You must "wander" in. Fabulous shop! Delightful woman behind the counter was theatrical, charismatic, & very knowledgeable. We enjoyed it so much we went back a second time the same day & she remembered us & was equally charming all over again. We even went on the tour she suggested. Also tremendous fun! We were there early on Saturday morning the 23rd. read more

An absolutely AMAZING store, that we happened upon during our visit to Salem MA! "Rose" was very helpful, very informative, and truly a great salesperson! Loved the huge selection of amazing handmade wands available; felt like I was truly in a Harry Potter movie! Was so wonderful, I could have just stood and marveled at all the great stuff available, and the look and feel of the shop! Cant wait to come back with my daughter one day soon! read more

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If you are a Harry Pottery fan then this store is magical! It makes you feel as though you've stepped into the movie and are visiting Ollivander's. The shelves are pilled high with all different types of wands and a bit chaotically to add the whimsical feeling. The worker was very knowledgeable on Harry potter and the making of their wands. read more

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Okay, so first off the guy that was Manning the door was kind of a d*ck. I was just wondering up the street and was like hey this looks cool, and then he scolded me for jumping the line, I'm sorry I didn't see your line across the street dude... What ever. It really bothered me how aggressive he was about it but what ever... Anyway we stood in line and when it was our turn NO PICTURES is all he says.... ok... so one of the things that these reviews talk about is the fair prices... I just want to say I didn't find them to be fair at all. Nicer wands 50 bucks, the cheapest ones around 30. Like that's more expensive than the interactive wands at universal by almost $20. I get it yours are handmade wooooo. Hand make a way to reduce your prices bro.... The lady at the counter was a sweet heart, but I left feeling the only reason they don't want pictures is so people can't see the blatant ripping off of people and just not want to go at all read more

I saw their window and HAD to go in! IT feels like you have stepped into the Wonderful World of Harry Potter! Every detail makes you feel like you have been teleported. Definitely stop by! Parking garage around the corner read more

This little shop is so neat! If you are looking for a unique gift or a wand for yourself or your little witch or wizard, THIS is the place to come! The sweet lady who was working here had such a great sense of humor and really made us feel welcomed. If you're visiting Salem, definitely make this a planned stop. You won't be disappointed. read more

Oh my goodness! How can anyone give this wonderful little shop LESS than 5 stars (and it's tough to get five outta me)!?!? My wife and I recently spent several days in Boston and took a quick day trip up to Salem to experience the witchiest (is that a word? Is now...) city in America! We stumbled upon this little shop and were instantly transported back to our love of a certain wizarding world and their multiple books and movie adaptations! I mean, you see - many of us can't see or experience where real witches and wizards go for wands, so of course - "they" created a special store in the best place possible for us normal people... Upon entering the shop, you might as well be stepping right into one of those movies I mentioned above...truly one of the most magical feelings I've felt since Disney. We were absolutely enchanted by Rose - the knowledgeable and just plain magical personality behind the counter. She was just the best - she took the time, in a very crowded shop - to help us pick our wands by asking some simple questions. She knew everything about the wood, the make, what each wand represented and their strengths... We watched her interact with several people, including a pair of young girls who were tickled pink by Rose's help. My wife and I each left with a wand which we (and Rose) felt best matched our callings in life. We now have them proudly displayed in an antique cabinet in our home. We loved every second of our experience here, and - even though the pricing of these wants may be a tad high - the unique experience more than made up the difference! read more

Found out that the $60 wand I bought was available for $20 on Amazon. I thought it was locally made or something like that but I guess not kind of a bummer. read more

Okay, so I'm gonna call this one a big 'no'. Most of their "wands" are overpriced, bulky things that look like sticks and are made in Viet Nam. If you want an overpriced wand go to Universal Studios, and get a Harry Potter wand, the lines will be shorter... The small selection of made "in house" spooky sticks are very generic and pretty much all look alike, sadly nothing here is worth the wait it took us to get in the door . read more

My 11 year old daughter and I visited Boston over the Presidents' Day weekend and decided to take the train to Salem one day. Salem is a weird little town but we really enjoyed it. I wouldn't say there's much to do there other than just walk around and visit the shops. This wand shop was definitely our favorite. The lady working there was super cool. read more

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The staff was friendly and made small talk. They also explained some things about my wand as they boxed it up. The way they box the wands is so careful with velvet bags and tube boxes to keep it safe on the travels home. I really felt like I got that full Harry Potter moment. read more

