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Magic & Illusion →Tannen’s Magic
The oldest magic shop in town, dealing secrets since 1925 — and twice a week after closing, Magic After Hours turns the shop itself into a show.
Picks like this, every Friday
Seven things worth leaving the apartment for, hand-checked. One short email, free, one tap to leave.
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