American Museum of Magic is closed for the winter
From December 2020 through March 2021, the museum will be open only by appointment. Please call 269-781-7570 or email us at info@americanmuseumofmagic.org to arrange a winter tour.
The American Museum of Magic
Founded in 1978, the museum is celebrating 40 years of serving the public.
Every summer, the museum organizes CampAbracadabra to teach the joys of magic to young people
Founder Bob Lund was honored in the Linking Ring magazine in 2018
The Gala Reception is held in historic Marshall homes, like Oak Hill Manor.

The summer Gala Fundraiser brings world-class magicians to Marshall for extravagant stage performances.

The American Museum of Magic is the largest collection of magic open to the public in America.
The Wonder of it All

Experience the treasures of Houdini, Thurston, Kellar and Michigan’s own Blackstone, among hundreds of others.For more than 40 years the American Museum of Magic has delighted the public with all the wonders of magic, celebrating the contributions and life stories of magicians from around the globe.
Immerse yourself in the largest collection of magic artifacts on display anywhere in the United States. Discover what has been described as “the Smithsonian of American magic.”
TOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE: For the safety of our staff and volunteers, the 1 PM public tour on January 11 has been cancelled due to an ice storm warning. Thank you for your understanding!
COVID-19: What our visitors should know
- The American Museum of Magic has a Covid Preparedness Plan in place to help keep our staff, volunteers, and visitors safe. This includes increased surface cleaning.
- All visitors are required to wear masks. Masks are available for purchase.
- For the time being, we have suspended the Saturday Magic Show series and set aside some of our hands-on displays.
Group Tours
Live virtual tours for your group are available over Zoom or the online platform of your choice. Tours are $5 per person with a $20 tour guide fee or simply $100 for groups of 20 or more. You’ll be able to interact with our knowledgeable tour guides and even make special requests with what objects or subjects you’d most like to see!
School Virtual Workshops
Virtual workshops are available for students 7-14 years old. Participants will follow along step by step with our instructor, professional magician John Dudley, as he shows them how to perform magic with things you can find at home. In addition, students will get to examine some neat magic artifacts at the museum and engage in a Q&A session with our museum director.
Keep Magic Alive!
All that we’ve done was made possible with talented and hard working leadership, the active participation of local volunteers, individual donations, and the financial support of foundations, state, and federal agencies. Read how you can help!
Zoom into Magic: Magic Camp Online!
Join our instructor, professional magician John Dudley, for three Zoom sessions of magical fun! The first two sessions (lasting an hour and a half) will instruct participants in the art of magic and the final session will give participants the chance to perform in our very own online magic show. All the tricks and materials each participant needs will be included in the registration price. Supply packets can be picked up at the museum in Downtown Marshall or mailed to your home. Upon completion, students will be mailed a certificate and admission tickets to the American Museum of Magic (2 adults and 2 children, $16 value).
For more information or to register for Camp, please go to the Magic Camp web page…
The American Museum of Magic is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The mission of the American Museum of Magic is to inspire and delight the public with the wonder of magic by documenting and celebrating the contributions and lives of magicians.
Rent the Museum!
Looking for a unique space for your wedding or party? The American Museum of Magic is available for all sorts of gatherings. Please contact us at (269) 781-7570 to learn more.

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