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Magic Shop Reappears, Thrives Near White Flint

Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post

BARRY'S MAGIC SHOP was a longtime fixture in Wheaton. When Montgomery County pushed forward on plans to spruce up and redevelop Wheaton's commercial district, the magic emporium, one of the only such shops in the area, was scheduled to be demolished — a move that sparked a public outcry.

As The Post's Lori Aratani reports today, the magic shop has reappeared on Nicholson Lane near the White Flint Mall. The move was made possible with $260,000 in financial assistance from the county.

And the shop's co-owner says Barry's is thriving in its larger location, which has a 40-seat performance space in addition to its retail spread. Susan Kang tells The Post: "I have to pinch myself. We're so lucky."

» "No Disappearing Act Here" [WaPo]

File photo of Barry's Magic Shop co-owners Susan Kang and Barry Taylor by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post

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