At Estancia La Jolla Hotel you’ll find an intimate escape packed with whimsy and wonder as Theatre of Magic San Diego takes over the hacienda-style resort. The intimate magic show was created by Australian magician and comedian Christopher Wayne, featuring modern tricks, illusions, comedy and audience interaction. Rooted in an award-winning concept recognized with a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, it’s placed among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, drawing you into sleight of hand, suspense, and shared astonishment.
What is Theatre of Magic?
Theatre of Magic is a close-up magic experience designed to pull you into the mystery, not keep you at a distance. In this intimate format, audience interaction is part of the thrill as sleight of hand, illusion, card tricks and showmanship unfold right in front of you. It’s a sophisticated performance shaped by misdirection, surprise and suspense that keeps the whole room leaning in. While there is a VIP option available which includes one cocktail and guaranteed front row seats, guests can purchase additional drinks at the on-site bar before and after the show.
The experience is set inside Estancia La Jolla Hotel, an ideal backdrop for a night that feels elevated without losing its playful spark. On selected dates, this San Diego edition invites you into an atmosphere of refined hospitality and theatrical wonder, where the award-winning origins of the show meet close-range illusion and real audience connection. If you’re after something more memorable than the usual night out, this is where mystery, laughter, and astonishment meet.
