Merlins Science & Magic

Magic shop in the 805? Wasn’t sure about this place with its one star review about something totally unrelated to magic. But I needed to find some cool magic tricks that were simple for kids to perform and this place was close to where I was. Decided to stop by and explore. Ya know, do that Unilocal thing. Well, first off, the store front doesn’t face the street, it faces due south. So, if you don’t know where its at, you might miss the red lettering facing Mobil Ave. if you’re traveling south on it. You’ll see it’s in the first building right by Lombardo’s & MS Acupuncture. I saw it after making a U-​turn and making a second attempt at finding it. When you first enter all you see is medical supplies. Okaaay, maybe Merlin’s Science & Magic refers to doctors of King Arthur’s time rather than practitioners of the slight of hand. Must’ve looked confused because the cashier immediately offered help then pointed to the far corner of the shop. Ah, there it is! Yes they do sell magic material here! Bunch of tricks and videos, as well books for amateur magicians. After a few minutes, the cashier came by & showed some tricks and gave some insight. The chap was cool about droppin’ knowledge, didn’t make me feel like an idiot at all. I settled with one trick, happy with my find.

I will never go back!!! A few of the staff members are nice, but the older gentleman that works there, i think the owner, is rude and a jerk! I took my recently blind, 88 year old, grandmother in to find a wheelchair that would better suit her. We asked if they had a certain color and he responded with «Why she can’t see it anyway.» Whether that is true or not you do not say that to anyone. This was the second comment that he has made to me about her not being able to see. I can not believe that a store who is there to help people could be so horrible. We obvisiously left and my grandmother was almost in tears.