Experience of Shawn Farquhar
A born entertainer, Shawn has been entertaining audiences around the globe for over two decades. In his career he has entertained in over 32 countries, performed for Her Majesty the Queen and has been seen by over 200 million television viewers. The world’s largest magic organization, the International Brotherhood of Magicians has annual conventions where they hold their prestigious Gold Medal and Gold Cups world competitions for the Stage Magician and Close Up Magician of the Year. In the history of Magic, Shawn Farquhar is the only magician to win both world competitions! Shawn Farquhar dazzled audiences at the World Olympics of Magic in Den Haag and received a Silver Medal for his unbelievable close-up performance.
Shawn’s magic has been seen on Television shows like the X-Files and Highlander, in Motion Pictures like Spooky House and the Fly II, for corporate clients like IBM and Konica, and on the most luxurious cruise vessels such as Norwegian Star and Radiance of the Seas. Recently Shawn has been a key note speaker/lecturer for the worlds best magic events including London’s famed Magic Circle, Siegfried and Roy’s World Magic Seminar and the world’s largest magic convention in Blackpool, England.
In 2011, Farquhar was a contestant on UK show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, in which the aim is to perform a trick in front of Penn and Teller and hope that they are unable to work out how it is done. Farquhar successfully fooled them by creating the illusion of a signed card appearing reversed inside of a brand new (and shrink-wrapped) deck and won the opportunity to perform in Las Vegas as a result.
Performance Style of Shawn Farquhar
Shawn’s unique quick wit, spontaneous humor and breathtaking skill has earned him accolades from around the world. He offers a fast paced, audience participation experience that will draw everyone into an evening of entertainment you will not soon forget.
Shawn is known for two tricks. The first is when a signed card appears in a sealed deck. The second is a trick called Shape Of My Heart.
Why hire Shawn Farquhar?
As a two-time world champion of magic, Shawn knows the right blend of magic and comedy to make your guests have fun. After all…it’s his job! Shawn’s unique look, flashy suits and infectious smile are all signs that you booked a professional. Shawn’s show is filled with incredible magic, gut busting humor and his dynamic personality which has earned him over 500 standing ovations in the last five years!
Works Well in this Type of Event: Private Events, Schools, Corporate Events, Casino Events, Cruise Lines, Charity Events, and Conventions.
How to book Shawn Farquhar
You can request information on our entertainment options through our on-line request form. Or, you can call us Toll Free at 1.800.693.6665
