Welcome to the American Museum of Magic

Since 1978, the American Museum of Magic has celebrated magicians and their magic. It holds the stories and treasures of performers that entertained residents of the smallest communities and audiences in the grandest theaters. Located in the heart of downtown Marshall, Michigan, the museum boasts the largest collection of magic open to the public. Thousands of artifacts illuminate the stories of Houdini, Blackstone, Thurston, and many others. It has been described as “the Smithsonian of American magic.”

Mission Statement: 

“The American Museum of Magic is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of magic for audiences of all ages.”

LEARN ABOUT MAGIC

Along with visiting us in person, we encourage you to explore the wealth of information about the history of magic here on our website:

• ARCHIVES & LIBRARY
• HISTORY
• MAGIC IN MICHIGAN
• MICHIGAN CITIES OF INTEREST
• NOTABLE MAGICIAN BIOGRAPHIES
• TYPES OF MAGIC