Scot Nery's Boobie Trap

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Scot Nery's Boobietrap is a weekly live performance variety arts show founded in 2015, featuring musicians, ventriloquists, comedians, knife throwers, dancers, Magic Castle magicians, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, circus acts, and other variety entertainers. The show was created by Scot Nery and, until 2020, co-produced by Meranda Carter. [1]

Contents

Performances occur every Wednesday, featuring an average of 15 acts each week, [2] and is intended for audiences 17 years and older. [3]

History

Boobietrap launched in May 2015 as "Scot Nery's Platinum Open Mic" at Way 2 Much Entertainment's headquarters in an Echo Park warehouse. [4] The show quickly transitioned to a curated, booked format. In December 2015, Fire Leopard became the house band. [5]

The show moved to Fais Do Do in West Adams in June 2016, then to The Whitley on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood in June 2017. [6] The show ran continuously for 254 weeks from May 2015 until March 2020, when it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. [7]

The show has since resumed performances at venues in the Los Angeles area. [8]

Format

Each performance features approximately 15 acts, with each act performing for four minutes. Acts that exceed their time limit trigger playful disruptions including bubble machines, flashing lights, and inflatable air dancers. The show is hosted by Nery and accompanied by the house band Fire Leopard.

On rare occasion throughout the over-200 live performances of the show, guest emcees have hosted, including comedian and actor Tom Arnold, magician Justin Willman, and sword-swallower Brett Loudermilk. [9]

Reception

Called "a comedic whirlwind" by the Los Angeles Times, [10] Boobietrap was named Best Variety Arts Show in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Magazine, [11] as well as Outstanding Variety Show by San Diego Fringe [12] and has been named the #1 Hollywood show on TripAdvisor. [13]

Boobietrap has attracted notable audience members, including Emma Thompson, Mark L. Walberg (television host), [14] and Steve-O. [15]

Host and Notable Performers

Scot Nery is a juggler, [16] contortionist, and fire-eater, [17] who hosts Boobietrap. Notable performers who have appeared in the show include:

References

  1. ↑ "Meet Meranda Carter of Scot Nery's Boobietrap in Hollywood - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". 15 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  2. ↑ Rothbart, Davy (2017-03-27). "Sideshow Acts and Aerialists Hone Their Crafts at This Secret Circus in West Adams". Lamag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  3. ↑ "Scot Nery's Boobie Trap Variety Show about to hit its 100th performance". OC Weekly. 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  4. ↑ "Scot Nery's Boobie Trap: A Variety Show to End All Variety Shows". Only In Hollywood. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  5. ↑ "Shows | Band | Fire Leopard Show". fireleopard. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  6. ↑ "Scot Nery's Boobie Trap Is Moving To Hollywood!". Boing Boing. 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  7. ↑ "Scot Nery's Boobietrap". Scot Nery. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  8. ↑ "Events - Illusion Magic Lounge". Illusion Magic Lounge. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  9. ↑ "Meet Scot Nery of Scot Nery's Boobie Trap in Hollywood - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  10. ↑ "'Scot Nery's Boobie Trap' in Echo Park puts fringe entertainment on center stage". Los Angeles Times. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  11. ↑ "If You Only See One Variety Show in LA, Make It This One Los Angeles Magazine". Lamag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  12. ↑ Accomando, Beth (July 4, 2016). "San Diego International Fringe Wraps Up With Awards Show". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  13. ↑ "Scot Nery's Boobietrap (Los Angeles) - 2019 All You Need to Know Before You Go (with Photos)". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  14. ↑ Rothbart, Davy (2017-03-27). "Sideshow Acts and Aerialists Hone Their Crafts at This Secret Circus in West Adams". Lamag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  15. ↑ "If You Only See One Variety Show in LA, Make It This One Los Angeles Magazine". Lamag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  16. ↑ "Scot Nery Los Angeles Pancake Juggler". Juggle Good. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  17. ↑ "25: Raising the Bar with Scot Nery". The Variety Artist. 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  18. ↑ "Karl Herlinger talks to his fist". Boing Boing. 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  19. ↑ "Shows | Band | Fire Leopard Show". fireleopard. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  20. ↑ "How Rick Andreoli Became a Circus Performer". Richard Andreoli. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  21. ↑ "'Scot Nery's Boobie Trap' in Echo Park puts fringe entertainment on center stage". Los Angeles Times. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  22. ↑ Garcia, Dawn (2019-08-12). "Boobietrapped with Scot Nery". ATOD Magazine: A Taste of Dawn. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  23. ↑ "Jessie Payo Featured at Scot Nery's Boobie Trap". Jessie Payo. November 16, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  24. ↑ "Balloonacy Home". balloonacy.com. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  25. ↑ Marsh, Nathan Coe (2018-06-27). "Gallery: Scot Nery's Boobie Trap |". Nathan Coe Marsh | Orlando Corporate Entertainment. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  26. ↑ "Scot Nery's 'Boobie Trap' combines comedy and mayhem". Boing Boing. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  27. ↑ Rafkin, Louise (2013-06-21). "The Sparks Flew Before They Even Met". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  28. ↑ "schedule". lindsaybenner. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  29. ↑ "Calendar | April Hava Shenkman". aprilhavashenkman. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  30. ↑ "Latest News". Magic in Heels. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  31. ↑ "Magic / Magician – Media Released Images 2018/ 2019 | Carisa Hendrix | Award Winning Magician, Circus Stunt Girl & Fire Eater | Calgary & Edmonton". www.carisahendrix.com. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  32. ↑ "'Scot Nery's Boobie Trap' in Echo Park puts fringe entertainment on center stage". Los Angeles Times. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  33. ↑ "'Scot Nery's Boobie Trap' in Echo Park puts fringe entertainment on center stage". Los Angeles Times. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  34. ↑ "'Scot Nery's Boobie Trap' in Echo Park puts fringe entertainment on center stage". Los Angeles Times. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  35. ↑ "'Scot Nery's Boobie Trap' in Echo Park puts fringe entertainment on center stage". Los Angeles Times. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
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