The world’s ‘oldest’ trick and magic store is planning to close its doors after 138 years of business.

Tam Shepherds Trick Shop is a Glasgow institution that has attracted generations of keen magicians and tricksters since 1886.

Magician Roy Walton worked behind the counter for decades before his death in 2020, but volumes of his books still sell.

He owned the shop from 1969 until 2019, passing it on to his daughters Julia and Sarah.

Now the family-owned business on Queen Street will move online due to the redevelopment of the building.

The statement said: ‘We are sorry to announce that Saturday 9 November is the last day of trading at our long-established bricks and mortar store in Queen Street. The building we are a part of will be redeveloped.

‘The new development includes retail space and we have the opportunity to reopen in what we hope will be a revitalized, small business-friendly town centre.