Magic supplies in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine

A city that tourists visit for horror fiction is a natural stage for spooky mentalism. A PK Ring — Silver moves a borrowed object untouched, and a Listening Dice Box lets you read a hidden die. Wrap either in a local legend and you have a strong after-dinner piece. Start with the mentalism collection.

UMaine's student organisations and Bangor's library programmes are good first stages. Learn a short routine from the beginner collection, and use our guide on how to build a close-up magic set once you're ready for a second and third effect.

We could not confirm any walk-in magic dealer in Bangor or elsewhere in Penobscot County. The Bangor Mall area's toy and gift shops sell boxed sets, which wear out after a few performances.

Most magicians in eastern Maine order online. Each Sleight product page lists what's included.

If you're asking where the best place to buy magic tricks online is from this far north, look for a shop where a working magician chose every item and the box contents are stated up front; Sleight works that way. We also stock puzzles, including the Impossible Wooden Tray Puzzle, and playing cards for card-game nights.

Bangor is the last city of any size heading north, so performers here cover a wide territory. Lewiston is about two hours south, and Portland, with the state's largest event market, is about two hours down I-95. For our other Maine cities see magic in Maine.

We post to every Bangor address and across Penobscot County, including Brewer and Orono, on the same terms as anywhere else in the US. Most of the range comes from our supplier, so we don't quote a delivery date. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days. See our shipping policy and returns and refunds.