Will blow your mind!
Absolutely loved this experience! From the beautiful venue to the awesome staff…we definitely recommend this experience that will talk about for years.The venue was so charming and cozy, and the show was very interactive and funny!The show itself was mind blowing… we still are trying to figure out how he did it all!!10/10 experience all around🫶🏻
Yolanda Haruka L
2025-05-13
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Incredibly magical!
Thank you for such an incredible experience Shawn and team! You are truly magical and hilarious, you made us both cry laughing so hard! Best magician ever! Would recommend booking the VIP tickets, very worth the money. Will definitely come back again with friends and family.
Meghan C
2025-05-11
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Totally blown away by this show!!
Such an incredible night! Totally blown away by the show and the venue—every single detail was so thoughtfully planned. The coolest part? The entire show is audience-led, so it’s different every time. Shawn is truly something special—hilarious, down-to-earth, and seriously mind-blowing. Can’t recommend him enough if you’re ready to be amazed. 5+ stars!!!
Budwiser1965
2025-05-10
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Do not miss!
This is an amazing show…do yourself a favour and get in line…it is difficult to book (because it is so popular!) but well worth it! So much fun, but also heartwarming! Thank you Shawn for a fantastic time❤️
CakesNo
2025-04-21
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Highly recommend this magic show!
Amazing show! Shawn is Very entertaining & it was a fun night out with our grandkids. (7 & 11 years old) Intimate setting & no bad seats!
Amy J
2025-04-01
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So much wonder and amusement
What an amazing night filled with fun and surprises! Shawn is a definite world class magician, and comedian, keeping us laughing and guessing every minute. The staff at the theatre were beyond fantastic as well, and I found it quite neat that they were either magicians themselves, or part of Shawn's family (his wife and daughter). I highly recommend going to Hidden Wonders for a night out with your partner, with friends, with your kid(s) or by yourself...it was just a lovely experience and we will be back!
jjeffwhite
2025-03-25
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Great family fun
A fun filled family show. Highly recommend it. Shawn is very entertaining. It was cool to be right in front of the magic and still have no idea how it was done. Looking forward to attending another one!
Jordi Z
2025-03-23
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Excellent!!!
This was a fantastic and unforgettable experience—an intimate show full of magic, clever trickery, and brilliant humour! From the moment it began, I was completely captivated and amazed by the incredible talent and creativity on display. Shawn truly knows how to engage the audience, keeping us laughing, guessing, and gasping with wonder throughout the entire performance. Entertainment like this is rare and absolutely worth every minute. The atmosphere was great, and the connection with the audience made it feel personal and special. I would gladly attend this show a thousand times again—it's entertainment at its absolute finest!
Mike W
2025-03-22
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Unique but worth it!
The most unique place and experience ever. Amazing magician and funny too. Highly recommend checking out @HiddenWonders
OnAir06200836814
2025-03-11
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Great Fun
We had a lot of fun, this is a great night out. We were not sure what to expect, but Sean was very personable and got the crowd involved in the magic and fun.
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.
Please note: The experience is not for small children and we do not permit preschoolers to attend so as to not disrupt our other guests. We recommend the show for children who are old enough to sit and appreciate a 75-minute show, like one would in a theater. Some families find this to be around 8 or 9 years old. If youth are disruptive during the experience you will be asked to exit. Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.
We ask guests to please arrive 30 minutes in advance of their showtime.
Verna Chow
2025-06-07
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We booked for a birthday and it was really really fun. It must be rewarding to know that you spend your life making people smile. It was a very fun experience, and all of us enjoyed ourselves very much. It was so good our plan is to take our little ones, maybe they will fall in love with magic too.
Ben Richards
2025-06-07
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Hidden Wonders is truly a hidden gem! From the moment you step inside, you're transported into an intimate, speakeasy-style venue filled up magic memorabilia that sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening of magic.
Shawn Farquhar is a world-class magician, and his performance is nothing short of mesmerizing. His sleight of hand, storytelling, and audience engagement make for a show that is both mind-blowing and deeply entertaining. The tricks are astonishing, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
If you're looking for a unique and immersive experience, this is it! Whether you're a longtime fan of magic or just looking for a fun night out, Hidden Wonders delivers beyond expectations. Will be back for more! Highly recommend!
Lee Thompson
2025-06-02
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I cannot say enough good things about Shawn and his crew. What an amazing experience our family had there! We will definitely be back.
Thank you Shawn!!!!
Paula P
2025-06-02
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Really fun and impressive magic show! Funny and interactive.
Toddzilla
2025-06-01
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Absolutely amazing.. we spent the entire drive home trying to figure out what we just witnessed. All I can say is WOW!
Matthew Lyall
2025-06-01
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Absolutely incredible experience! What a talent. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a little bit of wonder in their lives ✨✨✨ also Shawn stole my watch
Amazing
The whole experience was incredible
Entertaining
Have been to magic Castle in LA
Only difference was size and no bar
Had a Blast
Jess S.
2024-02-12
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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!
Cindy L.
2024-02-03
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It is difficult to write this review as I am still speechless. The show was phenomenal and so much fun. Shawn and his team make you feel like you are hanging out with dear friends. Thank you for one of the best experiences of my life (and I'm old and have seen a lot!)
Amanda K.
2023-08-05
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I don't think I have enough words to express what an amazing time we had. We laughed and we were absolutely astounded. Shawn is funny, charming and knows his stuff! With such a small crowd he was able to interact with almost everyone and the show changes every time. Wish we lived nearby to go again, definitely recommend whether you like magic or not!
