New York’s Magic Shops: No Vanishing Act Just Yet

Brick-and-mortar store owners know a trick or two on how to survive, despite tough times

A display case of magic tricks for sale at Tannen’s, New York City’s oldest magic shop. Dave Paone/The Epoch Times

NEW YORK-New York City has two magic shops left. Long Island has one.

While three is a very small number, it’s not zero, and the owners of these shops are performing whatever hocus pocus they need to in order to stay in business.