A fun place to visit for costumes and props that's open year round. Reasonable prices - great for…read moregeneric non-branded stuff. Staff is helpful and friendly (Tilly is a ray of sunshine). I recommend going when it's not immediately before or after Halloween because (just like every costume shop) stock is low and in high demand.

Amazing selection, helpful staff. I was amazed at their range of products, from full costumes to…read moreaccessories.

Good variety of costume and production attire Entrance is in…read morethe back of the building. If you think you maybe are going the wrong way you are on the right path.

HOLY COSTUMES, Batman! I live nearby, so I had seen their signs, but never went in this place until…read moretoday. I had no idea what to expect, as it wasn't even listed on Yelp yet, but it has been open since February of 2022. OMG IT'S HUGE. They do costume rentals. The staff is really nice and helpful. I get the feeling this is a labor of love, as the woman who owns it is a theatrical costume designer. She said they bought out the stock from Theatrical Costume Company downtown (which I believe had bought out the stock from the old Teener's Theatricals, if anyone remembers that place) when they went out of business during the pandemic. If you are looking for a costume, check here first. They have an amazing selection and very knowledgeable staff. I will definitely be back often.

This place is a hidden gem! If you do theatre, circus (lookin' at you, Circus Juventas families),…read moreor anything else that requires stage makeup, this is your spot. They have EVERYTHING, and the staff is friendly & knowledgeable. I found out about Norcostco last year, when we had a pre-performance makeup emergency: The online retailer I'd ordered from took its sweet time to process the order and then chose "molasses in January" shipping, so I was in a blind panic the night before the show. After 2648395 rounds of internet searches & follow-up phone calls looking for one highly specific Ben Nye product, I found Norcostco -- and they're RIGHT HERE! An independent, local business that has All The Things! (I mean, they're not exactly "right here" for us -- I have to drive across the whole #%&! metro to get there -- but it's *so* worth the trip. You can see the products, use the testers, play around, and walk out with what you need. Fantastic!)

I had been wanting to test out the Ben Nye make up line and was happy to learn a few months back…read morethat they carried it. They actually tons of theatrical makeup and costumes. Finding the place can be challenging since it's on a residential block (unexpected) and the store front doesn't face the street. However I did a bit of research on google maps beforehand and checked out the street view, which helped. Upon entering the woman at the register didn't bother to look up, say hello, smile or acknowledge that someone had walked in. Therefore I figured it was the kind of place where you fend for yourself and headed straight to the makeup section. BIG MISTAKE! About 5 minutes later another women appeared out of nowhere and in a frustrated tone wanted to know what we needed and more importantly if we opened any of the items. She then told us we should have rang "the bell" for help. Keep in mind there wasn't a bell in the area or a sign instructing to do so. Anyway after smoothing things over she showed us where the test makeup and brushes were located (several feet from the display.) It was a rather small section with a polly-pocket sized mirror and bad lighting. The employee helped us with the items and answered questions we had in a more polite/cordial tone. However, due to the lighting and mirror issue my friend and I were constantly having to go back to the costume section where there was a full length mirror and better lighting. Ultimately, we left with a few items (would have been more if we could tell how the colors actually looked against our skin). My tips for you are: 1) Use your GPS or checkout a street view of the place if it's your first time visiting and you're unfamiliar with the area. 2) RING THE BELL (located at the front register). 3) Bring your own mirror and lights. Just kidding! But seriously don't rely on the ones in the testing section, just check yourself out in the mirror by the costumes. 4) If you can, do research beforehand to determine which products you're interested in b/c they're are several options. Otherwise, just be sure to allow ample time so you can test out the items and find your match. 5) Skip the pricey department store makeup and try the items here (I can only vouch for Ben Nye) which cost far less, are of good quality and made to withstand heat/lights/etc.

Great experience! They are the best!! Helpful beyond belief. Loved everything they had to offer.read more

So fun to pick a costume to rent. Great variety and the ladies are so helpful!! Affordable as well!read more

they have EVERYTHING! I'm so happy I went!!! if you ever need anything costume or magic that's the…read morespot. words can't describe how great the there is. They are definitely unmatched and I've rarely met staff like that.

