This shop is a place that is a must visit in Chicago! I just left the shop and my daughter has not…read morestop talking to her mom about her experience. She is 6 years old and Pedro is a pro! He made my daughter laugh and even thought her a magic trick. We purchased an awesome trick and my daughter has been practicing this non stop beyond excited. She said I must do this like Pedro did dad! Thanks a million for the awesome experience. My wife asked my daughter if she preferred going to climb zone or Magic inc..... without a miss of a beat! She said MAGIC INC!

It's THE magic store...full of everything magic. From beginner to professional, to tricks to books,…read moreto videos...all supported with friendly knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend anyone with an interest in magic to visit and shop!

I visited Tim's Baseball Card Shop in person, and it absolutely lives up to its reputation. This is…read morea real card shop for real collectors. Tim is knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly passionate about the hobby--no pressure, no attitude, just straight talk and fairness. The shop is well organized with a great mix of vintage and modern cards, and the pricing is reasonable and transparent. Tim took the time to talk cards, answer questions, and make sure I walked out with exactly what I was looking for. That kind of service is getting rare. If you're tired of overhyped shops or sellers who don't know their inventory, this place is a breath of fresh air. I'll absolutely be back and would recommend Tim's shop to any serious collector.

Always great to pop in and browse inventory. Tim is more than willing to walk you through what…read moreboxes he has available and you're due to have a great conversation when you stop in.

This is a very cute, cozy book store. I stopped in looking for a book for a friend's baby shower…read moreand an employee helped me easily find one. The selection is smaller but it offers a lot. I liked seeing that they additionally offer crafts, games, and puzzles. They had a lot of DND stuff! Happy to support a fun, local book store. Definitely stop in and explore!

One of the best selections I've seen so far! Their TTRPG section was full of games I've never even…read moreheard of, and they had a ton of art from local artists. Their craft classes seemed really unique, and I signed up for next weekends. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions easily, which helped a lot!

Ka-Pow Collectables, I will admit, has an outstanding amount of product and a good variety of…read moreitems. Unfortunately the store is extremely cramped making it difficult to navigate, my husband nor I were acknowledged while in the store, and though they have a personal policy of asking customers to use masks (per sign outside) it was not being enforced. We didn't end up spending too much time in this business because of those three things. I didn't feel that those things necessarily counted them out as having decent inventory, so I did make an effort to get a good look around while inside the shop. They do have a solid stock of collectable toys so if you don't necessarily care about space or having employees attention, this spot may be worth checking out.

Service is great! Not so long ago, I bought a Transformers Generation Speedia 5000 Road Rocket, for…read morea low price of $15. It originally sold for $25, so that was pretty nice! Most negative reviews of the place seem to be posted by those who don't understand the fact that many of these figures are antiques, and would most probably sell for more on places like Ebay. Great value for the selection! I'd also like to mention the fact that they have practically any old childhood toy you could desire, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Transformers 2007.

Absolutely the worst business owner I've ever seen. He'll…read moretell you a price and then change it over & over. Also, Don't waste your time trying to bring your toys in to sell. He'll give you 5% of what they are actually worth. And he's extremely overpriced as is. Also, get the feeling that a lot of Julian's products are stolen. Trust us, this is not the kind of store you want to go into, especially if you have kids. Beware.

I'm not gonna lie, I wanted to like this place--I really do, but the things that the store owner…read moredoes makes me never want to come back again. Jason S, whoever he is, is right. Julian constantly changes prices and tries to lowball a lot of his customers. He sold me a a dragon ball figure telling me it was 70, but when I came to the store, he bumped the price up to 110. Not cool man. His business ethic and the way he handles a lot of his business is sloppy and he's inconsiderate when he thinks about the buyer. Second thing, he will leave you with dirt in your eyes. Not to make a reference to Spiderman 3, but if you do trade with this guy for either store credit or one of his items, he'll most likely give you a terrible offer. Trust me. I tried trading some stuff for a particular item, he ended up lowballing the hell out of me for 300 credits for items well worth over 1000 dollars... If you really do enjoy collecting but want to spend your money wisely and come out of the store knowing you made a good purchase from a local business instead of retail, I suggest you go to any other collectible store like Nakama or Quake. Dave is a really cool guy and would go to great measures making sure you get a good deal or offer, but not Julian. This isn't a review to bash on his store for any unintended purpose, this is a review because I went to this guys store too long and had enough. Beware collectors.

Great little store has been around for many years they have an awesome candy selection and they…read moresell cool novelty items and gag gifts Sporting wear trading cards comic books they have a little bit of everything love going here

I had a great experience this evening at this store. The manager, whose name I didn't get, but she…read morewas a young woman, was so extremely helpful. I needed help with a transaction, and she went out of her way to make sure I was satisfied. The store is also nicely laid out and clean.

CHECK YOUR VINYL IN THE PARKING LOT BEFORE YOU LEAVE!…read more Normally I love this location and I can't even fathom how much money I have spent here, but I am very disappointed in my last two trips to this store. On Saturday I went there to get some last minute items I needed to make stuff for a concert for my friend and I to use as accessories to our outfits. On Sunday I opened the Cricut Smart vinyl (HTV) I bought and almost half of it had been used. Someone must've bought it and used part of it and returned it. And this store must have just put it back on the shelf without inspecting it. I contemplated just taking it as a loss and not returning it because I knew I would get looked at sideways when returning it. But then I thought: No, I am not paying for someone else's shadiness and this store's lack of due diligence of inspecting items that are returned before placing them back on the shelves. Yesterday evening, I went back to the store with the pictured item (even though I didn't really have the time) to exchange it. And yes, I got looked at funny. The employees weren't rude or mean, but it was definitely uncomfortable for me. I never received an apology for the inconvenience and was made to feel like I was suspect. If I continue to visit this location for arts and crafts supplies (since Joann Fabrics will no longer be an option), I will be checking any Smart vinyl I buy, along with anything else packed in a way that is not fully visible, in my car in the parking lot of the store. But I will probably just start ordering my vinyl from Amazon because they are much better about matters like this and better customer service.

I haven't had a bad experience in this store. While the staff has changed a lot since they opened,…read moreI have found them for at least the past 2 years to be very helpful and welcoming. I was looking for something very specific a couple of months ago and the associate took the time to track it down for me. The store is also really well organized. I appreciate how clean it is as well. Love this location.

Definitely one of the more organized craft stores I've been to! And really friendly staff that…read moregenuinely want to help- a rare find in the city. Some stuff, like command strips, have a heavy markup compared to something like Target, but you can't beat Michael's for fun seasonal decor.