This was a cool store to visit and I could definitely see why huge Harry Potter fans would love it. I found the price of wands to be reasonable and they had a wide variety. If that is not your thing, they also sell other items. read more

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Super cute experience, but it was much more expensive than down the street. I get that you're paying for the experience, but the wands are literally $20 down the street I also bought the Harry Potter spell book and saw they marked it up $10 over the suggested retail price. So we paid an additional $30 for a wand and a book... kind of lame to overcharge so much. But that what Yelp is for- just look around first read more

I ordered 3 wands online and only received two and I contacted the store 3 times to ask for the 3rd wand or a refund and I got the same response "it's in the mail." Just one sentence responses. No tracking information, it's been 6 weeks now. Terrible service and when I looked up the wands I did receive they were half the price on Etsy. Terrible service and these are generic wands you can find anywhere that are upriced because they are being sold in Salem. read more

Absolutely blew my mind when I walked in here. Most wands are hand made from the owner of the store that's a wood craftsman and even has HP authorized gear. The worker there is also in character and will make the experience even more mind blowing read more

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Huge selection of all sorts of wands in many different style. Much cheaper than the wands at universal which aren't made of real wood. Extremely good service which made it one of my favorite shopping experiences. read more

We took my 8-year old (who is currently obsessed with Harry Potter) to Salem, MA today and this shop was the absolute highlight of our trip!! The shopkeeper made wand-shopping an incredible memory that we will all treasure forever. She captivated my daughter with her knowledge of wands and their fit with different personalities plus enchanted us with stories of the shop and various relics. Well done Wynotts Wands!!! What an amazing experience!!! read more

I was visiting today with out of town guests and took them in. The sales lady was working with a young boy- 10 or so. She was helping him choose a wand. I was blown away with how wonderful she was with him- respectfully answering each question about the strength of the wand and sharing with him the particulars of unicorn horn, ash and other magic. She was serious, kind, approachable and simply fantastic. If you want to give your children (or yourself) a magical experience to remember- go visit. Bravo Wynotts! She deserves a raise. read more

There's no place like Wynott's Wands (unless you go to Universal). The items are not filled with Harry Potter logos but with their own seals. Let me tell you though, once you walk in, it's like you are visiting Ollivander's at Diagon Alley. The employees are dressed for the part and make the experience feel so real. I've not bought anything but even to browse, they love educating you on these wands. I can't remember the prices but if you're planning a trip to Universal, these wands may be less expensive than the park and they look just as authentic. Wynott's Wands truly brings the kid out of me and I love that. read more

It's very unfortunate this place is so rude to families with kids considering it's a shop that can thank a children's story for its popularity. The kids in our group are obsessed with Harry Potter and were excited to get their own wands. But before we were even through the door of the shop, the lady helping customers was sneering at us and made snide comments like "what is this, children's hour?" to the customers she was helping. We were in the shop for a total of five minutes because of how uncomfortable she made us. She was very unprofessional and rude and I feel bad for any other families who go to this shop and have to be the subject of her ridicule. To the lady who completely ruined this experience for us, I would recommend a new job since you are clearly not cut out for customer service. Not only did you ruin what was supposed to be a magical experience for a couple enthusiastic little witches and wizards, but I'm sure you did not provide a very welcoming experience to the customers you decided to spew your hate of our kids towards. From looking at previous reviews of this shop over the years, seems like she has a habit of being rude and making customers uncomfortable. Might be time for a new sales person! read more

We had a nice time in the store and they have nice wands there. My grandaughter is really into Harry Potter so it was fun for her to see.

An excellent hidden gem of a store for any witch or Harry Potter fan. Service was excellent, with associates ready to answer any questions.

The reason I am giving this review one star is because of the bird cage in the front. There are two tiny birds which are in need of IMMEDIATE veterinary attention! They both looked sickly and mangy (or whatever the equivalent is in birds), missing lots of feathers, and one of them was just scratching and biting itself for 3-4 minutes straight, the entire time I was there. On the back of that one's head and neck was a large, completely bare patch with bright red skin -- possibly bleeding but I couldn't tell for sure. It looked like it was in complete agony. PLEASE GET YOUR BIRDS TREATED AT THE VET IMMEDIATELY!!!! DO NOT WAIT! Otherwise, in a city with literally 3-4 magic/herb/tarot shops on every street, Wynott's sets itself apart by specializing in wands, many of them locally made. Overall, not bad, with an array of side items also available, though some more variety would have been good (almost everything I saw was wooden). ***1/2 out of 5 for the actual products. read more

