Management had a way they thought would get people into the store. Those who did come into the magic shop would more often than not be what we called ‘touchers’ as mostly what they wanted to do was come into the store and touch everything as most window shoppers will do. The general manager would call these people ‘twenty dollar bills’ as he said we should be able to get at least twenty dollars out of each of them…if they would only come in the store. Sometimes we got a lot of foot traffic past the front of the store. As well, many people would have just seen a magic show at some casino and try to figure out how the trick was done. People would come into the shop and demand, “Do me a trick!” They would often time come in to play what we would call ‘Bust The Magician’ where they would demand we show them a trick and they would try to catch us mess up. Look on the wall, and you’ll see an autographed photo of Steve Martin! Steve Martin worked in the Fantasyland shop during the 60s.Zoltar machine at the front of the magic shop

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