Mingus Magic Shop was founded in 1938 by Mr. LeRoy Mingus, and has been involved in the manufacturing of top quality feather flower magic. Mr. Mingus always strived for quality in his product rather than quantity of his product, and we continue to strive for the same. All flowers are made from the highest quality feathers, and the workmanship is the best. Every flower, on every bouquet, on every effect, is made and assembled by hand. All effects are guaranteed.
OUR STORY
In May of 1976, the Mingus Magic Shop was sold to Wayne Shifflett, a protégé of Mr. Mingus. Wayne worked with Mr. Mingus for several years before this, learning and continuing the art of feather flower making. The Mingus Flowers have been a part of the Miss America Pagent, many TV shows such as ‘Happy Days’, ‘Love Boat’, ‘Fantasy Island’, ‘The Indredible Hulk’, & ‘Perfect Stranger’, to name a few, several movies, as well as a part in many magic acts around the world.
Brick & Mortar Magic Shop
Mingus Magic Shop is currently one of the oldest brick & mortar magic shops in the country. It has been serving the magic community for 87 years. The Mingus Magic Shop is host to the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) Ring #57, and the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) Assembly #92. The Mingus Magic Shop is also the home of many exclusive events such as:
- “24 Hour Magic Marathon” held the first weekend in May to celebrate the shops Anniversary,
- “Magic till Midnight”, (MTM), held the last Friday in October to celebrate ‘National Magic Month’.
- “Weekend Magic” shows are held several times throughout the year. Check our 'Events' page.
- "Lectures" Who better to learn magic from than those who create it. Check our 'Events' page.
- “Perform, Teach, & Learn” event, (PTL) gives magicians a chance to ‘perform’ the favorite trick of a given topic, and ‘teach’ it to those of us who are willing to ‘learn’ it, the forth Friday of the month.
Mingus Magic Shop cordially invites you to visit our shop and share in the experience only a brick & mortar magic shop can offer.
Documentary: The History and Legacy of Mingus Magic Shop
We are excited to present a captivating video documentary that delves into the rich history and enduring legacy of the Mingus Magic Shop. This documentary provides an in-depth look at our journey from the shop's founding in 1938 by Mr. LeRoy Mingus to its current status as one of the oldest brick-and-mortar magic shops in the country.