"Makers of Fine Wands Since 1692" Already using temporal magic I see, given that this store just had it's grand opening on 9/15/2012! Spatial magic as well: I thought I was walking along Wharf street, when I popped inside this storefront and suddenly found myself on Diagon Alley (of Harry Potter fame). Inside you'll find a cashier dressed as Dumbledore, as well as wands. Wands upon wands, many of which are touted to be exact replicas of those wielded by Harry and Hermione and co. For such a narrow market, I do hope they can stay in business, as this truly is a one-of-a-kind shoppe. And if it's going to survive anywhere, it's bound to right here in the magical city of Salem. read more

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A beautifully realized store specializing in a plethora of wands based on JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" books. As Ravena F.. noted in her review, walking through the door is like stepping onto Diagon Alley. The amount of detail in the decor is astonishing and sure to delight Harry Potter fans of all ages. When I was there a few years ago, I believe it had just been open a short while. My sister and I chatted with the owner for a little while and he seemed like a really nice guy with a genuine passion for the HP series. It's definitely a niche store, so I was hoping it would stand the test of time. Salem, MA is definitely one of the best cities I could imagine having a store like this, and it seemed like a wonderful addition to the area. read more

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Do you love Harry Potter? I mean truly, madly, deeply LOVE Harry Potter? Like you've taken all the quizzes online and know what house you'd be in, what your patronus would look like, what position you'd play in quidditch, etc. You own all the books and the movies, maybe a time turner necklace or a maurader's map, and maybe even your license plate has a HP reference on it? If you love Harry Potter, THIS store is for you (especially if you can't get to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando). It's a literal interpretation of what a wand shop in Diagon Alley might look like. It's small, it's dark, everything is decorated in wood and hues of brown, and it's pretty empty besides the boxes upon boxes of wands on shelfs against the walls. Which wand will choose you? Something made of birch with a griffins feather? Or maybe maple with a kitten's whisker? You'll have to hold each one, feel the balance in your hand, and listen to your heart. That is... if you can get inside. My biggest issues with this place is a) that they only allow about eight people inside at a time (no, seriously, there's even "security" at the door). My family, for example, couldn't all go in because there were four of us. So my dad chose to wait outside since he had seen the shop before. That was kind of annoying - what if I was a HUGE Harry Potter fan and my dad wanted to enjoy that experience with me? Too bad, so sad. Move along. The prices ranged from $25 to $35... again, I personally have no need for a Harry Potter wand, but if this place existed maybe 10 or 12 years ago, I might have purchased one for my little sister for her birthday or something. There was a ten year old who was receiving a wand from his grandfather while we were there, and the kid was all but crying he was so excited. So - this place is definitely worth experiencing (because I promise you it feels EXACTLY how you would think/hope it would based on reading the books/watching the movies)! Only other thing of note - and this is just because I find it humorous - are the signs everywhere that say "WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH HARRY POTTER". Really pulls down that fourth dimension, and... c'mon, they so, totally are! read more

Perfect experience! The woman with the short, black hair made my day! She was so friendly and never broke character once. She made the experience so magical that it really feels like you have become a witch! Picking out the wand that is right for you is made so easy with her knowledgeable words. I would totally recommend this place when you visit Salem. read more

After a long day of shopping in Salem, my son was begging me to buy him a wand. We came across Wynott's Wands and decided to give it a go. The kind lady working in the store immediately connected with my frustrated son. She pointed out his red hair and connecting it to the Weasley family. She could immediately tell he is a Gryffindor, and showed him a wand that would perfectly match him. The staff was extremely kind and mystical, she seemed almost like an old friend. The wands were a bit pricy, ranging from 29.99-49.99. However, it was worth the price to see the smile on my son's face. read more

What a fun place! I purchased a candle and a Harry Potter button up here for my boyfriend while in town on a group visit. Definitely stop in to meet the owner (who is always on character!) And check out her cool little shop. They have more than just wands, and any Potterhead would enjoy a visit! read more

My two Suns cane in Sun the 12th of Jan to redeem their special certificates for apprentice wands that Santa had given them and Wynotts did not disappoint. Not only did it feel, smell, look, and act like diagonal alley, but the lovely woman working was Perfect in every respect. She gave them a personal tour of the different wands along with their strengths and weaknesses, made many magical references and quips, and even parted with a personal poetic line for each boy. What a stunning interior with the flickering light, stacked boxes and magical gadgets, and Bill and Fred were delightful sweet birds. "Those who don't believe in Magic never find it." read more

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Very cool store. A must for Harry Potter fans. The wands range from $24-$85 and are hand crafted. They do sell some Harry Potter stuff but they are really their own shop that makes some really cool wands. The lady who was there was also very friendly. read more

Wynott's Wands - Magicians Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

This store is adorable. I saw a video of it on Facebook and it reminded me of Harry Potter. I knew that I would have to visit. It was just how I imagined it. The woman that helped me was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend. read more

Very cute place. Felt like I stepped into universal studios. The cashier never broke character, yet was never once cheesy.

