Looking for an interesting date night or evening with friends? Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown. It is part of a new trend in magic entertainment that focuses less on grand-scale illusions and more on intimate experiences that leave the audience awestruck and moved. Confirmed guests will only be given the address for the venue once their tickets have been purchased.
We offer two types of tickets. Our venue seats a total of 30 guests in two sections. The GENERAL admission tickets are sold as single seats in row 3 to 5 and we have a total of 18 seats. The furtherest seat is just 13 feet from the stage. The VIP COUPLES (2SEATS) are sold as a pair of seats in the first two rows. Yes, you get two seats for the price of one ticket. You are also gifted a Hidden Wonders souvenir key and will most likely be asked to help choose what magic is seen in the show. We have 12 seats in VIP so we offer 6 VIP COUPLES (2SEATS) tickets. The front row is about three feet from the stage.
We ask guests to please arrive 30 minutes in advance of their showtime.
#1 Show – TripAdvisor
Great entertaining show! I am still in wonder how he did some of the mind reading tricks. Highly recommend checking out this show.
July 8, 2023
Fantastic - The show was great as well as funny. Up close and personal. So glad we went. Will be going back wit our granddaughter
July 1, 2023
Prepared to be amazed… - THE BEST SHOW EVER! Such a fun eveningas soon as we stepped foot into the storemy face still hurts from 🤣and 😱! Thank you!
June 10, 2023
An event like no other in Vancouver. You are seated super close to Shawn as he dazzles you with his tricks. I was amazed that despite being in such close proximity, it was difficult to figure how he could fool us again and again. Besides being a two-time world champion of magic, he is a super engaging story teller. Shawn is delightful and a personable magician with world-class flare. I highly recommend this show. .
Niloo M.9/15/2019
If you are in Vancouver for an evening, I highly recommend going to a magic show at Hidden Wonders. Shawn puts on an amazing unscripted magic show where the audience chooses the magic and participates in the show.
We had a group of 10 people and had a fantastic time. Shawn is hilarious, has some classic dad jokes, and really does an amazing job of making the show impromptu and interactive.
It's a cozy, intimate, up close magic show where you can see every move he makes with his hands. You might be able to figure out a few of his tricks, but the rest will leave you stumped and amazed!
Make sure to take a photo in the bath tub! (you'll know it when you see it)
It was a great, memorable experience!
Steve E.3/09/2023
Yes - for everyone and on repeat! The whole experience is beyond phenomenal! If you have not heard of Shawn Farquhar (which I had not) google him. He has been in the business for a very long time, including tricking Pen & Teller (he will remind you, twice - LOL) and Ellen, plus countless shows! He comes from a long line of magicians and he is KILLING this.
The place is located in a neat little area - a speakeasy. Super cool, surrounded by lots of trinkets and old games and memorabilia. The lobby is full of sweet gems and the welcome area where you sign in. When its time, you get a key and must try tons of locks to be able to enter. When you find the right one, you enter the concession area. Snacks include a variety of non alcoholic drinks and chocolates and popcorn (popcorn was amazing). All reasonably priced. They then take you to your seats (the place fits 31 people) and you get to watch as people try the locks.
The show is completely different every time. Unique does not even come close to describing. Shawn is engaging and hilarious. He uses so many tactics to create his show and we were amazed the whole time. No matter where you are sitting, he includes you. Its funny, personal, and intimate. He includes the kids and adults and is very appropriate for both.
His staff are also incredible. Mentees of his, they add sass and funny bits to the show. I was amazed and laughed the entire show. He than makes space to meet with folks. It was an all around incredible experience. Hands down, don't sit on this! I will be back for sure!
Jess S.2/11/2024
”He’s the magic equivalent of one of the seven great wonders of the world. Once you have seen him, you’ll never forget Shawn Farquhar.”
– Graham Hey, Magic Seen Magazine
“Farquhar sits front seat in his own rollercoaster ride”
– MAGIC Magazine
Performer:
Shawn Farquhar, Two-Time World Champion of Magic, has appeared on TV shows including Ellen, Masters of Illusion, and Fool Us, where he became the first magician to fool Penn & Teller twice on their hit show. Shawn’s magic can be seen on Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube where many of his videos have been viewed millions of times! Shawn’s performed in more than forty countries including extensive tours of China, Europe, and Japan as well as shows in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and off-Broadway in New York. His infectious attitude and amazing magic will leave you breathless.
“Puzzling and perplexing”
-The Chilliwack Progress (Newspaper)
