The magic chest

Having this shop in Carlisle is a such an incredible asset if you enjoy the trading card hobby. Alex and his staff are knowledgeable, passionate and welcoming. But beyond that they are great people who have shown me and my son some incredible kindness. A great place to go and spend some time!

I visited the shop for the first time recently after putting it off for a while, and I have to say my experience was absolutely fantastic! Staff are friendly and more than willing to chat, they know their frequent customers and players well, and the environment was overall super welcoming! Quickly became one of the local shops I feel the best in as someone who struggles with a lot of anxiety, absolutely recommend checking it out if you're into TCGs or just looking to start out!

My friend and I stumbled across this shop, and were so glad we did! The staff are so friendly, and the prices are really fair. I like how you can sit and look through the binders and you’re never made to feel pressured to buy anything. The staff are really kind, and even though my friend and I just collect Pokemon cards (we don’t play the card game) we weren’t made to feel unwelcome. I got my first graded card here (via trade) and I will come back again and again! Thank you so much for creating such a welcoming, lovely store!

Such lovely people here, great service and selection of single cards. Usually lucky enough to bag some sealed as well when I’m there, which is usually MSRP which is rare nowadays. Shoutout Charlie & Alex for always being so helpful and friendly. Keep it up 👑

I always like to come here and it’s honestly one of the most welcoming places I’ve been to in a long time. As soon as you walk in, it just feels relaxed and friendly, whether you know your stuff or you’re completely new to tabletop games. The staff really make the place. They’re easy to talk to, happy to help, and never make you feel out of your depth. It doesn’t feel like they’re trying to sell you something—they just genuinely enjoy games and want you to have a good time too. It’s the kind of place where you end up sticking around longer than you planned, just chatting or jumping into a game. I’ve also got to mention Alex, who’s clearly put a lot into building the community here. You can tell by how well things are run and how welcoming everyone is, especially to new faces. It feels less like a shop and more like a space where people come together because they enjoy the same hobby, and that doesn’t happen by accident. I’m also really looking forward to the new, bigger store that’s on the way. If the current place is anything to go by, it’s going to be something special—more space, more events, and even more room for the community to grow. All in all, it’s a great spot. If you’re looking for somewhere friendly to play, learn, or just hang out, I’d definitely recommend it.