Just over a year ago we all put our heads down and did what needed to be done.
While we were hunkered down, a big shift happened in the Canadian magic community.
We’re down to TWO dedicated brick and mortar magic shops.
From the October 1st, 2014 post “Why bother with a magic shop?” written by Evelyn Matlin wrote at the Perfect Magic blog:
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.
A comment from the 2013/08/29 post "
Goodbye to Morrissey Magic -- the end of an era in Toronto"
...travelling magician (travelling light) from British Columbia stuck for a surprise gig in Barrie last summer and Dan really got me out of a jam. He was a great guy...asked what I had for a budget (tight budget since I wasn't getting paid!) and set me up with great stage sized stuff that made my show a success...
customer service like that doesn't exist on some internet site ...
Don't have brick and mortar shop in your area? Consider supporting one through their online shops. (I direct your attention to one of our sponsors
The Browser's Den of Magic in Ontario, and to
Clownin’ Around in BC.)
Over the past ten years roughly 85% of all brick and mortar magic shops in the world have closed.
We need to think about how we can support the two remaining brick and mortar shops in Canada, Browser's Den of Magic & Clownin’ Around.
Thank you Jeff at
The Browser's Den of Magic, and Quincy at
Clownin’ Around, for your fabulous brick and mortar shops!
