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[10-06-04] Abracadabra presents the Halloween King and Queen
CNN,Associate Press, UPI, CNBN, AP, WNBC and others.... The official Marthan Stewart Halloween Costtume, depicting the domestic diva as the Wicked Witch, was introduced at a Press Conference. "Martha Stewart is the 2004's Halloween Queeen," proclaimed Paul Blum, owner of Abracadabra, the world's largest Halloween store. "This year's Halloween King is Donald Trump."
 
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[10-06-04] So It Beginns !
NY1,CNN,Associate Press and others.... Before the crowd of costumes hungry customers storms into the store its always the medias. How ever this time its the new John Kerry mask that drove their attention. The mask was proudly released by the owner and its available for purchase at the store. The Mask is $24 and you can order is now !
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[08-31-04] RDF-NY Letter
Thank You very much for having us film our program Wife Swap at your location a few weeks back. The Wife Swap series will beging airing on September 29th on ABC at 10pm/ The episode shot at your location is episode 9 .....
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[08-31-04] Republican Convention begins at Abracadabra...

With the Republican Convention and republicans coming in to the town there is a certain increase of interest in the new mask of favorit republican faces. As presented to the media today they are a great catch. Once again Abracadabra proved to the nation that we are not just an ordinary store. Abracadabra is a shopping miracle in New York City.

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[08-20-04] More new items every 10 min. We keep our promise.

ABRACADABRA continues to add a new item to inventory every 10 minutes!!! Below are just some of the new aquisitions that Abracadabra has added to it's already world-famous inventory. Among the new items customers will find Halloween decorations that will put most Christmas decorations to shame. Also new in the store are fascinating, cast iron sculptures of some of horror and science fiction's favorite characters, including Spawn, Aliens. Predator, and Star Wars. Also among these highly crafted and detailed sculptures is a Bradley Tank....the perfect gift for the retired US Army Calvary officer. So make sure you stop by soon and see the ever changing face of Abracadabra Superstore!!!! The greatest store on Earth, or until it's proven otherwise, the greatest store in the Universe!!!

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[06-28-04] Ashford & Simson - Famous Musicians & Producers and artists & Ines Rivero - Top Model

Abracadabra continues to be the favorite shopping spot of celebrities!!! Ashford & Simpson, seen below with one of our top sales associates DeQuain. Ashford & Simpson purchased Catwoman masks, whips, some body armor and a sword from our huge armory! Also in the store recently was top supermodel Ines Rivero...she was in to purchase a princess costume for her daughter, and the extremely popular Spiderman 2 costume for her sons!!!! Incidentally, Whoopi Goldberg just purchased a Spiderman 2 costume for her family's little ones!!!

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[06-28-04] Happy Faces

It's still Summer, but already some Halloween faces are already at Abracadabra Superstore waiting to welcome you. Gollum is our newest arrival, straight from New Zealand! He is one of many Lord of the Rings merchandise we now carry....including costumes, life size stautes and cutouts, and real armory. Our other new arrival is certain to bring giggle, or chuckle to your face...in fact his name is Chuckles!!!! Chuckles is a very, very nervous clown indeed!!! And when you finally meet him you'll see why!!!! Both Chuckles and Gollum are for sale/rent!!! So stop in today to say hi, and see the many, many other characters that make Abracadabra Superstore like no other store in the Universe....or at least on planet Earth!!!!!

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[05-24-04] HEADING

Forget the Segway...Abracadabra has become one of the main distributors of THE ELECTRIC CHARIOT. Now you can avoid the subways and transit busses as you cruise down the streets at a swift 15 miles-per-hour. THE ELECTRIC CHARIOT is powered by an energy friendly electric engine which has a range of up-to 18 miles on a single charge. THE ELECTRIC CHARIOT comes in a range of colors, and costs $$$THOUSANDS$$$ LESS!!! than a Seqway....only $650.00!!!!! It's a steal....you'll save that alone in taxi and transit fares. STEst

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[04-04-04] Unique items - vol. 2.

See, the urban myths are true!!! There are crocodiles in the sewers and sharks in the Hudson...and now they are on display at Abracadabra Superstore. Our intrepid owner and veteran explorer has captured both and now a ten foot Great White now treads air quietly over the magic section...our crocodile hides in the magic section waiting patiently for the unsuspecting customer to get just a little too close. Once agian our new aquisitions further emphasize the truth that Abracadabra is truly a SUPERSTORE!!!

