After all, I AM psychic you know.Īnyway, I will tell you what I will do. They haven't opened a magic shop, they acquired an existing one that has been operating successfully for decades. If they are not there at least 70% of the time I predict failure. And the other major problem is for the owners to be absentee landlords. Catering for magicians will lead to disaster. The other thing is to be very selective on the merchandise for sale. The secret is to get GREAT demonstrators. Of course this is a tourist location so they might be in with a chance. They are closing down all over the place left, right and centre. Opening a magic shop nowadays is asking for trouble. Look on the wall, and you’ll see an autographed photo of Steve Martin! Steve Martin worked in the Fantasyland shop during the 60s.Tarotist wrote:I wish them luck with it.

The store closed in 1983, when Fantasyland went through its massive overhaul.

Look up at the ceiling just inside the doorway you’ll see a Hidden Mickey made of cards.įantasyland once had a sister shop: Merlin’s Magic Shop. You’ll easily get stuck in here until the parade or fireworks end, and the shop can feel a little claustrophobic. It’s TINY, and guests will weave through shops to try and avoid the crowds camped out for performances. Word to the wise: avoid this shop during parades or fireworks shows. They won’t teach you how they did it, but you can have fun guessing! The cast members behind the counter perform all kinds of card and slight-of-hand tricks. SHOPPING TIPSĮven if you don’t have any interest in buying magic supplies at Disneyland, this shop is still worth a visit. Unique Features– masks along the upper bookcase, and Houdini posters along the walls Magic Shop Illusion in the front windowĮveryone knows Disneyland is a magical place, but the Main Street Magic Shop is the only place in the park that sells visitors tools to create their own magic at home! Here, you’ll find guide books, classic magic supplies, and a few cast members always willing to demonstrate a trick or two.

Merchandise– magic accessories, gags, cards, and books.

To find the shop, walk toward the castle and keep to the right you’ll see the neon marquee just as the street narrows from the open town square. Main Street USA – Disneyland’s iconic magic shop sits on the eastern side of the street.

Houdini's magic shop