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DeKalb's First Oddities Shop!

Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities is a gothic-inspired retail shop in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, offering a curated collection of oddities, antiques, taxidermy, crystals, occult supplies, horror collectibles, and original art. Blending the eerie charm of a curiosity cabinet with the creativity of an art gallery, we provide ‘Handcrafted Nightmares and Timeless Treasures’ for collectors, seekers, and the wonderfully strange. Please stop in and see us at 150 East Lincoln Hwy, in the dark heart of downtown Dekalb, IL!

Oddities & Curiosities

Rare bones, taxidermy, wet specimens, and antique treasures.

Dark Art & Collectibles

Original artwork, horror figures, and unique creations.

Metaphysical & Occult

Crystals, tarot, incense, scrying mirrors, and spiritual tools.

Workshops, Classes & Events

Learn insect pinning, occult crafts, and more.

Our Artists

Artist & Owner

Mr. Willy Adkins

Willy Adkins is a multi-disciplinary dark artist, filmmaker, pyrographer and collector of the strange. His work draws inspiration from the macabre, the paranormal, and the beauty found in forgotten relics. As founder of Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities and Breaking Fate Entertainment, Willy has spent years exploring the boundaries between art, horror, and history, curating collections and creating pieces that invite curiosity and unease in equal measure. Beyond his art, he is an experienced filmmaker and event organizer, best known for horror films, paranormal investigations, and the annual Dark Art and Oddities Con. Every creation carries a story, a mystery, or a whisper from the shadows, each inviting you to look closer.

Artist

Coming Soon

More Artists Coming Soon!

Dark Art and Oddities Con

November 15th & 16th, 2025
Altgeld Hall Castle - Dekalb, IL