'Centre of mischief' that sold stink bombs and itching powder

A lost Liverpool shop was once a "centre of mischief', selling everything from stink bombs to itching powder.

Often referred to as a "centre of mischief," it was a place where parents took their delighted kids to spend their pocket money, or adults and comedians would get something for their latest prank. Back in the 90s, radio presenters Billy Butler and the late Wally Scott used to look back at Liverpool's past every Saturday for their column, Billy and Wally’s Mersey Memories.

He added: "I think the fella in the Wizards Den must have regretted selling stink bombs. We all used to buy them, then let them off in his show."Either he became immune to the smell of them or they must have driven him up the wall. Another thing I bought there was a false cigarette. You used to walk round with this ciggie in your mouth thinking you looked brilliant."

At the time, comedian Micky Finn said the Wizards Den was one of his all-time favourite places to visit. He said: "I just loved looking around and browsing – there was always something new and daft in store. "I used to visit my friend there, one-time manager Roy Minting who went to work in theatrical costumiers. I enjoyed being an eight-year-old school boy comedian looking at rubber sledge-hammers and goofy teeth. The Wizards Den is part of the fabric of Liverpool."

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