Money in hand; excitement is in the air. “Come on, Mom, let’s go!” It’s Saturday morning back in early 1950 and I’m going to be driven to the toy store.
A new magic show is being planned and I needed some new tricks. I remember the anticipation as I walked up to the counter in the toy store and pointed to each magic trick I wanted the salesman to take out and show me.
As a child growing up in the Chicago suburbs you would often find me practicing my magic tricks that came in my Magic Set. I especially loved my black wand which I carefully placed on the table next to my tricks before the magic show began.
Nowadays there may not be many independently run toys stores with counters full of toys, but when you notice your child’s interest in magic and you can’t find age appropriate tricks in a store I’d recommend trying online shopping where you will likely find what you need.
Perhaps someday there will be a sign on your front lawn, “Magic Show Today – 5 Cents.”