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About Magicopolis

Welcome to Illusion Magic Lounge, the intimate magic theatre formerly known as Magicopolis. Nestled in downtown Santa Monica, this venue delivers rotating magic acts and engaging live variety performances in a space designed for great sightlines and close-up wonder. Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to help secure your seats with ease.

After shows, explore Santa Monica’s vibrant dining scene and convenient lodging. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner hotels and restaurants to consider for a seamless trip. And if you’re curious about the history, Illusion Magic Lounge has a storied past that includes a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Penn & Teller and a reopening in December 2022 under its current branding. For the latest performances and residency updates, keep an eye on the venue’s schedule and follow official channels for announcements.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
  • Capacity: 150-seat theater.
  • Venue type: Magic theatre / live variety venue; branded as Illusion Magic Lounge (formerly Magicopolis).
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart; described as a 150-seat theater with seating on a steep incline for good sightlines (no bad seats noted in reviews).
  • Parking: Nearby public parking, e.g., Santa Monica Public Parking Structure #5 located a short walk away; current guidance lists Structure #5 as a cheap parking option (3 hours for about $6).
  • Transit: Located in Downtown Santa Monica with access via the Downtown Santa Monica transit hub; closest rail stop is the Santa Monica Downtown station.
  • Nearby hotels: Shore Hotel (1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401); Hotel Casa del Mar (1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405); Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows (101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401).
  • Notable events/notes: Groundbreaking ceremony in 1998 attended by Penn & Teller; the venue hosted Steve Spill’s Escape Reality era; renamed to Illusion Magic Lounge and reopened in December 2022; hosts rotating magicians and occasional residencies.