Pike Place Magic Shop - Seattle, WA
N 47° 36.565 W 122° 20.501
10T E 549476 N 5273099
The Pike Place Magic Shop is located in the Pike Place Public Market in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Waymark Code: WM9651
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2010
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From the
Pike Place Magic Shop website:
"This magic shop is located in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. It is the longest running magic shop in the Pacific Northwest and it is run by its owners Sheila Lyon and Darryl Beckmann. The Pike Place Market is a turn of the century, seven acre historic district overlooking Puget Sound. It is full of restaurants, shops, crafts, and a lively open air farmers' market. It is a place where over 50 languages are spoken, you'll find the rich, the poor, the young and the old. It is considered the soul of the city."
"Below the Pike Place level, three more floors under the Main Arcade spill down the back of the hill. The farther you follow the stairs and ramps below, the more offbeat the shops become. You'll find rare books, comics, vintage clothing, and a magic shop."
"As you peek inside the shop you will see pictures of famous magicians that have visited the shop, turn of the century magic posters and a fun, jammed pack place of enthusiasm and wonder. Ah yes, look, there is a throng of quiet kids with big eyes, lined up at the counter watching the famous cups and balls, where balls jump around, vanish and reappear."
"The magic shop sells cards and coins, books and teaching videos, juggling equipment, tarot cards, dummies and ventriloquism supplies, clowning supplies and jokes and gags. It has magic props for the beginner to the pro, close-up tricks, platform apparatus, stage illusions, escapes, and props for the mentalist and bizarrist. It also has a collection of magic posters, duplicated and originals, postcards, and antique books. It buys and sells used magic."
The posted coords are for the main entrance to the Pike Place Public Market. When you enter the main entrance at the coords, go down the ramp to the left which takes you down one level. The magic shop is located a short distance down on the right.