CHURUBUSCO - The Magic Wand has added a new outside dining area, but you may have to share a seat. That’s because when owners Max and Judy Myers recently added the area, it was an instant success with summer visitors.

On any given night, motorists, walkers, bicyclists and motorcyclists by the dozens stop by and enjoy ice cream and other treats at the umbrella-covered patio tables in front of the window service area.

Max and Judy Myers have owned the Magic Wand since 1964. Judy’s sister, Nila Ferguson is the manager, and assistant managers are Denise Murphy and David Hill, Myers’ grandson.

It was her grandson’s idea to add the outside patio, Judy Myers said. “I can’t take credit for it,” she said. “It was David’s idea.”

Ferguson said they will soon be adding speakers and music to the outside area.

This group of softball players from Snider High School in Fort Wayne stopped by to enjoy some ice cream treats Tuesday evening, July 2. \

The new outside dining area of the Magic Wand restaurant is a popular spot.