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Magic Asphalt Comedy Under The Stars is a unique drive-in stand-up comedy experience born in Hollywood. Created by Tammy Jo Dearen and her wife Nikole Larson, this biweekly residency transformed the Magic Castle parking lot into a quirky, car-friendly stage where audiences listen via car radios and participate using plastic clappers. From its start through September 2020 and continuing into 2021, the show offered a playful alternative to traditional venues, inviting attendees to enjoy jokes from the comfort of their vehicles. The residency concluded with final shows on May 8, 2021, but the spirit of the performance lives on in social channels and archived footage. Here’s what you need to know about the act, the people behind it, and what’s next for fans seeking future comedy experiences in Los Angeles.