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.
“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.
Everyone needs a Farquhar fix!!”
– Kieron Buffery, Cruise Director RCCL Mariner of the Seas
”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)
FAQ for Hidden Wonders
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.
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.
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
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.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be allowed on ticket sales.
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
Call our Box Office for more info: (604) 936-1234
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:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hiddenwonders/store
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.
Click on the image to download the image to print.
Hidden Wonders is located in the city commonly known as New Westminster. We recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We invite you to learn more about the land you are on by visiting https://native-land.ca/
