Immersive Art Adventure

A golden doorbell summons the whimsical mixologist from behind the Night Owl bar, the door itself barely noticeable. Speakeasy-style, the inconspicuous entrance leads to a whole new world—a stark contrast from the asphalt sidewalk that skirts the western entrance of Colorado Mills Mall. Inside, star-studded ceilings and the colors of twilight welcome adventure seekers to the world of Prismajic. 

Prismajic’s immersive art adventure, Shiki Dreams, features the whimsical yet mystical likeness of Shiki, a yeti who guides visitors—and the Spirits of the Forest—throughout a four-plus room adventure. Named the 4th Best Immersive Experience in the Country by USA Today, Shiki and his world of woodland creatures combine tactile and sensory art with innovative technology. To complement the journey, Prismajic offers specialty food and beverage options and a growing lineup of interactive events.

There’s an intimate stage, home to Sofar Sounds pop-up concerts, spoken word events, magic shows, speed dating and live music yoga. If it’s creative, experiential and out-of-the-box, it finds its home at Prismajic.

The next stop is the Alley Cafe. “We call it Date Alley,” says Matt Skinner, mixologist and absinthe fountain aficionado (rumor has it the Prismajic’s bar manager drove the absinthe fountain across the country on her motorcycle.) Resembling a French bistro with walls the shade of birch trees and two-top tables, the Alley Cafe feels conducive to musing and meaningful conversation.

With a selection of “nocturnal nibbles” like hot pretzels with a variety of dipping sauces and a charcuterie platter, the Night Owl Bar features a la carte cocktails and mocktails named after owls, birds and creatures of the air. Guests can also enjoy a sensory-tasting flight, inviting one to see, taste, smell and hear. There’s a particular sound effect when culinary crystals drop into an elixir made from Breckenridge Spiced Rum.

Former prosecutor–turned–cultivator–of–all–things–artistic co-founder Jennifer Mosquera shares her grand vision: enlisting local artists to populate each room with lights, sounds, video and worlds of possibility. “Jen just wants creative people coming together, doing their thing,” Skinner says.

The team devised an innovative way to guide visitors throughout the adventure. “We want to appeal to all generations,” says Mosquera, “and we noticed some guests didn’t want to download an app that helps navigate the space.” Hence, a basket of handheld flashlights reveals hidden treasures along the way. Shine a light to see butterflies, inspirational quotes—even the mighty Shiki himself.

Some prefer searching with a purpose, and from easy to complex, laminated scavenger hunt sheets guide visitors toward certain discoveries. Find creatures hidden in the walls, floor and across the nature scapes, then mark them off: red butterflies, grumpy toads and a slew of mystical beings like magic pickles. “The magic pickles are very popular,” Mosquera says. When illuminated by a flashlight, they may be playing a saxophone.

A cave replete with strips of paper turns hand-written wishes into inspiring decor. “Write what you wish to see more of in the world,” a woodland sign says, the wishes strewn across the space like clothespins on a magical clothesline. “We go through every single wish,” Mosquera says.

Step onto the oversized yeti footprints and cauldrons bubble, colors rise, and seascape skies start humming and chirping. Pull a rope on an iron bell and summon starfish, urchins and planets to soar through sea and sky. Fish dart in various colors, an eye in the sky looks down, and mist falls from the nocturnal sky; in a snow-dusted room, cascading waterfalls light up with pearls.

In the birdhouse chamber, knots in artistic tree trunks double as peepholes; when lit by a flashlight, visitors discover secret underground worlds: cherry blossoms sway, a mini film strip plays and bird residents gather at a miniature snack bar.

Each visit to the fantastical world of Prismajic reveals a new creature, a sight previously unseen and a new basket of wishes for how the world could be.

Prismajic

14500 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 359

Lakewood

303.590.1515

prismajic.com