Davenports are a real magic shop, based in central London close to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross station and the Strand. Established in 1898 by Lewis Davenport, the oldest family run magic business in the world!!
Davenports are a real magic shop, based in central London close to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross station and the Strand. Established in 1898 by Lewis Davenport, the oldest family run magic business in the world!!
Davenports, I have visited many times and in doing so have gained an awful lot of highly valuble inside information on the working and presentation of tricks and illusions.
The staff are all trained / working magicians and they are extreemly knowledgable about the full range of products they sell. Can be a little slow sometimes to get served if you are in a hurry because of the time each member of staff spends with each person answering questions etc.
Very easy to find, go down the underground steps at Charing Cross station and just walk forward, they are on the left, just passed the barriers for the tube.
Prices are higher than you would expect for many items, so its not cheap, but, as an experience, you really should go if you are ever in London Town.
They also run first class instruction and courses in magic, handling and presentation in their own magic school.
Davenports is a must stop if you're ever in London, you never know will pop in there from time to time, well ran they usually staff the place with people who know what they are talking about, and not just a 'hard seller'
the online shop is quality as well, but of course nothing beats the real experience, i would recommend this shop to anyone in magical need
A very nice B+M shop located in central London. The staff are friendly, and very good at what they do. Prices are good also.
The online shop is well stocked too, but not as well run.
An awesome magic shop, definitely worth a visit if you are in London.