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Haunted Places Architecture Shops Survey [|Reflective Blog] Home ** THE SPELLBOX ** //**earth, fire, air and water**//



** The Spellbox was created in 1993 by a woman called Danae. She created the shop at the time when people weren't very familiar about magic. The Spellbox has branched out to over 4000 stores across Australia. Many stores have also spread across to other countries like the UK, the USA and Japan. In Melbourne there are two stores which are located in the Royal Arcade and Little Bourke Street. **  Spellbox Interview ** Bernard's Magic Shop ** ** Bernard’s is the oldest magic shop in Australia and has been open since 1937. It is located at 211 Elizabeth Street. Created by a magician called Bernard, it sells every wacky and weird thing you can imagine. You can buy nasty masks, magic wands, top hats, magic tricks, capes, dress ups and even fake dog poo.
 * The Spellbox sells potions, tarot cards, angels cards, healing cards, charms, crystals, books, wands, spiritual objects, talking boards and even broom sticks. Tarrot readings are also available with a huge range of mediums with all different sorts of medium powers. **

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** Tropicana Juice Bar ** ** The Tropicana Juice Bar looks as fruity as the drinks it sells. It is located at 213 Elizabeth’s Street next to Bernard’s Magic Shop. It sells exotic combinations of different fruits inspired by the travels of the owner. With his interest in healthy living and his travels to India, Africa and South America he created fruit cocktails. The best selling drink is a South American Delight full of top secret ingredients to give you a natural high.

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** Melbourne Artists' **    ** Supplies ** **  There are many amazing shops to be found in out of the way streets. This shop is located at 32 Little Latrobe St. We have taking a huge interest into this store because it sells art supplies and is a piece of art in itself. **



** The Famous Spiegeltent  ** ** The famous Spiegeltent is located in the Arts Centre Forecourt St. Kilda Road. It is not a permanent fixture in Melbourne but has become a highlight every year since its first visit in 2001. It is owned and managed by Australian pianist plus theatrical producer David Bates. Built in Belgium in the 1920s by master craftsman Oscar Mols Dom and Louis Goor, it was designed as a traveling venue for entertainment and dancing and can hold an audience of 300 to 350 people. It is constructed from wood and canvas it is lavishly decorated with stained glass and mirrors. Spiegeltent is Dutch for "mirror tent". There are very few Spiegeltents remaining and those that have survived still travel the globe often to International Arts Festival. **