A psychedelic vibe fills the shop on Vancouver’s West Burnside Street. The storefront is adorned with paintings of colorful fungus. Inside, a nurse helps customers choose the right kind of mushroom for their needs and budget. She recommends the best varieties of mushrooms for energy, focus, or relaxation. There are several kinds of dried mushrooms, including Penis Envy and Daddy Long Legs, and many varieties of infused gummies and drinks. Prices range from $10 for a low dose to $200 for an ounce. Go here: magicmushroomsdispensary.ca
Psychedelic Renaissance: The Resurgence of Magic Mushroom Dispensaries
Dana Larsen has been selling magic mushrooms for two years, opening three locations based on customer demand. Unlike marijuana, which is legal in Oregon, psilocybin is still classified as a Schedule I substance under federal law and requires a prescription from a doctor to purchase and possess.
Across the country, entrepreneurs are capitalizing on this gray area. Mushroom shops adorned with images of psychedelic fungus are popping up in major cities and small towns. Several have popped up in Winnipeg. One, named Fun Guyz, advertises a variety of mushrooms with colorful exteriors on its window and doors.
Carlos Hermida, owner of a hemp dispensary in Tampa, Florida, also sells magic mushrooms under the brand Chillum. He says he is prepared for a regulatory crackdown and wants to expand his business, but has found a loophole: He sells Amanita muscaria mushrooms that don’t contain the outlawed psilocybin. The mushrooms are cooked, reducing their toxic effects and making them less potent.
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