A place of pure magic and curiosity. Quite intimate and a great opportunity to see the art of magic up close. This experience took me straight back to my childhood, watching P. C. Sarkar perform magic with my late grandpa -- a deeply nostalgic and special feeling. We sat in the couple VIP seats, and the showmanship was exceptional. You can choose what magic will be performed in the show when you seat in these seats. The 75 minutes flew by. The secret location and the unique way you enter make the entire experience feel immersive from the very beginning. Truly one of a kind and a must-visit in New Westminster. The ambience has a flapper-era vibe, perfect for photos. So, definitely dress nicely, as there are great photo opportunities. Popcorn and pops are available, but honestly, you won't want to eat because you won't want to take your eyes off the magician, Shawn Farquhar for a second. read more

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What a fantastic time at Hidden Wonders! Shawn and his team dazzled the audience. The venue was spectacular. The front of the building has a wonderful presentation/collection of knicknacks. You are brought into the back one group at a time where you may purchase snacks and take pictures (i.e. the famous bathtub). The theatre is small and intimate, and there is truly no bad seat in the house. Shawn was personable, funny, and took the time to try and include every single audience member in some way. Available street parking in the evening. Overall, it was perfect for an unforgettable date night or an evening with friends. Highly recommended! read more

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Absolutely spectacular. Penn and Teller have a great show in Las Vegas that I saw, but I felt this was even better. Hilarious jokes, great audience participation, and many tricks that leave you wondering how it was even possible. The venue itself was really cool as well! I love the speakeasy. Definitely will be taking family and friends here in the future. read more

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Absolutely brilliant. Engaging, Funny & incredible magic. Shawn and the entire team made for a wonderful afternoon!! read more

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My boyfriend purchased tickets for this intimate magic performance well in advance (January for a May show!) and it was WELL WORTH the wait! I love the whole speakeasy vibe and intimate, close proximity setting. We had front row seats and loved the classic tricks and sleight of hand magic as well as the dad jokes (there were a couple PG13 ones thrown in as well!) This is an all ages show and magician Shawn Farquhar and cast works the crowd and it makes for a wonderful experience. I want to take my niece and nephew when they are a little older! read more

Had the best time and haven't laughed so hard in ages! Smart, funny and with awe inspiring magic tricks! Great for young and old! Small and intimate venue. An absolute vibe with a cool atmosphere. Will definitely go again. Street parking available Shawn Farquhar, his family and staff make for an amazing time. 10 out of 10 highly recommend (Orig posted on old acct) read more

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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! read more

Tried the show for our girls night. Family business was fun and entertaining. Sleight of hand was amazing. Great atmosphere as the venue is intimate. Loved the curio shop and mode of entering. read more

Amazing The whole experience was incredible Entertaining Have been to magic Castle in LA Only difference was size and no bar Had a Blast read more

Oh my goodness! What an incredibly fun night! Shawn is a fantastic magician who puts on a truly entertaining show. Our group ranged in age from 16 to 76 and we all loved it! read more

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this show is about the most fun you can legally have in New Westminster in under 90 minutes. Every show is unique and Shawn Farquhar's easy manner and charm keep things nice and relaxed. do yourself a favour and book yourself and people you like for an upcoming show. read more

I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed our time (twice now) at Hidden Wonders. I don't want to use the word magical but I can't help it. This is a gem, a small theatre with a world class magician, just go! An evening you will never forget! I don't want to say more, go experience this for yourself. read more

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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! read more

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What a fun experience! Stumbled upon this while looking for things to do during COVID and I'm so glad I did! Went with 3 friends and we all had such a good time. This experience is hard to write a big review on as I don't want to spoil any part of the experience for those going for the first time. One thing that's worth mentioning is that every night is different. When you see the show, your group selects the tricks for the evening so your experience will be totally unique! If you're looking for the sign to buy tickets and go- this is it!! You won't regret it! read more

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If you enjoy magic with a bit of humor you will enjoy this show. Magician Shawn Farquhar was great. Right amount sleight of hand and humor. For all ages read more

