The Sword and the Rose

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2008 | Best Magic Shop

This teeny gem of a specialty shop is bound to appeal to all sorts, from run-of-the-mill Harry Potter fans to neo-pagans who spell "magic" with a K. Even if you're not necessarily in search of an alembic for your own philosopher's stone or driftwood wands and other love-spell ephemera, the twining ivy and moth-eaten ambience of the Sword and Rose is bound to make you want to pop in for a look. Treats like handmade incense, ornamental daggers, lichen-speckled busts of obscure Roman deities,... More »
2005 | Best Hippie Shop

The best part about this occult shop is getting there. First you walk gingerly between two buildings and into a verdant, cozy patio. At the rear you come to a little hobbit hole surrounded by vines. Open the door and you enter a dimly lit, tiny, wonderful-smelling oasis of calmness. There are armchairs, altars to Isis, a table in the corner for tarot readings, and a whole wall of house-made incense. The tarot readings are thorough, sliding scale, and done on a well-worn Thoth deck; it's... More »

2008 | Best Magic Shop