Honolulu: Magic Show & Rum Punch at Hilton Waikiki

The Levitation Trick That Happens Three Feet Away

You sit within arm's reach of world-class magic in a 65-seat theater at the Hilton Waikiki, watch an audience member levitate for the first time anywhere, and sip a rum punch cocktail while valet parking is handled for you. No crowds, no distance, no screens. Just three hours of artistry that lands because you're close enough to see how it's done and still can't figure it out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend The Magical Mystery Show

• Arrive at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
• Use complimentary valet parking
• Receive welcome rum punch cocktail (21+ guests)
• Enjoy intimate magic and comedy show
• Experience audience levitation close-up
• Learn Hawaiian history of King Kalakaua
• Create memorable moments at the show

The experience

"Wait, is that person actually floating?" The question hangs in the air of the Hilton Waikiki's 60-seat theater, and you're close enough to see the answer yourself. The Magical Mystery Show in Honolulu isn't a Vegas production or a stadium act. It's high-level magic happening inches from your seat, so intimate that you catch the details other audiences miss. Every seat is under 20 feet from the stage, and if you choose VIP, you're in a captain's chair front row with two cocktails included. The show draws from an actual moment in Hawaiian history: King Kalakaua's 1881 visit to London, where he witnessed close-up magic that inspired what you're about to see recreated here.

The theater holds just 65 people per show, which is why it's rated #1 on review sites for things to do on Oahu and tops the world rankings for magic theaters. There are no screens, no crowds spilling into the aisles, no cheap tricks. Just artistry that lands because you're watching it happen right in front of you. The show includes a moment that's never been performed anywhere on Earth: an audience member levitates in the air, not on a distant stage but suspended close enough that other guests feel the presence of it. You don't know if you'll be the one who rises, and that uncertainty is part of what makes the evening stick with you.

Valet parking is complimentary with your ticket, and if you're 21 or older, a rum punch cocktail arrives as you settle in. The whole thing takes an evening: no long commitment, no travel outside Honolulu, just a night at the Hilton that people talk about long after they leave Hawaii. Families come, couples come, solo travelers come. The magic works on all of them because it's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a room full of people watching something they didn't think was possible.

What’s included

• Your evening includes entry to the Magical Mystery Show at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, complimentary valet parking for three hours, and a welcome rum punch cocktail (for guests 21+).
• VIP tickets add two cocktails and front-row seating.
• The show runs in an intimate 60-seat theater with no screens or distance between you and the stage.

Options for this experience

2 options

General AdmissionGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 17:00 and 19:30Includes one Rum Punch cocktail. Valet parking, with validation provided at the show.

Front-row VIP experience!Guide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 17:00 and 19:30VIP front row seats, with only 12 available per show. Skip the line! Duration: 2 hours, opening with a Hawaiian-Victorian historical welcome. Includes 2 Rum Punch cocktails. (This is the only drink we offer, and we cannot substitute it. A bar in the lobby sells other drinks, which you may buy and bring in.) Valet parking, with validation provided at the show in line. Just pull into valet and take their ticket to the show! Best for creating lasting memories, since no heads block your view. Enjoy magnificent interaction with world-class and champion performers, and fantastic photos from this row.

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Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 17:00 and 19:30, from US$ 99 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00 and 19:30Last departure this season: 4 Jan 2027

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want an evening activity in Honolulu that doesn't require travel outside the hotel, works for families and couples alike, and leaves you with a memory people actually ask you about: the valet and cocktail mean you arrive relaxed and leave without logistics to manage.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How close are the seats to the stage?

Every seat is under 20 feet from the stage. VIP seating puts you in front-row captain's chairs.

Is this show family-friendly?

Yes. The show is designed for families, couples, and solo travelers. Infants and small children can bring a stroller.

What's included with the ticket?

Complimentary valet parking at the Hilton. Guests 21+ receive a complimentary rum punch cocktail. VIP tickets include two cocktails.

How many people attend each show?

The theater seats 65 guests per show, keeping it intimate.

Is there parking?

Yes, complimentary valet parking is included with every ticket.

Can I get a refund if I can't make it?

Check the cancellation policy when you book. Policies vary by ticket type.

Is the theater wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed.

What time do shows start?

Check the booking page for current show times and availability.