If You Chase the White Rabbit
What treasures will you find down the rabbit hole?
For decades, Chris Cross has performed his brand of magic and escapology for celebrities and royalty worldwide.
Yet, behind the curtain, a deeper passion was growing.
Moving beyond the spotlight, Chris began focusing on the 'tools of the trade'—the historic props and apparatus that carry the secrets and traditions of the world’s greatest magicians.
During the global pause in live entertainment, Chris Cross found a new focus: the physical history of magic itself.
Away from the spotlight, he began deliberately collecting the ingenious tools, rare books, and vintage apparatus that define the craft.
The Enchanted Rabbit was born from this desire to ensure that these treasures are not lost to time, but are instead placed back into the hands of performers and collectors.
The growth of The Enchanted Rabbit has been both rapid and deliberate.
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To truly honour the craft, Chris sought to safeguard the very foundations of British magic by bringing legendary houses under one roof.
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By acquiring the vast archives of The Card Collection (est. 1969) and the historic stock of Taurus Magic Supplies, we haven’t just grown our inventory—we have become the custodians of over half a century of secrets.
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Today, with the exclusive rights to the Jack Hughes World of Magic and the creations of Ken de Courcy, we stand as the largest dealership of pre-owned magic in the UK.
These treasures do not simply sit in the dark; they are destined to return to the stage.
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From our archives, historic tools have found their way into the hands of modern masters like Dynamo, Andy Nyman, and Pete Turner.
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We are proud to continue a lineage that once served icons of the past—names like Tommy Cooper, Ali Bongo, and David Nixon—ensuring their tools of wonder continue to inspire new audiences through television and live performance.
The Enchanted Rabbit has grown from a private archive into a living emporium—a global gateway for those who seek the authentic tools of wonder.
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While primarily an online home for the community, our physical heart remains in High Spen, just fifteen minutes from the centre of Newcastle.
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Open most Tuesdays by appointment, we invite you to step out of the light and share in the secrets we have gathered.
