Magic bulb ordered last minute for taking away for Halloween party. Delivery by Royal Mail came next day. Bulb exactly as described, new and in working order.
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Purchased a 'comedy lightbulb' for an Uncle Fester Halloween fancy dress. Great price, great postage. Dispatched and delivered quickly. Item fully as described. I would highly recommend. Very happy.... See more
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This has been the first time that I have bought anything from this shop and I can say the service and fast postage has been 100% plus items all in good condition when they arrived with no problems W... See more
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Very quick delivery and everything was packaged well. Brought back so many childhood memories seeing the gifts. I love the fact that I bought the same things as a child from the same place. Long may t... See more
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The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop is a traditional seaside joke and magic store located in the historic resort town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. We specialise in classic magic tricks, practical jokes, novelty gifts, and fun curiosities designed to make people laugh, amaze their friends, and rediscover a bit of old-fashioned wonder. Our shop carries a wide range of magic tricks suitable for all skill levels, from simple beginner tricks for young magicians to professional props used by experienced performers. Alongside magic, we stock a huge selection of classic joke shop favourites including whoopee cushions, stink bombs, itching powder, fake insects, novelty gadgets, and quirky gifts that are perfect for parties, stocking fillers, and surprise presents. Many of the items we sell are inspired by the traditional joke and magic shops that were once a staple of British seaside towns. We’re passionate about keeping that spirit alive — the joy of walking into a shop full of strange curiosities, clever illusions, and mischievous pranks. Customers can visit us in person in Scarborough or shop online, where we ship orders across the UK and around the world. Every order is carefully packed by our small team who genuinely love what we do. Whether you're looking for your very first magic trick, a unique novelty gift, or a classic prank to play on your friends, The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop is here to bring a little laughter, mystery, and seaside fun into your day.
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81 Eastborough, YO11 1NH, Scarborough, United Kingdom
- 01723 379222
- sales@scarboroughjokeshop.com
- scarboroughjokeshop.com
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Great company to deal with
Items were exactly as shown on the website. Delivery was prompt.
26 March 2026
Super service and fast delivery.
2 March 2026
Excellent service
Very good service and taking orders over the phone. Excellent tricks purchased. Thanks
28 February 2026
Very nice rock
14 February 2026
Excellent service
Got exactly what I wanted - package arrived on expected date and is good value for money
Well satisfied
15 February 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear everything arrived on time and that you got exactly what you wanted. Great value and happy customers are exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for choosing our shop — we really appreciate it!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hi Kitty Kate,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really pleased you found the price great and the delivery speedy — that’s exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for choosing our shop!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Not received yet … updated
Not received …
UPDATED:
Apologies for the above review. Not their fault ar all.
4 February 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hello, a better way to contact us about this would have been to simply send a message - we can't help if you don't get in touch. Tracking shows your order was left with your neighbour 'Chloe' at number 29 on 6/2/26, so we suggest you head there and retrieve it.
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hi Delia,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really glad your order arrived quickly — that’s exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for choosing our shop!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Great service
17 January 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear you found the best price and that everything was all good. That’s exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for choosing our shop — we really appreciate it!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Quick and easy to order
Quick and easy to order. Fast delivery. Better than ordering off the big Web companies.
16 January 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hi Stephen,
Thank you so much for the brilliant 5-star review! We’re really glad you found everything quick and easy to order, and that your delivery was nice and fast. It means a lot to hear you prefer ordering with us over the big web companies — supporting independent shops makes a real difference.
Thanks again for choosing our shop, we really appreciate it!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Very prompt service
29 December 2025
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really glad you were happy with the prompt service — that’s exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for choosing our shop!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
original and quality product with an…
original and quality product with an intense vanilla scent.
8 January 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hi Alexandra,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad you liked the quality of the Scream Mask. The plastic itself isn’t scented, but it does sometimes arrive with a surprisingly strong vanilla-ish smell when new — a completely unplanned bonus aroma! 😄 It usually fades after a bit of airing out.
Thanks again for choosing our shop and for sharing the laugh!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
All the items in excellent condition…
All the items in excellent condition apart from royal mail dumping the parcel outside, which I had to look for
2 January 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really glad to hear all the items arrived in excellent condition. We’re sorry about the Royal Mail delivery issue though — that’s certainly not how parcels should be handled. If anything like that happens again, please let us know and we’ll happily look into it for you.
Thanks again for choosing our shop and for your understanding!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Great shopping experiences every time
Great shopping experiences every time, always purchased online, super fast delivery and top quality items. Very competitive prices too, looking forward to calling in when we next go to Scarborough!
2 January 2026
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hi Mr Allen,
Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear you’ve had great shopping experiences with us every time, and that you’re happy with the fast delivery, quality items, and competitive prices.
We’d absolutely love to welcome you into the shop when you’re next in Scarborough — pop in and say hello!
Thanks again for your continued support.
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you so much for the brilliant 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear the Freddy Krueger–style fedora was dispatched quickly and that you were happy with the quality. It’s great to know the whole experience was a pleasant one.
We’d love to welcome you back again in the future — thanks for choosing our shop!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We’re really glad you were happy with the service and speedy delivery — that’s exactly what we aim for.
Thanks again for choosing our shop!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Fun for all, reasonably priced
An extensive catalogue of jokes and fun items, items for all budgets, easy to order and pay. Didn't appreciate some of the adult items with abusive language being displayed, a bit concerning, especially if children are accessing.
26 November 2025
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Hi Graham,
Thank you very much for the 4-star review and for your honest feedback. We’re really glad you found our range extensive and the ordering process easy — that’s what we aim for.
Regarding the adult items, we completely understand your concern. We do stock a small number of rude or cheeky products for grown-ups, but we never want these to be shown in a way that’s inappropriate for children. We’ll review the visibility and placement of these items on the website to ensure they’re clearly marked and safely separated.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts — it genuinely helps us improve.
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
It was a fantastic delivery
It was a fantastic delivery, very good company called scarboroughjokeshop.
26 November 2025
Reply from The Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the delivery and your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot.
Thanks again for choosing Scarborough Joke Shop!
Miles
Scarborough Joke & Magic Shop
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