Scot Nery's Boobietrap

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Live at Illusion Magic Lounge: Scot Nery's Boobietrap

"Comedic whirlwind" — Los Angeles Times
Vaudeville masterpiece" — OC Weekly
Fast-paced, fun, interactive, and imaginative — HuffPost

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World-class and ingeniously stupid.

The #1 show in Los Angeles.

15 acts. 4 minutes each. A new lineup every Wednesday. Comedy, circus, magic, and music, this close. Since 2015. Come for a date. Come with friends. Leave with a story.

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Upcoming shows

Every Wednesday at Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica.

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  • Show #306 Just Talking Overdose. The world's best standups. Special late night after the LA Tech Week comedy show. Seats $40 / Livestream $10
  • Show #307 Skill Toy Overdose. The world's best skill-toy artists Seats $40 / Livestream $10
  • Show #308 Circus Overdose. The world's best circus acts On sale soon
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  • Show #310 Magic Overdose. The world's best magicians On sale soon
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Breakdancer performing a headstand on stage at Scot Nery's Boobietrap
Performer juggling vintage tennis rackets at Scot Nery's Boobietrap
Scot Nery interacting with the audience during a performance at Boobietrap
Emma Thompson and Scot Nery at Scot Nery's Boobietrap show
Performer in elaborate blue and gold costume with white wig saluting on stage
Performer with drawn-on eyelashes making a comical expression on stage
Scot Nery's Boobietrap cast and performers posing with balloons and props on stage
Scot Nery posing with Alan Cumming and another guest at Scot Nery's Boobietrap
Scot Nery performing on stage at Scot Nery's Boobietrap with a microphone
Aerialist performing on a trapeze bar with live band on stage
Scot Nery posing with a guest celebrity at Boobietrap
Scot Nery playing the accordion and singing on stage at Boobietrap

Hands down the most fun you can have as a grown up.

Taylor Hughes

You need time to heal between shows from all the laughing.

Kyle K.

Absolutely my favorite show in Los Angeles.

Martin K.

This show is alive. An entertaining masterpiece.

Linda B.

Every act was laugh out loud entertainment.

Johnny EM

The best evening of entertainment and laughter in LA. Period.

Rya

My stomach hurts after laughing so much.

Antirockstars

Weird and wonderful and just a ton of fun.

Hannah L.

A riot, an absolute blast, pure ridiculousness.

Guinevere D

This is the best show on Earth.

Marie S.

A vaudeville show for the 21st century. You will love it.

Charlie Mount

Beyond amazing. A clever, funny, daring evening of seat of the pants entertainment.

Charles H.

Best show on this beautiful planet.

Alan Godshaw

I felt like I had been given a gift.

Julie P.

The only show in LA I actively recommend.

Zachary S.

Pure, unhinged ridiculousness. I haven't laughed this hard in years.

Steve W.

WTF did I just see. I want to live here.

Jaime J.

Every time I leave, my cheeks hurt from smiling.

Samantha M.

I always leave feeling inspired as an artist.

Allison M.

Taken here on a first date. He scored a second.

Be S.

Must be seen and can't be unseen.

unabashedly

This is what fun feels like.

Joshua Y.

Laughed so hard the muscles behind my ears ache.

Christine P.

In tears of laughter throughout the night.

Klairissa S.

Unique and brilliant acts you'll never see anywhere else.

Chip P.

It felt like a celebration of love of life.

ChicaMarx

More entertaining than the internet, puppies, or laughing babies.

Shelby G.

You won't find anything like this anywhere. It grew into an artistic community.

Eric S.

My boyfriend was laughing so hard he gave himself a headache.

Valentine R.

Fast paced, unhinged, hilarious, and completely unpredictable.

Cortney V.

Scot is a master curator. The show takes on a life of its own.

rereduce

This unique showcase has a lot of heart.

Rachel R.

15

Acts per show

4

Minutes per act

637

Unique performers

302

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