Several other DFW businesses are keeping the era of the old-school costume shop in the here and now.</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Magic Etc.</span></strong></p><p>This Fort Worth shop, which has been around since the mid-&rsquo;80s, does costume rentals and sells a diverse selection of prepackaged costumes, as well as magic supplies, DJ gear, lighting and sound equipment, and makeup. It shares space with its sister company, Hangman&rsquo;s House of Horrors, the popular haunted house. </p><p>2005 N. Forest Park Blvd.; 817-926-2442; <a href="http://www.magicetconline.com">www.magicetconline.com</a></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Dallas Costume Shoppe</span></strong></p><p> This veteran has been in Dallas since the early 1900s and now focuses on theatrical, rental and special-event costumes. No pre-packaged duds here. </p><p>3905 Main St., Dallas; 214-370-9613; <a href="http://www.dcshoppe.com">www.dcshoppe.com</a></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Costumes by Dusty</span></strong></p><p>This Arlington institution was founded in the back of Dusty Thompson&rsquo;s mother&rsquo;s floral shop in 1976. He and his sister, Louise Nielsen, have made it a go-to source for theaters, school drama departments and corporate clients such as 7-Eleven and Mars Inc. </p><p>324 Exchange Drive, Arlington; 817-548-5767; <a href="http://www.costumesbydusty.com">www.costumesbydusty.com</a></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Queen of Hearts Costume and Magic Shop</span></strong></p><p>One look at this playing-card storefront in historic downtown Plano, and you&rsquo;ll be charmed. It has been downtown since 1982 and specializes in costume rentals and sales for adults and kids, as well as in magic supplies. </p><p>1032 E. 15th St., Plano; 972-578-1969; <a href="http://www.queenofheartscostumes.com">www.queenofheartscostumes.com</a>