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[04-04-04] Unique items - vol. 1.

East meets Middle-East meets the Spanish Inquisition. Three new important additions to our collection. A "Solid Gold" Buddah standing nearly 5 feet. The impressive statue depicts the philospher deep in meditation. You can enjoy the Buddah as you sit in a Eghyptian throne. You'll feel just like Ramses or Tutankhamen in this scuplted, gold inlaid throne. Always remember though this is Abracadabra and torture is always a possibilty...gaze upon the horror that our new Spanish Inquisition victim is experiencing....you could be next.

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[04-04-04] Sam from the Apprentice Show visited the store

Donald Trump may have fired Sam...but Sam keeps on going...and going...straight to our store. The one-time apprentice to the Donald stopped in to buy a Donald Trump wig! Sam's going to be wearing the wig at his upcoming appearance at Carolines. Hopefully, he won't be fired again!

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[04-04-04] One level UP

Two important additons to Paul's impressive art collection. These impressive bronze statues, which now grace the entrance to Abracadabra Superstore, depict Arabian Hunters. These works of art stand more than seven feet tall and are hand enamalled.

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(c) Story by Bill/Photo by Yan

[03-23-04] Trade Show Acquisitions of Paul.

A haunted cemetary in the middle of Manhattan. On his recent buying trip, Paul met the artists of LaFonde Productions, and was stopped dead in his tracks by their stunning work of art. This full size, hand made replica of a haunted cemetary entrancenow welcomes customers and visitors alike. The life size statues are true works of art, and the masonry was hand hewn. At first glance you may feel like you're at the gates of death, but a closer look will reveal the true artistry and craftmanship. Once again, Paul has found and aquired a unique and exciting work of art.

 
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New Venetian Masks.

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[03-04-04] Kerry Mask Publicity !!!

We officialy released the John Kerry, Arnold Schwartzenagger, Al Sharpton masks

The new masks

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[03-1-03] Puppet Wall !!!

Check out the new puppet wall in the store.

Press people

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[12-22-03] Rock'n Roll Legend in magic/costume shop here @ Abracadabra !

A true Christmas surprise for alll of us at Abracadabra. Another of the famous celebrities visiting our store. Rolling Stone's legend Keith Richards just had to stop into our store for some clean fun. Browsing around Keith had a great time experiencing the magic of the store's unique look!

Paul & Keith
Behind is the gags and novelties section.
Keith signing original silverstone guitar.
Ya interested ???
Workers & Keith outside the store.

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[12-17-03] Sadam Hussain Captured in Abracadabra !!!

CBS News
AP Television (400 studios)
Reuters Television
Mexican Television
German Television (ARD)
NY Daily News
And more...

Sadam and Bush
Paul & Mask
PR man working hard
Paul & Press
Hired actor

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[12-10-03] Santa for press !!!
Press people
Press Shot

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[09-26-03] Thievs BUSTED !

Another exciting day here at Abracadabra SuperStore.

Thank's to our excellent employees and camera security system we caught another couple of delinquents. This time it was the Kid's costume section and they were not armed.

The thieves are becoming more trickyer than ever. They were trying to hide the costumes in a fake present box.

(c) Photo&Story by Yan

 
[09-26-03] Press likes us

Press likes us !

Halloween draws the press comunity into this famous store.
The owner Paul welcomes them as usual in a good mood.
Sharing his excitement about the coming Halloween season.

Today's hottest hit is our Rudy Gulliani costume who also enjoys the publicity.

No wonder, the store has a personality of it's own.

(c) Photo&Story by Yan


 
[08-01-03] Visits record !
We had 29,147 visits in JULY. And the visits are increasing.

August 35,925 visits.
September 79,866visits.
October 395,632 visits.
We just can't help it. Abracadabra is the most unique store on this planet.
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[08-12-03] HALLOWEEN RENTAL
Attention Abracadabra customers!
You can start picking up your costumes from September 25th.
Make sure you return it by November 3th, 4th or 5th.
Thank You.
(c) Photo&Story by Yan

 

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