Relive your favorite TwentyWonder events by looking back at our past performers and attractions. You can also check out the gallery of Friends of TwentyWonder who have lent us their support over the years. If you want to keep up to date on all the latest TwentyWonder news, we’ve got a Facebook page and a Twitter feed—because we’re modern like that.
Magician
“World Champion of Magic”
Theatrical Specialists
“The White House Halloween”
Guitarist for Social Distortion
“Salvation Town”
Vintage Replica
“Tom Woodruff”
Comedy Troupe
“Clowntown City Limits”
Puppeteer
“Bay Area Maker Faire”
Deep Space Paparazzi
“Infrared Telescopes”
Artist
“Ego Killers”
At TwentyWonder 2014, fans were invited to find their way to win one of five prints donated by Tim (valued at $200–$400 per print).
Actor
“American Horror Story”
We were proud to have this veteran TwentyWonderer lead the 2014 crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance before the Los Angeles Derby Dolls’ bout.
Catering
“VIP Lounge Only”
Rollerblading Lounge Singer
“Up With Joey”
Circus Troupe
“Burning Man”
Hollywood Memorabilia
“Burbank”
Psychedelic Cambodian Pop
“Escape from Dragon House”
Artists
“Lowbrow Movement”
Lowbrow art was born outside the mainstream art world in Southern California and between the pages of Juxtapoz magazine and grew to become a dominant aesthetic within today’s global art world. It drew its inspiration from street culture, Kustom hot rods, and a solid sense of humor.
The Ego Killers—Tim Biskup, Andy Bialk, Kali Fontecchio, and Miles Thompson—returned for TwentyWonder 2014 to offer their traditionally excruciating offer: a mean caricature for $20 or a nice one for $40. Which is more important to you? Your wallet or your ego?
Art Installations
“Rainbow City NYC”
Electroswing DJs
“The Mutaytor”
Craft Beers
“Los Angeles”
Raffle
“TwentyWonderbars”
Guests in 2014 were invited to find Willy Wonka and buy a chocolate Wonderbar for their chance to win a golden ticket. Golden Ticket Wonderbar winners got to choose one of five prints from Lowbrow artist Tim Biskup (valued at $200–$400). Also, one of the TwentyWonderbars sold by Willy Wonka contained a platinum ticket. The
Proceeds from TwentyWonderbar sales went to our beneficiary, the DSALA.
Constitutional Comedy
“Presidential Suite”
UCLA
“NASA's Dawn Mission”
Bubble Lady
“Cirque-a-palooza”
Food and Karaoke Truck
“American/Mexican Cuisine”
Insect Ambassador
“Cal Poly Dept of Plant Science”
Live Storytelling
“Tell Him It's OK To Go”
Actress/Singer
“Mike & Molly”
VIP Only Food Truck
“Korean Mexican Fusion”
Lounge Act
“iO West Theater”
Artist
“Whitney Biennial”
Roller Derby
“Historic Filipinotown”
Mexican Masked Wrestling
“The Mayan Theater”
“I’d like to take it to England,” says Lucha fan Eric Idle, of Monty Python. “There’s no show that’s funnier, sillier, or more entertaining than this one.”
Lucha was a crowd favorite at TwentyWonder from 2012–2014. This high octane dose of Mexican masked wrestling comes with a blast of burlesque and a splash of comedy. Their show tours the country, performing in Chicago, Jersey, Long Beach, and Vegas, but their home venue is downtown at the Mayan.
Food Truck
“Vietnamese (Vegan friendly)”
Food Truck
“Gourmet sliders”
French Maids and Luchadoras
“Chill Room Co-hosts”
French maids Fifi and Bibi Poubelle have appeared in diverse places, from videos for Devo, to shows for Green Day, and events like TwentyWonder 2010! They started their career with the Velvet Hammer burlesque. After Velvet Hammer, they took up with Lucha VaVOOM, performing the first Girlie Girl Catfight in a one-on-one match against each other. While at Lucha, they also debuted their intensely popular audience participation act Le Slap Booth Chaud.
The Poubelle Twins returned to TwentyWonder in 2014 to co-host the chill room alongside Eban Schletter.
Singer
“Born to Act Juniors”
Gourmet Desert Truck
“Stove Top Pudding”
Giant Puppet
“Mayor of Living Island”
Indie-pop
“Mystery Girl”
Multi-Instrumentalist
“Spongebob Squarepants”
Biofeedback Artwork
“Bay Area Maker Faire”
Artisanal Engineers
“STEAM Carnival”
Two Bit Circus is a team of more than 25 thinkers, builders, developers, and inventors who have collaborated to create STEAM Carnival, a reimagining of the traditional American carnival into a technological and educational interaction (STEAM=Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). TwentyWonder 2013 featured kinetic sculptures and custom games presented by a trio from Two Bit Circus consisting of Brent Bushnell, Eric Gradman, and Dan Busby—Dan also created TwentyWonder 2013’s A Moveable Feast. And their wooden rocking chair racing game was a hit at TwentyWonder 2014.
Note: Two Bit Circus’ STEAM is a wholly different entity from TwentyWonder 2011’s The League of S.T.E.A.M.. Right, so…no confusion there.
Raffle
“VIP Upgrades or a Biskup Print”
Raffle
“Tickets to Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden, Lucha, and Derby Dolls”
