Area magicians build private museum
By: Darren Doyle
EDITORS NOTE: This article has been edited to clarify how individuals can visit the museum upon completion.
COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. (KQTV) — Two magicians with a deep love for their art are nearing completion of a private museum where they plan not only to store major treasures but also to continue entertaining.
101 Magic Lane is the project’s name for now and is located in Country Club.
David Sandy and fellow magician Lance Rich, who have numerous years in the art, have collected pieces of magic history for some time.
Once the project is completed, numerous pieces will be stored in various facilities.
The private museum will be a personal collection of the two’s work, with different spaces allowing them to continue performing for various groups and organizations.
Although there won’t be constant public access, those interested in touring the facility or discovering its amenities can visit the Facebook page.
This passion project is a long time coming for Sandy, who grew up not far from the area.
“I’ve been in love with magic my entire life. Started as a six-year-old child as a hobby, and then I started doing a few shows around the area I grew up, and it just turned into a lifelong passion,” Sandy said. “It turned into a collecting passion and passion about the history of magic and just everything magic.”
The origins of what is now 101 Magic Lane date back to Sandy’s childhood, when he decided on his home address while trying to purchase magic kits by mail.
Rich, originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky, fell in love with the space he and Sandy chose to build for their project and to combine their collections. Like Sandy’s origins in magic, Rich also fell in love with the art at a young age and set his sights on finding anything magic he could.
Rich also shares an interest with one of the world’s biggest showcases of magic, Las Vegas. So much so that he’s even published an article about the history behind Sin City.
101 Magic Lane will not only store its collections but, with Rich’s influence, will also be a living tribute to the city of lights.
“I’d say, some artifacts that are pretty important to Las Vegas magic history, which is pretty cool, pretty exciting to me,” said Rich. “My interest in magic history started very near the time that I became interested in magic, which was when I was about five years old, when I saw my first magician.”
The duo announced the project in late 2025; no completion date has been shared yet. Those interested in the museum’s progress can track it along with communicate on future tours by following their Facebook page, 101 Magic Lane.
