Welcome!
Barry’s Magic Shop is a magic emporium located near Washington, DC, supplying magical supplies to local professionals, as well as budding beginner magicians.
"Brick-and-mortar" magic shops are fading fast, but we're always happy to help you with questions, routines, and ideas for making your magic successful. Since 1974, Barry's has been a Washington institution, the mecca for working pros in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, and a hot spot for visiting magic celebrities and lecturers.
Our online inventory is just a small selection of our in-store offerings. If you're searching for something and don't see it on our site, just contact us! Odds are we have it sitting on a shelf in our showroom, or know where you can get it!
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
History:
Since 1974, Barry's Magic Shop has been owned and operated by magician Barry Taylor and his wife Susan. Barry is well known in the Washington DC metro area, and has performed his magic both locally and internationally. He performed in his own critically acclaimed "Psychic Ghost Theatre" production, which has successfully entertained and mystified audiences for over four years, from 1998 - 2002.
Barry Taylor has been called a "Washington Legend" by the Washington Post, and has been voted "Best Magician" by the Washington Magazine. To see him perform, visit Barry's website: www.barrytaylor.com , featuring video clips and reviews from leading newspapers and well-known entertainment critics.
Barry’s Magic Shop is one of the largest magic emporiums in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. Barry's maintains an impressive stock of magic-related books, videos, and props for the discriminating conjuror. Both local and out-of-town customers consistently rate Barry's Magic Shop as the most helpful and accommodating magic store around.
The shop carries a full range of magical supplies, including everything from the conjuring classics through the latest cutting-edge tricks on the market. Richard Kaufman (owner and editor of Genii magazine) says he always finds out-of-print books and the hard-to-find tricks at Barry's.
If you’re looking for anything in particular, please feel free to ask. Barry’s is happy to supply you with whatever item(s) you need.
Staff:
Frankie, the Wonder Dog: Frankie was called "The Wonder Dog" by The Washington Post, and the stage name stuck. He has been in The Washington Post more than any other shop employee, including Barry! Frankie sells magic, performs card tricks, greets visitors to the shop, and even opens the curtain in the Magic Theater. If Frankie had thumbs, he'd be running the shop.
Peter Wood: Peter has been performing magic since kindergarten, and is the owner of Maryland-based Shazam Magic. In addition to performing shows and helping out at Barry's, he provides magical and theatrical consultation for film, theater, and themed attractions. Around the shop, Peter helps with video and graphics projects, in addition to demonstrating and teaching magic.
Peter has a Technical Theatre degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, and a lifetime member of the International Magician's Society.
