Hey gang,
In march I will be heading out to San Francisco for a week. Google has informed me that there are two magic shops there, but I'm curious if anyone has any more information about any shows out there. Anyone from out that way?
I live about two hours from the Bay Area but I visit often.
Anyway, I'm not sure about shows in San Fran really. I think there are a couple magic dinner theaters or something but I've never been to them. However, I
can tell you about the two magic shops.
Houdini's Magic Shop is on Pier 39 and I honestly dislike it a lot. It's not really a magic shop for magicians. It's for tourists, which is understandable given it's location. The tricks are overpriced, the employees are often disinterested or jerks and they don't really care if a young customer will be able to perform a trick (Because it's difficult or something), just getting their parents to buy it for them because it looks cool. I'd check it out but overall not very good.
Misdirections is definitely a magic shop for magicians. The owner is hit or miss though. I thought he was pretty nice. As a magician you might like him, but I've noticed (as have people on Yelp) that the owner is kind of a jerk to non-magicians. There are even stories of him being a jerk to fellow magicians.
Anyway, enjoy your time in SF! It's a great city with lots to see and do!
