Entry No. 1 — the Indianapolis file — filed under: witchy
The Magick Candle
Operating for decades in the spooky historic district of Irvington, this staple is packed with an apothecary of over 500 loose herbs and custom oils, ritual supplies, and taxidermy. It also serves as the home base for the Cauldron School of Metaphysics and the ticketing hub for local ghost tours.
The story
Long before witchy aesthetics flooded social media feeds, The Magick Candle was already quietly supplying Indianapolis with esoteric supplies. Originally established in 1969 and under the stewardship of Jan Deferbrache since 1992, the shop sits along East Washington Street in historic Irvington—a neighborhood long steeped in local ghost lore and Halloween traditions.
Inside, the shop functions as a full-scale working apothecary and community hub. Wall-to-wall shelves house over 500 loose herbs, custom-blended oils, taxidermy specimens, ritual candles, jewelry, and a curated selection of both new and used occult books. It also serves a dual purpose as the physical headquarters for the Cauldron School of Metaphysics and the central ticketing box office for Irvington’s neighborhood ghost tours.
What it's like
Stepping off East Washington Street drops you straight into the thick scent of drying herbs, unlit wax, and burning resin. The shop layout is dense and unpretentious, packed with drawers to pull and shelves to scan. You can take your time hand-mixing spell teas or custom oil blends from the herb drawers without being rushed. If you are coming during peak autumn season for ghost tour tickets, drop in early on a weekday; Saturdays get packed fast. The shop operates Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and is closed on Sundays.
The move: Browse the loose herb drawers to hand-blend your own spell tea or custom oil before taking an evening walk through Irvington's notoriously haunted neighborhood streets.
- 📍 Irvington
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 6125 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Pyramid of Enlightenment Metaphysical Center — Continue your Eastside esoteric tour two miles down Washington Street to browse another 30-year-old staple for New Age energy work and readings.
- GRT Hot Glass Studios — Trade herbalism for molten heat just a mile away by watching glassblowers work in a high-temp Eastside studio.
- Healer — Head south after your shop run to catch a show inside a surreal, cubicle-farm turned DIY art venue hidden behind an AutoZone.
Good to know
What are the store hours?
The Magick Candle is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
Can I buy ghost tour tickets here?
Yes, the shop serves as the official ticketing hub for the local Irvington ghost tours.
What classes are taught at the shop?
The shop hosts the Cauldron School of Metaphysics, offering regular courses taught by local practitioners on metaphysical topics, pagan traditions, and herbalism.
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Further reading: Official site · Atlas Obscura · Facebook
last checked: 2026-07-21