The Merchant of Magic’s bricks and mortar shop isn’t based in London, but it offers many of its magic tricks with free next day delivery within London (and all the UK). The magic shop often delivers packages directly to hotel receptions, for visitors wanting magic whilst on holiday, or performing in the UK.We often get questions from magicians who have arrived in the UK and are spending time in London. They phone or email to ask if the shop is based in London and if they can visit.The Magic shop is actually based in Southwick, Hampshire. Southwick is a small medieval village, on the south coast of the England. It’s about 1 hour 45 minutes from central London.
If you are staying in London and want to visit the best magic shops in London, you have several choices:
Davenports
7 Charing Cross Underground Arcade,
The Strand,
London, WC2N 4HZ
Davenports is one of the oldest magic shops in the world and a very popular choice for tourists. Its history makes it a popular shop for visiting magicians in London.
International Magic
89 Clerkenwell Road,
London, EC1R 5BX
A very well established magic shop in London. They regularly hold magic lectures, courses and once a year they run their own magic convention.
Marvins Magic at Hamleys Toy Shop
188-196 Regent St,
London, W1B 5BT
If you are interested in watching magicians perform Marvins magic tricks for the public, you will enjoy visiting the Magic stand in Hamleys toy shop, it’s definitely one of the best magic shops in London for a good dealer demonstration.
As well as getting a chance to watch the famous street performers in the main square, looks out for a small magic stall in the street market area of Covent Garden.
So there you have it, 3 of the best magic shops in London you can visit whilst exploring the city. If you do drop by, be sure to say hello from the team at the Merchant of Magic!










































Sadly Davenports has now closed it’s doors so International is the last remaining magic shop in central London.
Edward