I have been coming to this business for 17 years and ALWAYS received spectacular informative…read morecreative honest candid FUN help from Deb, a tiny petite short haired blond who POPS everywhere non stop with her great smile. I am a SERIOUS costume consumer for both Halloween and Xmas Bell Ringing as a volunteer for the Downtown St Paul EXCELLENT Salvation Army Corps ( they provide groceries for over 500 household EVERY week on West 7th and Smith). The QUALITY, the uniqueness of their inventory ( GLORIOUS masks!!!), their hand made rental Costumes, the Ben Nye ( they have the FULL line) top quality professional makeup, the Marvelous realistic noses ears warts, the HUGE selection of outrageous GLORIOUS wigs for any occasion -- SUPER fun colors amazing styles ( i must have 15-20). Deb is an incredible resource FULL of wondrous suggestions and PERFECT ideas. Ssssoooo CREATIVE!!!! Pick her brains! Wow. In my former home Where my daughters happily grew up, we were at the bottom of a huge hill next to 10 acres of woods. I collected 25 (!!) years of magnificent decorations from Virginia and THIS store and decorated for 36 hours over many weeks with over 2000 lights in deep purple orange fiber optics moving lights... pure MAGIC and a professional fog machine next to the woods. I averaged 250 +/- children EVERY year with my old boom box blaring fun halloween rock roll -- no skeletons-- nothing scary. And i had AMAZING fun truly different things -- all from Twin Cities Magic! I just went today for genuine sleigh bells a fun head piece and portable lights decor for my Salvation Army bucket for Roseville Mall Macys! Shops like this are fast disappearing! Support them so we don't loose their TRULY rare and unique FUN happy crazy one-of-a- kind inventory!!!! ENJOY!!!

Just in time for Halloween!…read more Ragstock is a combo of curated secondhand and vintage items mixed with decade-organized costume and new clothing - all perfect for themed parties, Halloween, or just swagging out your wardrobe. This is literally in a basement in Uptown, and while the entrance seems odd, there are treasures to be found below! Themed areas include: -70s, 80s, and 90s clothing from bell bottom pants to matching windbreaker suits - vintage and secondhand favorites like flannels, leather jackets, and jeans - a full-blown costume area with great options and ideas Whether you're looking for a Halloween costume or some new additions to your outfit, Ragstock has got you covered!

Ragstock came through for the Zombie Pub Crawl. I was able to conveniently pick up my wristband at…read morethe Uptown location and received and additional 20% off my purchase. It was supposed to be used for our Zombie costumes, but I brought my dad along for the ride and he got himself a sweet vintage-inspired hat and mustard colored jacket for the Yelp's Drive-In party that night. I didn't get a chance to check out the old location, but the newer location is on the ground level and two doors over. It was kind of small but the place isn't crowded. They had a decent selection of Halloween costume stuff and great hats, jackets and dresses for theme parties. The only problem is that prices have gone up. The jacket and hat were $13 after rebate. I remember a day when that probably would have been the price or lower without any coupons. It's still affordable though. Check them out! The customer service is great too!

Located in what was previously Joann Fabric. Clean and spacious. Costly costumes and mostly indoor…read moreHalloween decor. There are outdoor decor too. The main attraction is the animatronic displays; always fun for the kids. Service was friendly and quick. Good place to hit up to get in the Halloween spirit, pun intended.

Applied for an assistant manager position at the Woodbury, MN location. Did initial phone interview…read morethat went well. Informed them that I had a previous obligation to work the State Fair 12 days but could come in after my shift to train/assist and then full-time thru mid nov. They seemed fine with this so I was asked to come in for a face-to-face interview with District Manager Jennifer. Horrible experience. Interviewed me standing up in the middle of the store for all of 5 minutes before she informed me that she needed the role to begin immediately (even though she knew that I had this prior commitment). Would have been nice to know this prior. She seemed irritated/frustrated/stressed/rude. Totally unprofessional.