Search for Missing Gold Coast Magician Daniel Hidden Intensifies

On 14 June 2024 at 03:00, 26-year-old magician Daniel Hidden left a residence on Chelsea Avenue in Broadbeach, Gold Coast, driving a silver Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle was found two days later near the Currumbin Valley hiking area. Queensland Police describe the disappearance as out of character and have found no evidence of foul play.

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Hidden’s Instagram following approaches 7,000, and his website states that “transformation requires disappearance.” He favors unmarked, difficult trails and reportedly has the coordinates of a favored spot tattooed on his fingers, reflecting a personal link to the Gorge Falls and Cougal Cascades region.

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• 14 June 2024 03:00 – Hidden departs Broadbeach.

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• 16 June – Police locate his Hyundai Santa Fe in Currumbin Valley.

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• 22 June – About 100 volunteers, including family, conduct a ground search.

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• 23 June – ADF personnel join; drones deployed.

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• 24 June – Authorities plan reassessment.

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The response includes Queensland Police, Queensland Fire and Rescue, and the ADF. Aerial support uses police aviation units and drones. Roughly 100 volunteers have taken part, and officials note a “high likelihood” of survival because water sources exist in the rugged terrain.

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Queensland Police issued a statement expressing serious concern for Hidden’s welfare, noting that his disappearance deviates from his usual behavior. Acting Chief Superintendent Brett Jackson confirmed ADF involvement, saying ADF personnel would be on site to continue the search and that aerial assets are being used because of the challenging terrain. Queensland Fire and Rescue officials are also engaged, and no criminal activity has been identified.

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Brother Ilya Jamshidi told 7NEWS that his sibling “does getaways, camping frequently, but never no contact,” and noted that Hidden “hasn’t taken his phone with him, which is a bit unusual.” He added the Currumbin Valley area is “one of his favorites.” Hidden’s mother said, “He is my son and he is very strong.”

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Sources differ on the significance of Hidden’s lack of phone usage; his brother calls it atypical, while police have not confirmed any impact. The exact route he may have taken remains unknown, leaving a gap in locating his position.

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• “Police and Daniel's family hold serious concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character,” — Queensland Police

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• “ADF members will be on-site [Tuesday] to continue the search,” — Brett Jackson, Acting Chief Superintendent

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• “He hasn’t taken his phone with him, which is a bit unusual.” — Ilya Jamshidi, brother

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• “He is my son and he is very strong,” — Hidden’s mother

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The search will continue through Wednesday, after which authorities will reassess resources and strategies. Ongoing aerial surveillance and volunteer efforts remain in place pending further leads.

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