Hidden Wonders

Hidden Wonders logo

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

star rating  Great entertaining show! I am still in wonder how he did some of the mind reading tricks. Highly recommend checking out this show.

cherylanneschindler
July 8, 2023

star rating  Hidden Wonders - Extremely worth every penny. A great night of magic! Shawn is very funny and a great magician. Highly recommend

Flyer12966669764
June 25, 2023

star rating  Amazing magic show. Very entertaining too. Suitable for kids 7+ and adults. Lots of audience participation. Small intimate venue.

Joan C
June 25, 2023

  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.

thumb Owen M.
4/11/2022

  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!

thumb Amanda K.
8/05/2023

  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.

thumb Jay L.
3/01/2020

”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

Ellen Television show with Shawn Farquhar

“Farquhar sits front seat in his own rollercoaster ride”
– MAGIC Magazine

Performer:

Shawn FarquharTwo-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)

“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

FAQ

HW FAQ

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.
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 For more information please call our Box Office: (604) 936-1234


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.

Today we understand this to be the traditional  territory of:

sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Kwikwetlem, səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Stz’uminus xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

We invite you to learn more about the land you are on by visiting  https://native-land.ca/

Concessions

At the moment we are limited on concession to popcorn and a variety of non alcoholic beverages.

We also offer a variety of souvenirs including coins, lapel pins, stickers, key chains, cuff links and playing cards.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

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.

OTHER EXPERIENCES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT