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Secret Wonders Magic Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna
Magic and dinner make a lively Vienna pairing. The Secret Wonders Magic Dinner Show brings Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade together at Mirage in the Prater for an evening of close-up wonder, stage charm, and a four-course meal. I like the unusual format, and I like that the show gives you a full three-hour evening rather than a quick performance squeezed between sightseeing stops.
The main catch is the final cost. At $115.19 per person, the ticket includes the selected seating category and four-course gourmet menu, but every alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink costs extra. You should also allow for a cloakroom fee and plan your route carefully to Mirage, Prater 75.
In This Review
- Key points to know before booking
- Why this Vienna dinner show feels different
- Arriving at Mirage in the Prater
- The four-course menu and what the ticket covers
- Meeting Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade on stage
- What the three-hour schedule means for your evening
- Is $115.19 a fair price?
- Who should book Secret Wonders?
- Booking, cancellation, and useful planning tips
- Should you book the Secret Wonders Magic Dinner Show?
- FAQ
- Where does the Secret Wonders Magic Dinner Show take place?
- What time does the experience start?
- How long does the Magic Dinner Show last?
- Who performs in the show?
- Is dinner included with the ticket?
- Are drinks included?
- Is the cloakroom fee included?
- Is public transportation available near the venue?
- Can I cancel for a full refund?
Key points to know before booking

- Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade perform together: Their first shared Magic Dinner Show gives the evening a special one-time feel.
- A four-course meal is included: You are paying for dinner and entertainment in one booking, not just an admission ticket.
- The show takes place at Mirage in Vienna’s Prater: The ticket redemption point is Prater 75, 1020 Vienna.
- The evening lasts about three hours: The 5:30 pm start leaves room for a relaxed dinner-show schedule.
- Drinks are extra: Neither alcoholic nor non-alcoholic beverages are included, and a cloakroom fee may also apply.
- Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours ahead: Cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund.
Why this Vienna dinner show feels different

Vienna gives you no shortage of concerts, palace visits, cafés, and formal evening performances. Secret Wonders offers something less traditional: dinner served alongside illusion and live magic. That makes it a useful choice when you want entertainment with your meal instead of another standard restaurant reservation.
The evening centers on two performers, Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade. They are presented as established magicians with an engaging stage manner, and this performance brings them together for the first time in this format. That pairing is the heart of the event. You are not simply attending a meal with a short magic interlude. The ticket is built around the meeting of two magicians and the shared rhythm of their show.
I also like the balance between structure and surprise. You know the evening begins at 5:30 pm and lasts about three hours. You know a four-course menu is included. But the actual illusions are meant to create the unexpected, which is exactly what a magic show needs.
The available feedback is especially positive about the whole package. One six-person party described the evening at Mirage as wonderful, praised Ben and Christoph for enchanting the audience, and called the four-course menu delicious. The same comment also singled out the staff for making a strong effort. That is useful because it points to the full evening, not only the tricks.
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Arriving at Mirage in the Prater

Your meeting point is Mirage, Die Eventlocation im Prater, at Prater 75, 1020 Vienna. The experience is listed as near public transportation, so you can reach the venue without relying on a private car. The information provided does not specify a particular station, route, or walking time, so check your own journey before setting out.
The start time is 5:30 pm. Treat that as the time to be at the ticket redemption point, not the time to begin searching for the venue. Prater is a large, well-known area, and arriving early gives you a better chance to find Mirage without turning the beginning of the evening into a race.
A cloakroom fee is not included. That is a small expense, but it is worth knowing before you arrive. If you are visiting Vienna in cool weather, you may be carrying a coat or extra layer, so keep a little cash or another payment method ready for that charge.
The venue is identified as an event location rather than as a regular restaurant. That matters because the room is arranged around a scheduled show. You should expect the evening to follow the venue’s timing, with the meal and performance forming one program.
The four-course menu and what the ticket covers

The ticket includes a four-course gourmet menu. This is the main reason the price should not be compared with a simple theater admission. You are purchasing a combined dinner and entertainment experience, so the value depends on how much you want both parts.
The menu description is brief. No dishes, dietary options, serving times, or substitutions are specified. I would avoid booking this as a food-focused experience if you need a detailed menu in advance. Instead, think of the meal as an important part of the evening, with the magic show as the primary attraction.
The available feedback about the food is encouraging. A party of six found the four-course menu delicious, which suggests that dinner is more than a token plate served during the performance. Still, one positive account cannot guarantee that every dish will suit every taste.
Drinks are not included. This applies to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, so the advertised price is not the complete cost of the evening if you plan to order drinks. The same applies to the cloakroom fee. I would budget beyond the $115.19 ticket price rather than treating it as an all-inclusive bill.
The menu also changes the way you should think about timing. A four-course meal takes time, and a magic show needs pauses, attention, and audience focus. The three-hour duration gives the evening room to combine dining with performance instead of rushing either one.
Meeting Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade on stage

The show’s strongest selling point is the shared appearance of Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade. They are performing together for the first time in this Magic Dinner Show, so the format has a clear sense of occasion.
The provided description emphasizes fascinating illusions and charming stage presence. In practical terms, that means you should choose this event for live performance and personality, not for a silent demonstration of technical tricks. Magic works best when the performer can hold a room, involve the audience, and build a little suspense around each illusion.
The wording also says you experience the magic up close. Since no exact seating plan or category layout is supplied, I would not assume that every ticket provides the same view or level of interaction. Your ticket is for the selected category, so check that category carefully when booking.
The single available rating is five out of five, and the written praise focuses on both magicians. Ben and Christoph were described as enchanting the audience, which supports the idea that their presence is central to the evening’s success. The feedback does not provide a detailed account of particular illusions, so you should keep expectations centered on a general magic performance rather than a promised list of acts.
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What the three-hour schedule means for your evening
At roughly three hours, Secret Wonders is a substantial night out. The 5:30 pm start makes it suitable for an early evening plan, though you should avoid scheduling another fixed activity too close afterward. Dinner service, stage time, and transitions can all affect the final finish.
I like this length because it lets the show feel like an event. You do not have to rush from a sightseeing stop to a short performance and then hunt for dinner afterward. Once you arrive at Mirage, the meal and entertainment are combined in one place.
The tradeoff is flexibility. A short magic show might fit easily into a packed Vienna itinerary. This one asks you to protect a large part of the evening. That is a fair exchange if you value a relaxed meal and live entertainment, but less appealing if you want to move constantly between city sights.
The 5:30 pm start can also work well for an evening in the Prater area, but the supplied details do not promise any additional attractions, rides, or sightseeing as part of the ticket. Book this for Secret Wonders itself. Do not treat the Prater location as proof that other activities are included.
Is $115.19 a fair price?
The price is neither a bargain dinner nor a basic show ticket. The four-course menu gives it more substance than a performance-only booking, while the two-magician format adds a second major reason to attend. If you would normally pay separately for a good meal and an evening show, the combined format may make sense.
The value improves for people who want an easy, self-contained night. You do not need to arrange dinner before the show, and you avoid making a second plan after a performance. The staff also received praise for their effort, which is important during a meal where service affects the pace and mood.
The value drops if you want full control over your meal budget. Drinks are extra, and the cloakroom fee is extra. Because no beverage allowance is built into the ticket, two people who order several drinks can spend noticeably more than the advertised base price.
I would also judge the price against your interest in magic. If you are excited to see Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade together, the ticket has a clear purpose. If the dinner matters more than the show, you may find the cost harder to justify because the menu details are limited.
Who should book Secret Wonders?
I would recommend this experience to couples, families, and small groups looking for a shared evening with a clear beginning and end. It also suits people who have already seen Vienna’s classic sights and want something lighter and more playful after a day of museums or historic buildings.
The format may be especially appealing to a group. The available feedback came from six people who enjoyed the evening together, and magic naturally gives a table or party something to discuss between courses. It is a social experience rather than a quiet meal.
You should think twice if you need a strictly defined menu, want drinks included, or dislike fixed schedules. The available information does not list dietary arrangements, so contact the provider, Mirage Wien, before booking if food requirements matter to you.
The experience is listed as suitable for most people, and service animals are allowed. It is also near public transportation. Those points make it broadly accessible in practical terms, but the information does not describe seating access, step-free routes, or other specific facility details.
Booking, cancellation, and useful planning tips
Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Keep that confirmation available when you arrive at Mirage, since the ticket redemption point is specific: Prater 75, 1020 Vienna.
Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s 5:30 pm start time. The cut-off uses Vienna local time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund, so do not leave the decision until the last afternoon.
I would plan to arrive with enough time to locate the event space, handle any cloakroom needs, and settle in before the program begins. Since the supplied details do not give a late-arrival policy, arriving after the start could be inconvenient.
When comparing ticket categories, remember that the inclusion is a ticket in the category you select, plus the four-course menu. Drinks are not part of that category benefit. Check the final booking details for the seating option and total before paying.
Should you book the Secret Wonders Magic Dinner Show?
Book it if you want a complete evening built around live magic, dinner, and the unusual chance to see Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade perform together. The four-course menu, positive comments about the food and service, and three-hour format make it more than a quick tourist stop.
Skip it if you are searching for the cheapest entertainment in Vienna, need beverages included, or require a menu that is fully described before purchase. For everyone else, Secret Wonders looks like a good pick for a social evening at the Prater, provided you budget for drinks and the cloakroom fee and arrive ready for a scheduled show.
FAQ
Where does the Secret Wonders Magic Dinner Show take place?
The show takes place at Mirage, Die Eventlocation im Prater, Prater 75, 1020 Vienna, Austria.
What time does the experience start?
The listed start time is 5:30 pm.
How long does the Magic Dinner Show last?
The experience lasts approximately three hours.
Who performs in the show?
The performers are magicians Christoph Kulmer and Ben Spade.
Is dinner included with the ticket?
Yes. The ticket includes a four-course gourmet menu.
Are drinks included?
No. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price.
Is the cloakroom fee included?
No. The cloakroom fee is not included.
Is public transportation available near the venue?
The venue is listed as being near public transportation.
Can I cancel for a full refund?
Yes. You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience starts, using the local Vienna time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.
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