A beautiful memory as permanent as the ink
Magic Tattoo is the place to go if you want a tattoo that will remind you of the art and beauty suffusing Prague forever. I booked because as an English-speaking tourist I was worried about the language barrier around something so permanent. Right away I was made to feel very comfortable and everything from process to payment was explained clearly. I used the online form to request my tattoo and the artist I was matched with, Omkar, talked through what I had submitted, found additional reference photos, discussed the pros and cons of certain placements, and was very transparent about costs associated with different sizes and levels of detail. Once we were on the same page and he had a strong idea, he freehanded the idea onto my skin and consulted with me again. If you want to watch a true artist bring something unique to life using your skin as the medium, Omkar is the artist for you, as he has wonderful technique and an incredible eye for how the art will interact with your body. We settled on an area around the elbow joint for my piece and I was a little intimidated, because I've always heard tattoos hurt really bad around joints! But while I gritted my teeth to tough it out, Omkar started "sketching" with a fine needle to lay out the piece and shaded with a precise but gentle touch. I felt only a normal level of pain which he distracted me from with a lovely conversation. Always defer to your artist for a balance between chat and focus as they work if you're a yapper like me, but at his pace we had a wide-ranging conversation about our various travels and artistic interests (ask him about film if you're also a fan!). I'm not exaggerating when I say the combined experience of working with Omkar to bring this "souvenir" to life and getting to watch him execute his idea makes this the best tattooing experience I've ever had. Worth every crown, and they don't gouge, despite their excellent location in Prague and working with many tourists. I can't stop looking at my piece, especially how it bends with my arm so organically... I know I will be pointing people to Magic Tattoo even back home in America, so if you're anywhere closer, you better go! read more