystery School, and The American Clown Academy. His unique and original balloon designs, routines, and magic effects have also appeared in many industry publications. But his proudest moment is still the time that he ate an entire box of Cap’ N Crunch Cereal by himself in one sitting.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Vixens Unleashed Burlesque Showcase 2026
2026-07-17 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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An all star lineup of student debuts, alongside headline performances from the students and faculty of Vixen DeVille Burlesque Academy.

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

Kismet – Graduating Student

Grace Amore – Graduating Student

Alexa Serenade – Student Debut

Gothicca – Student Debut

Goldie Luxe – Student Debut

Olive Amor – Student Debut

Klutzy Gigil – Stage Kitten

Priscilla Barbot – Stage Kitten

Please note cast list may be subject to change.

Magic by the Sea: Jon Armstrong & Psychic Buster
2026-07-17 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 Performer

Jon Armstrong

https://www.cardjon.com

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

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

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

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

Psychic Buster

https://balloonacademy.com/artist/buster-balloon/

Psychic Buster is an award-winning balloon artist and children’s entertainer who has performed all across the USA, as well as the UK, France, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Israel. Buster has worked with Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and has performed at The White House.

Buster has taught at balloon, magic, and children’s entertainer conferences all over the world including MAGIC Live!, Jeff McBride’s Magic & Mystery School, and The American Clown Academy. His unique and original balloon designs, routines, and magic effects have also appeared in many industry publications. But his proudest moment is still the time that he ate an entire box of Cap’ N Crunch Cereal by himself in one sitting.

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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Magic by the Sea: Joan Dukore
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00
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Your evening of magic and mystery!

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

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

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

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

About our Performer

Joan Dukore

https://www.joandukore.com

Glamorous, elegant magic – with a wry twist.

She’s charmed audiences in Las Vegas and around the world for years, and now she’s bringing her unforgettable magical stylings to Santa Monica.

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

Magic in the theater

Enchanting Libations at our bar

Our Lounge Area

Magic throughout the venue

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FannieTASTIC on Stage!
2026-07-09 19:00 - 22:00
NOTE: This event is produced by a third party. Please contact FannieTASTIC for any questions related to this event.

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Special Show of FannieTASTIC at Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica! Presenting Drag and Burlesque on the big stage 7pm doors.

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This show is 18+

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