It's no secret that I'm a big fan of brick and mortar magic shops. Not only are they the first place many kids
get bitten by the magic bug, it's also a place enthusiasts can go for encouragement
and coaching by people in the know. A nurturing community is formed in a
local shop, which can't be duplicated through the internet.
(You'll notice that two brick and mortar shops are invested in keeping the community of this site alive. Please remember to thank them, the next time you're there.)
Don't
have brick and mortar shop in your area? Consider supporting one
through their online shops. (I direct your attention to two of the
wonderful sponsors of this blog, Perfect Magic and The Browser's Den of Magic!)
The emphasis in the excerpt below, is mine.
From Perfect Magic:
As many of you know, magic shops are closing all over the place. Many shut down in the U.S.A. and some in Canada as well. There were not a whole lot to begin with. It’s so easy to look up what you want on line, find the cheapest price and order. I can’t say that I blame anyone for doing that. But there may be a cost to the saving of money, especially in magic.
Click through to read Evelyn's thoughts on the matter.
