A collection of mystical and tarot-related items on a wooden surface, including tarot decks, a black 8-ball, playing cards, a framed picture, a fortune-telling board, dice, a crystal ball, and various small objects and tools used for divination and magic.

Magic Is Real

Sideshow Gallery is a one-of-a kind curiosity shop & art gallery located on Western Ave in Chicago. When you enter the doors of our store you will find antiques, oddities, metaphysical items, gifts & all things strange & unusual. We are obsessed with the occult so you will find many things relating to magic, like crystals & candles. The shop also stocks witchcraft supplies for witches of all levels. Sideshow offers classes ranging from tarot to taxidermy, hosts markets, pop ups & events throughout our beautiful space. We like to say we have a morbid curiosity with a sense of humor.

Featured Items ✦

Featured Items ✦

Amplify Candle by Solis Illuminatum Amplify Candle by Solis Illuminatum
Amplify Candle by Solis Illuminatum
$10.00

Our newest collaboration with Solis Illuminatum, AMPLIFY, is our new ritual candle created with a magical blend of dragon’s blood scented, light-purple soy wax adorned with thyme and clear quartz.

Focus and AMPLIFY your intentions and energy with this intentionally created candle. Hand crafted right here in Chicago.

Baba Yaga Claw Candle Holder
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Baba Yaga Claw Candle Holder
$25.00

This wicked little candle holder is inspired by the crooked magic of Baba Yaga, with a sinister bird-claw foot clutching beneath your taper candle. Perfect for rituals, altars, or simply adding a touch of folklore and mischief to your space. About 7” tall.

Beyond The Dark Veil Beyond The Dark Veil
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Beyond The Dark Veil
$29.95

Beyond the Dark Veil is a compilation of 130 images from the collection of the Thanatos Archive documenting the tradition of early postmortem, mourning and memorial photography dating to the 1840's. A beautiful, fascinating and creepy book- perfect for morbid minds.

Crude Bones Print by Maryann Held Crude Bones Print by Maryann Held
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Crude Bones Print by Maryann Held
$30.00

Is it an omen or a king? Maryann Held blends the macabre and folk art with her earthy, brightly toned raven print.

✦Print is 11”x14”.

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Step into our mystical tarot room for a personalized reading! Whether you’re looking for guidance on an important topic or simply looking for a bit of insight, we will provide the right reading for you. Our intimate private space allows readers to connect with each patron. Sideshow Gallery hosts guest readers, along with our in house readers, The Demon Cleaner and Osythia Oracle.

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