Retail visionary R.H. Macy was friends with legendary showman P.T. Barnum _ two rich guys hanging out in the 1860s.
Why is this important now? Because had Barnum not suggested to Macy that he put his prized collection of mechanical toys in the windows of his flagship store at Christmastime, we might not be enjoy the over-the-top holiday displays _ filled with dazzling high-tech elements unimaginable when wind-up toys drew crowd _ we do today.
The theme of this year's display at the Herald Square flagship _ which bills itself as the world's largest store and is celebrating its 150th anniversary _ is the making of Christmas magic. The six oversized windows …
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