Sure, gag gifts are juvenile. And there’s always a chance they’ll backfire on the giver. There are some who would appreciate a pair of x-ray specs for Christmas, and some who, to put it mildly, would not. But if you’re in the market for anything from an exploding pen to a ventriloquist’s dummy, there’s no finer purveyor of toys that seem to have fallen from the back pages of an old comic book than Bernard’s Magic Shop. Founded in 1937, it also stocks costumes, stage makeup, and magician’s supplies from beginner to professional level.
Melbourne 3000
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Nearby Stations: Flinders St; Melbourne Central
Telephone 03 9670 9270
Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm
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We made a special trip into Melbourne just to see Bernard's Magic Shop and it was FANTASTIC! The shop attendants were friendly and funny, the new store looks amazing, and they had everything in stock we could ever imagine. What a really great day. Thank you Bernard's!
Posted on Sun 12 Feb 2012 14:49:59
My kids and I LOVE this shop! They've moved from their original location but they're still on Elizabeth St., still on the same side of the stree but just closer to Bourke than they used to be. Fun and friendly staff, great value (where else can you find fun stuff for just $1 these days?!) and really good advice. We love Bernard's!
Posted on Sat 11 Feb 2012 18:00:08