My husband and I were visiting Salem for our anniversary and checking out the shop next door, when the guy at the counter offered to open up the wand shop so that we could see it. This store is VERY cool. The craftsmanship of the wands was impressive. The birds were cute too! A definite MUST visit for any fan of Harry Potter! read more

Heard of this place on Facebook from one of my Harry Potter fan groups. Had to wait in line to get in for about 5 minutes. Cute little shop with really unquote made wands. The wand holders were exquisitely made and beautiful. Reminds me of Ollivander's from the Harry spotter movies with all the wand boxes on the walls. read more

This store is so magical! The woman who was working the past few times I was there was so helpful and very poetic in the way she spoke! A great story teller, you can tell she loves her job and it makes me love this store even more. read more

Great vibe if you want to feel like you are in Harry Potter's world. Wands are reasonably priced but not very unique. Go for the experience and understand that is what you are buying when you purchase something. Worth a stop in. read more

Okay, so admittedly they're trying to capitalize a little bit on Harry Potter fame. The shop is very reminiscent of Ollivander's with shelves piled with askew wand boxes stamped with a very similar logo. But I have one of the Harry Potter registered trademark wands from the REAL* Ollivander's in Orlando and it is not not as nice as this wand. Mine is plastic, stamped with a Made in China notice and a Warner Bros. TM The one my son got from Wynott's is crafted from a single piece of wood and hand-painted in the USA. It was about $25, which if I recall was the same price as my plastic one. The wand he chose was a black wand with a white-painted handle. When checking out, the lovely woman who owns the store said it was the classic magician's wand, and that her late husband had been a show magician. IE, these people are not frauds. They are just riding on the back of the broomstick of Harry Potter fame to bring magic into the mainstream. Unlike many of the other shops in Salem, this was not cheesy, crammed with junk and cheap t-shirts. The complete focus is wands, both for play and show. *And by REAL Ollivander's I mean the one created in Universal Studios to completely capitalize on Harry Potter fame. read more

I've been saving my 300th review for something special, and Wynott's Wands fits the bill and then some. Located in the heart of Salem - where reality ceases to exist and you willingly succumb to the magic of this town - Wynott's invites you in with fantasy and warm greetings. My friend and I came to Salem for an escape from the city, and we were both intrigued by the allure of Wynott's. Upon walking in, it was like you had just entered a Harry Potter novel. The music was straight out of the movie, and from floor to ceiling, you're surrounded by wands of all shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. The woman at the counter answered all of our questions in the most characteristic way possible, explaining the powers, the magic, and the details of each of the wands. It was so second nature to her that you couldn't help but appreciate the knowledge of the fantasy. I mean, I was so convinced that I bought a wand for myself! It was all black and shaped like a unicorn horn. As mentioned, she went into great detail about the wand, and it surprisingly fit my personality perfectly. Perhaps the wand does choose you? FYI: if you head to the store nextdoor (an ode to Harry Potter and every popular fantasy story out there) and purchase tickets for the night tour of Salem, you'll get 20% off your purchase at Wynott's Wands! Overall, such a wonderful experience coming here, and if you visit Wynott's Wands with an open mind, you won't be disappointed! read more

Oh sweet JK Rowling, I've found heaven. For any Harry Potter fan, young or old, Wynott's is like stepping into the book. The wand shop looks just like Ollivander's! The staff are super friendly and indulge your dreams of owl-mail and wizard duels. You might find yourself in an impromptu trivia session as you debate book facts, but that's just part of the fun. For the uber-nerds, you can visit with the shop finches, Fred and George, or go next door to see the replica Nimbus 2001that Tom Felton (a.k.a. Draco Malfoy) signed. And for the more petite uber-nerds, you can rent the replica Great Hall in the back of the store for your Halloween feasts or birthday parties. Visit this place. Buy their wands. Geek out. You won't be disappointed. read more