Last Friday we held the opening reception for Adam Wallacavage’s Photos From the Magic Fun Shop at 350 Broadway. It was a fun night and we’re happy everyone trekked out to the shop amid tornado warnings!

The show consisted of about a dozen or so photos that Adam took at the now closed Magic Fun Shop in Philadelphia. It was a one stop fix for novelties, masks and of course magic tricks that was cluttered from floor to ceiling with product that dated back to the 60s.

Wallacavage documented the shop during regular visits until it mysteriously closed down in 2005. No one knows if the proprietor, Ed Turner passed away or what happened to shops contents. Right now all that’s left of the Magic Fun Shop is Adam’s series of pictures and this Philly TV news story.

Photos From the Magic Fun Shop will run for six weeks starting with an opening party at 350 Broadway on July 23rd.  A limited edition t-shirt including various prints will be available for sale at 350 Broadway. Adam also did a fanatstic pink tentacle and skull candelabra (picture above) for the show as well.

Head after the jump for more photos from the opening!

- My Pal the Crook