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Permanently closed; the space was absorbed into the neighboring Main Street Athletic Club, later folded into the Emporium.
House of Magic→Main Street Athletic Club / Emporium
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Former Shop · the memorial record
⚰ Permanently closed · Mar 19, 1995operated 24 years · 1971–1995
This shop is gone, but its history stays documented — the full lifetime log is below.
Shop history
the lifetime record- 2017
The classic House of Magic facade was restored on the Emporium exterior as a nostalgic tribute; the interior remained general Emporium retail rather than a working magic shop.
- 1995
- 1971
Opened as an opening-day Main Street, U.S.A. shop, selling magic tricks, trick cards, wands, monster masks, puzzles and gag novelties with cast members performing close-up magic for guests.
Located on the west side of Main Street, between the Penny Arcade and the Tobacconist.Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
Questions & answers
When did House of Magic open?
Per the documented record, House of Magic at Magic Kingdom opened on Oct 1, 1971.
When did House of Magic last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for House of Magic is dated Mar 19, 1995: Permanently closed; the space was absorbed into the neighboring Main Street Athletic Club, later folded into the Emporium.
What changed recently on House of Magic?
The latest documented change (documented Nov 2017): The classic House of Magic facade was restored on the Emporium exterior as a nostalgic tribute; the interior remained general Emporium retail rather than a working magic shop.
How many changes are on record for House of Magic?
3 documented changes, dating back to 1971 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.
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