New Vintage Store Brings Back the Magic to Fairview

Magic Rocket Vintage has opened at 821 Charlotte Highway, next to Appalachian Tropicals. As the name suggests, the store sells vintage clothing and items but plans to offer many other things to the community.

Long-time residents will remember that the octagonal building used to house a barber shop and beauty shop. But they may also remember that, a long time ago, a video store called Magic Rocket Video was located there and the new owners, Dana Gambale and Eric Sanchez, who moved to Fairview from Brooklyn, NY, last year, decided to honor the past with a take on that name. That seems only right for a vintage store.

In addition to the vintage clothing, which will range from the ’50s to modern, Magic Rocket Vintage shoppers will also find that most of the walls showcase an array of artwork, handcrafted jewelry, cross stitches, and more from local artisans. Unlike some other stores, these makers can display their creations without paying rent.

The space will also soon feature a museum section that features memorabilia, including artifacts from the 1939 World’s Fair and relics from the DeLorean Motor Company.

Lastly, the store will host regular events and workshops, ranging from meditation sessions to pop-up markets.

“We want our store to support the community, creativity and sustainability, where the past and the present coexist harmoniously,” said Gambale.

Article originally published in The Fairview Town Crier | October 2023