This place is a hidden gem! If you do theatre, circus (lookin' at you, Circus Juventas families),…read moreor anything else that requires stage makeup, this is your spot. They have EVERYTHING, and the staff is friendly & knowledgeable. I found out about Norcostco last year, when we had a pre-performance makeup emergency: The online retailer I'd ordered from took its sweet time to process the order and then chose "molasses in January" shipping, so I was in a blind panic the night before the show. After 2648395 rounds of internet searches & follow-up phone calls looking for one highly specific Ben Nye product, I found Norcostco -- and they're RIGHT HERE! An independent, local business that has All The Things! (I mean, they're not exactly "right here" for us -- I have to drive across the whole #%&! metro to get there -- but it's *so* worth the trip. You can see the products, use the testers, play around, and walk out with what you need. Fantastic!)

Things you don't find in all retailers esp for make up artists. Great variety and options.read more

Great experience! They are the best!! Helpful beyond belief. Loved everything they had to offer.read more

So fun to pick a costume to rent. Great variety and the ladies are so helpful!! Affordable as well!read more

they have EVERYTHING! I'm so happy I went!!! if you ever need anything costume or magic that's the…read morespot. words can't describe how great the there is. They are definitely unmatched and I've rarely met staff like that.

I have been coming to this business for 17 years and ALWAYS received spectacular informative…read morecreative honest candid FUN help from Deb, a tiny petite short haired blond who POPS everywhere non stop with her great smile. I am a SERIOUS costume consumer for both Halloween and Xmas Bell Ringing as a volunteer for the Downtown St Paul EXCELLENT Salvation Army Corps ( they provide groceries for over 500 household EVERY week on West 7th and Smith). The QUALITY, the uniqueness of their inventory ( GLORIOUS masks!!!), their hand made rental Costumes, the Ben Nye ( they have the FULL line) top quality professional makeup, the Marvelous realistic noses ears warts, the HUGE selection of outrageous GLORIOUS wigs for any occasion -- SUPER fun colors amazing styles ( i must have 15-20). Deb is an incredible resource FULL of wondrous suggestions and PERFECT ideas. Ssssoooo CREATIVE!!!! Pick her brains! Wow. In my former home Where my daughters happily grew up, we were at the bottom of a huge hill next to 10 acres of woods. I collected 25 (!!) years of magnificent decorations from Virginia and THIS store and decorated for 36 hours over many weeks with over 2000 lights in deep purple orange fiber optics moving lights... pure MAGIC and a professional fog machine next to the woods. I averaged 250 +/- children EVERY year with my old boom box blaring fun halloween rock roll -- no skeletons-- nothing scary. And i had AMAZING fun truly different things -- all from Twin Cities Magic! I just went today for genuine sleigh bells a fun head piece and portable lights decor for my Salvation Army bucket for Roseville Mall Macys! Shops like this are fast disappearing! Support them so we don't loose their TRULY rare and unique FUN happy crazy one-of-a- kind inventory!!!! ENJOY!!!

Just in time for Halloween!…read more Ragstock is a combo of curated secondhand and vintage items mixed with decade-organized costume and new clothing - all perfect for themed parties, Halloween, or just swagging out your wardrobe. This is literally in a basement in Uptown, and while the entrance seems odd, there are treasures to be found below! Themed areas include: -70s, 80s, and 90s clothing from bell bottom pants to matching windbreaker suits - vintage and secondhand favorites like flannels, leather jackets, and jeans - a full-blown costume area with great options and ideas Whether you're looking for a Halloween costume or some new additions to your outfit, Ragstock has got you covered!

Ragstock came through for the Zombie Pub Crawl. I was able to conveniently pick up my wristband at…read morethe Uptown location and received and additional 20% off my purchase. It was supposed to be used for our Zombie costumes, but I brought my dad along for the ride and he got himself a sweet vintage-inspired hat and mustard colored jacket for the Yelp's Drive-In party that night. I didn't get a chance to check out the old location, but the newer location is on the ground level and two doors over. It was kind of small but the place isn't crowded. They had a decent selection of Halloween costume stuff and great hats, jackets and dresses for theme parties. The only problem is that prices have gone up. The jacket and hat were $13 after rebate. I remember a day when that probably would have been the price or lower without any coupons. It's still affordable though. Check them out! The customer service is great too!