Natalie M.
2023-05-28
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This was such a great experience! I'm so glad we went. It's a small intimate audience and you are really part of the show but not in a way that is embarrassing or uncomfortable. It's like sitting with family and listening to your eccentric uncle. Shawn has such talent! He will blow you away with his skills.
Steve E.
2023-03-09
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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!
Michael T.
2023-03-08
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I took my family to go see the Hidden Wonders experience. It was a magical time from the beginning to the end. The moment you arrive you know you're in for surprises. Shawn's show was incredible and so were Billy and Gabriella. If you're looking for a fun and unique experience I can't recommend it more. Visit Hidden Wonders and take your friends or family for a night you'll never forget!
Ron H.
2022-11-29
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Looking for a little mystery, a bit of nostalgia, and a lot of fun? Give yourself a treat and go to Hidden Wonders! Like a Speakeasy of old, you don't know about this place (even where it is!) until "a friend" whispers about it to you. Then they can't stop talking about the unique performance that champion magician Shawn Farquhar did just for them and how they got to tell him what was going to be in the show. Every seat has a great view in the intimate theater setting, but I recommend the VIP experience for the closest look!
Ernie B.
2022-11-28
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It's a really amazing show that's so intimate and interactive. My kids both got to participate on stage (VIP tickets) and everyone had their minds blown by the performance. It's a ton of fun and a really unique experience to do it in such a small space.
M H.
2022-10-21
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Wonderful experience and a fabulous show from Shawn. He is a very talented magician and performer. This is not the same old traditional magic show you would see over and over again. It's different every time.
No need to debate whether or not you should do this. Just GO! Highly recommended! Next time we're back in the area, we'll definitely be back.
”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.
“Hidden Wonders, obvious delight” -The Province (Newspaper)
The seventy-five-minute magic experience features effects exclusively designed for the venue as well as several of the effects Shawn created to win the world championship and to fool Vegas’s Penn & Teller twice on their hit television show Fool Us.
The goal is to offer an intimate and exclusive up close and personal magic experience that is unparalleled and perfectly suited for a date night or evening with friends. Hidden Wonders’ track record of continuously selling out shows is a positive indication that this trend is certain to continue as tickets are disappearing fast.
The doors to the showroom open thirty minutes before showtime and the performance begins promptly at the designated hour. Absolutely no late admittance or refunds will be offered.
While we don’t enforce or even have a dress code, we do consider our venue to be a unique experience and ask that you dress to impress but you should also be comfortable. Please, just don’t dress like a slob.
Hidden Wonders is an incredible experience that we’d love for you to share with your family. The experience is not for small children and we do not permit preschoolers to attend so as to not disrupt our other guests, We recommend the show for children who are old enough to sit and appreciate a 75-minute show, like one would in a theater. Some families find this to be around 6 or 7 years old, but you know your child best. Be advised if your child is disruptive you will be asked to leave so others can continue to enjoy the experience.
Sure, if you’d like to capture a memory of a loved one or friend participating in the show, be our guest! We just ask that you do not use flash, or record long videos of the show to preserve the mystery for future guests. If you post a photo or video on social media, be sure to tag #hiddenwondersshow @magichampion
We believe so! Hidden Wonders was designed with Shawn's Mother in mind, as she used a wheelchair due to several strokes. The front door has a ramp, all doors and entry points are a minimum of 32" wide and although we have tiered seating, if notice is given in advance, we will accommodate guests with a wheelchair in the front row, VIP section, for the price of a General admission. We have also hosted visually and hearing impaired guests who expressed that they enjoyed the experience immensely. We are far from perfect but will do our best to make every guest have a magical experience. Let us know your needs in advance and we will work with you to make the best experience possible.
All of the downtown core of New Westminster is metered parking. There are several parking spots on both sides of the road. If you prefer covered parking there is a lot at 800 Carnarvon Street, which is a few blocks away. As in any city, to help prevent theft, please leave no valuables in your vehicle.
Shawn previously traveled year-round performing both close-up interactive magic, as well as stage shows but is doing his best to stay locally. He performs for both private functions and corporate events. In addition, the Hidden Wonders showroom is also available for buy-outs!
At the request of many of our guests we are now offering Gift Cards and Gift Certificates to share the wonder.
Gift Cards are available to purchase on site prior and after the experience at Hidden Wonders. The cards are a standard credit size plastic card and are available in $50 General Seating and $130 for two VIP Seats. (plus GST and service charge)
Gift Certificates are available to purchase by visiting: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hiddenwonders/store
For more information please call our Box Office: (604) 936-1234
We are not a licensed venue but we do offer a variety of Coke products, Bottled water, Perrier water, and Jones Sodas. We also offer an assortment of chocolate bars and really great fresh popped Popcorn!
Hidden Wonders is located in the city commonly known as New Westminster. The history of this land has been deeply erased and as it comes to light we add to this statement.
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At the request of many of our guests we are now offering Gift Cards and Gift Certificates to share the wonder.
Gift Cards are available to purchase on site prior and after the experience at Hidden Wonders. The cards are a standard credit size plastic card and are available in $50 General Seating and $130 for two VIP Seats.
Gift Certificates are available to purchase by visiting this link:
When purchasing the Gift Certificate you should use your name and information to have it sent to your email. Once purchased, you will be given a Voucher Code to gift to your recipient. You can download and print the certificate below and add the information to make a great gift.
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