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! read more

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I know everyone has rated this guy super High, just telling you my experience. To get into the place was actually kind of interesting and will not spoil that for anyone, thought it was clever and fun. The VIP seats at over 100 is wow...I thought really expensive. My good friend had been to this before and thought it would be fun to take my daughter and I so I said yes sure since she had raved about it. To be honest at over $50 bucks a ticket, I thought, and again this is my experience, I thought he was just ok. I really loved the nostalgic toys and items before you actually went into the event better then the magician himself. He seemed to be struggling with do I want to be a comedian or a magician. He also and again my opinion talked ad nauseam about himself and how great he is. I felt a little less bragging about yourself and show us some magic. Again this is my experience and I did not think he was all that great. read more

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! read more

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Hidden Wonders is a masterpiece of intimate magic, a profound exploration of wonder, and a testament to Shawn's lifelong dedication to the art. It is a space where adults can rediscover the wide-eyed amazement of childhood, even if it's only for an afternoon or evening. read more

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. read more

Very disappointed. Parlour tricks with too much talking and not enough magic. Way too much self promotion.

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! read more

I would estimate I've seen 75-100 magic shows in my life, including some very well known magicians like Penn and Teller (multiple times) and David Copperfield. . . This is the best magic show I've ever seen. It's not just the tricks. Just like any actor can read a scene, any magician can perform a trick. What makes this the best magic show I've ever seen is the way that Shawn Farquhar can take even a classic trick (i.e. torn and restored thread) and elevate it through humor and genuine heart-felt delivery. Everyone in our group was amazed at your performance. Thank you so much for the experience. read more

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If you want to see literally a HIDDEN WONDER you NEED to see this show! Shawn Farquhar is a world class magician and the magic is unbelievable! You won't see a magic show in this world any closer than this! This is perfect for a date night! Dinner and a LIVE affordable show!!! I promise you, you will be delighted! Parking is easy the location is very downtown Vancouver with the usual downtown characters but it completely adds to finding this hidden GEM! I live in Las Vegas and this show is equal if not better! read more

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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!) read more

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. read more

Incredible show! I was awestruck. Truly left speechless at the tricks. It's an intimate and creative experience from when you even the speakeasy. Worth the price for VIP since you seem to end up in the tricks. Run don't walk here on your next night out! Shawn is the best of his game! read more

So much fun! I did not expect to laugh so much. Shawn Farquhar is a delightful entertainer. Come and see his world. Experience the joy and, well... wonder of his show. Eat some popcorn. Play with the puzzles! And be amazed. read more

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. read more

AMAZING! i've seen this show twice now and each time it's different. You cannot beat how close you are to him. front row is less than a foot away from where he does everything, it's insane. 100% will go again and invite friends! read more

Hidden Wonders is hands down one of the best entertainment options in Vancouver. The entire experience is exciting from start to finish. Walking up to the secret location and entering through the doors makes you feel as if you're entering a secret world of underground magic. There are only 30 seats in the venue meaning you'll have an incredibly intimate performance from one of the worlds best magicians. Hidden Wonders is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion and was an absolute blast. Shawn Farquhar has created a truly magical experience (pun intended) right in Vancouver's China Town. read more

very entertaining and funny, would highly recommend it for anyone looking to be entertained

Hidden Wonders is truly one of the greatest destinations in the whole city! The entire experience was crazy - the venue is very intimate, the show is interactive and changes night to night. read more

We received tickets for the Hidden Wonders experience as a birthday gift. My wife and I were blown away by Shawn's performance! The venue and the whole experience was amazing. We will definitely visit again! read more

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. . read more

Saw the late show on Saturday, March 8th. Great venue, and no sign of trickery. Honestly, it's got to be magic! Truth is we figured out two of the things he'd done as we talked it through on our way home after the show, but it was nonetheless outstanding. Shawn is super-personable, and moves from one thing to the next without any sign of hesitation. If you want to be part of the show, get tickets for the front row, but there's no bad seat in the house. You can see everything from anywhere in the small venue. Far better than a night at the movies. Telling everyone I know, "once is not enough". You'll want to go back to see more! Great job, Shawn! read more

Our family enjoys magic and we've even hired magician for the kids birthday parties. Now that they're older, they were losing interest and we wanted to take them to a more sophisticated magic show. Hidden Wonders did not disappoint. Great show, lots of audience participation, clean adult (and teenager!) comedy. The kids have regained their sense of wonder. Thank you for a great night of entertainment, Shawn. read more