Eagle Magic and Joke Store — Local services in Burnsville

I visited the shop looking for specialty cards for card control and manipulation, and I clearly communicated this to the staff. However, the employee demonstrated tricks with non-card props, placed them on the counter, and became visibly upset when I only purchased the cards I came for. After paying, I was disappointed to hear a comment implying I’d just “shuffle cards in my mom’s basement” rather than entertain with other tricks.

As a suggestion to the owner: when a customer specifies their interests, focus on those or clarify if the shop has limited options in that area. Most importantly, avoid insulting customers for not purchasing items they didn’t want. The employee’s sharp, rude responses made the experience uncomfortable, especially since I was already familiar with the tricks shown and not interested in performing for children’s parties. With online shopping offering lower prices, friendly service is key to attracting customers. Unfortunately, this experience ensures I...

The man is a good man, I walked or just feeling like a better magician and he had answers for every question I asked. He showed me plenty of tricks and told me which ones would be perfect for me. I left spending 46bucks when I originally wanted to only spend 20, (so he's a good business man) but he was not trying to rip me off. I love what I left with and so do many and many of my friends. I asked about stuff I should consider buying in the future at the shop (cause I will definitely be going again) and he showed me even more stuff.

• Note for parents* I want to make it very clear that if you think some stuff is a bit expensive, (much is very decently priced, compared to what's online), you gotta know that you are paying for the SECRET behind the magic more than anything.

When you're buying a book, are you buying 10bucks of paper, or are you buying the story??? Same...

Overheard while listening to an interaction with another customer: "Could you show me the card trick one more time while I'm here?" --Customer who just finished purchasing a dvd of magic tricks "You can watch it on the dvd." -Owner (Fumbles for words) "Well, I was just thinking if I saw it one more time in person, it would really inspire me to watch it tonight." -Customer "I think you already have the inspiration." -Owner

Would it have been so difficult to show this customer (who had two well behaved toddlers in tow who were excited about seeing magic tricks) who just made a purchase, the card trick one more time?

I recommend watching some YouTube videos of magic tricks. That way, you can just click onto another video if they're as rude, and condescending...