Magic Shop Owner

Also called: Magic Dealer, Magic Prop Retailer

Runs a store that sells magic tricks, props, and books, demonstrates tricks for customers, and often invents and sells new effects online.

A day in the life

A magic shop owner shows a kid a card trick at the counter, then sells him the deck and teaches the secret. Later they film a demo video for a new trick they invented, pack online orders, and host a monthly meetup for local magicians.

Pay over a career

Starting
$20k
Typical
$40k
High
$80k

Approximate; many earn more from online sales and their own trick inventions.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; magic skill plus retail experience.

Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business.

Outlook

Shrinking. Walk-in shops are rare; online magic sales are growing.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. Online stores and tutorials compete with shops; live demos and a local community still draw customers.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Theater, Video production.

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