Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

American Museum of Magic

March 8, 2010

1. American Museum of Magic Marker

Inscription. Presto-Change-O! From saloon to billiard parlor, to clothing store, to bakery, to museum, this edifice, built in 1868, has known many transformations. Since April Fools' Day 1978 it has housed a unique collection that celebrates the magician's arts of wonder and delight. Michigan's link to magic is no illusion for nearby Colon, a center of magic manufacturing, was once home to famed magician Harry Blackstone, Sr., (1885-1965), whose memorabilia is displayed here.

Erected 1985 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1240.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 42° 16.324′ N, 84° 57.516′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on door just east of the museum entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Michigan Avenue, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. H. Cronin Co. Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Opal Beck (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Thomas J. O'Brien (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan National Bank Marshall Branch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Howard F. Young / Postmasters (about 300 feet away); Charles T. Gorham (about 300 feet away); Patent Medicine Town (about 300 feet away); The Stuart Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. American Museum of Magic Marker

March 8, 2010

3. American Museum of Magic Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

4. American Museum of Magic Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2010. 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 8, 2010. 4. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.