A little while ago I visited one of our member’s stores in Denver, and even before I opened the front door, I knew why this store is successful. The fun began on the exterior, which is painted purple and features prominent castle-like architectural elements such as elaborate masonry and fancy towers. What child, or fantasy-loving adult, could resist entering a space like that?
The experience continued as soon as I stepped through the elaborate steel-grate front door. A fanciful tin wizard greeted me in the foyer, and the castle theme – painted stonework, faux topiary, suits of armour and such – continued throughout the store. An elaborate undersea mural drew my eyes to a huge staircase leading to the lower level.
This store, called The Wizard’s Chest, is a one-of-a-kind costume shop. It is a great example of a costume shop that is also a true destination. By making the store an exciting, fun place to visit, the owners of The Wizard’s Chest keep the cash register ringing.
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