Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! At Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★ 4.9 3,532 traveller reviews

Close-up magic performed at your table, with a dinner option attached for a full evening instead of just a show.

from $99 The starting price varies by whether dinner is included, with drinks typically extra.

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Area
Oahu
Theme
Luaus and Hawaiian Culture

An evening of close-up magic performed at your table, with a dinner option for those who want a full night out. The room stays small, the tricks happen inches away, and the show runs in the heart of Waikiki within easy reach of most hotels.

Overview

This is a two-hour magic show inside the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, performed by award-winning magicians in an intimate theater. The pitch is proximity: illusions, comedy, and a levitation act happen just inches from the seats, with no big crowds, screens, or clowns. Reviewers repeatedly describe the room as small and intimate, with no bad seat in the house, and say the performers keep the audience engaged throughout.

The evening runs on audience participation. Travellers who expected a distant stage show say they were surprised by how interactive and funny it turned out, and several describe it as a great pick for families and kids. VIP seating is available for front-row captain's chairs and two cocktails. Adults 21 and over get a complimentary rum punch, and valet parking at the hotel is included for three hours.

It suits families, couples, and anyone with a free evening in Honolulu who wants something other than a beach or dinner outing. One reviewer said it gave them a second wind after a long day of activities, and another said they were mystified even from just a few feet away. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so plan your own transport to the venue.

What's Included

Included

  • Complimentary Valet Parking at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel (3 hours)
  • Alcoholic Beverages (Adults 21 and over receive a complimentary Rum Punch Cocktail)

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Additional Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Arrive at the venueMake your own way to the theater inside the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel. The venue is near public transportation, and complimentary valet parking is available.
  2. Take your seatSettle into the intimate theater. Reviewers say the room is small and there are no bad seats.
  3. Watch the showAward-winning magicians perform illusions, comedy, and a levitation act in an intimate setting, with plenty of audience participation throughout.
  4. Exit and parkingComplimentary valet parking at the hotel covers three hours. Additional beverages beyond the included drink are at your own expense.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the evening, from seating to what the tickets actually cover.

Common issues. The show requires a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, it can be cancelled, in which case you are offered a different date or experience or a full refund. There is no hotel pickup or drop off, and drinks beyond the included rum punch cost extra. A full refund is only available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Questions People Ask

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket covers the two-hour magic show, complimentary valet parking at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel for three hours, and a complimentary rum punch for adults 21 and over. VIP seating adds front-row captain's chairs and two cocktails. Additional beverages are not included.

Is dinner included?

No meal is mentioned in the listing. The included items are the show, the rum punch for adults 21 and over, and valet parking. If you want dinner, plan to eat before or after, since the show itself runs two hours.

Is hotel pickup provided?

No, hotel pickup and drop off are not included. You make your own way to the theater inside the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel. The venue is near public transportation, and valet parking at the hotel is complimentary for three hours.

Is the show suitable for kids?

Yes. Several reviewers described it as kid friendly and a great experience for both kids and adults. Audience participation is a big part of the show, so families should expect an interactive evening.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The listing states the experience is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible, and that surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed and most travellers can participate.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted. The show also requires a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience or a full refund.

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