Dead Zone

by Ed S.

I make special trips from all the way out of East Sac specifically to shop here for my shisha needs.Friendly and helpful guys, I'm glad they opened up their new store (now also called "Illusions" in Davis as well, at their new location).  They've treated me right from the very beginning, and are a good source of info as well.They have a great selection of pipes, shisha, coals, and general merchandise you'd expect from this sort of shop.Have yet to find anything that comes remotely close to the what this place can provide in Sac, so I'll continue to make that commute over to here when I need supplies.

by Rachael D.

i know the owners personally!! when i moved outta davis, i was sad to be in Elk Grove without a smoke shop! but then Ray and Mike (the bros who own the business) told me they opened Illusions in Elk Grove offa Franklin Blvd!! I love this family .. haha .. i've bought all of my hookah pipes from them -- i've never been cheated out of a price or a deal. My 3 foot hookah stands tall with a Hematite and Crystal body and an amazing air feedback through an invisible pearl carb that only a true hookah connoisseur would understand .. the air flow is AMAZING. and it only cost me $75!! it's worth $150 due to the materials and design, but c'mon now .. had to cut a a discount from my favorite guys here .. they even hooked me up with top of the notch tongs and my favorite flavor (Starbuzz's Sweet Dreams), plus a dice roach clip and a roll of flicker coal. All for under $100. you're the man, Ray ;)prices with them are fairly basic, i can't complain. a whole box of Japanese Coals for $10 is hard to beat. the $6 roll of flicker coals (the kind you light with a lighter and it flickers on its own til it flares). $10-15 for a big can of flavored tobacco. price depends on the brand because Alwaha is the cheapest, Starbuzz is the most expensive. They also carry Fumari, which is a better kind of tobacco for those of you who can go through a couple a bowls. One bowl of Fumari should last through at least 3-4 sets f coals, maybe 5. the flavors are really good too, very rich, and my favorite being the Tropical Punch or the Mint.his pipes go for pretty cheap, the bongs can go pretty high though. i always get a deal and i've bought at least 3-4 pipes from him (not just for me, hahahaha.. they were gifts!) and not once has he skimped me .. he has every wrap u can think of in almost any flavor available .. also has a buncha accessories, different styles of one kind of thing (like grinders for example). he also has a buncha random paraphenalia .. he has a big array of cigars/cigarettes to choose from. Once in awhile, i like to smoke this brand called Sweet Dreams (or Dreams?) and although other smoke shops sell it, i've never gotten it cheaper than i have here. these stoges run for over $5 a pack, comin close to $6.50 and even $7 in most places! I get it here for a solid $5, which could usually buy me a pack of Camel Crushes @ Al's Liquor in Sac (off Cottage) .. i always refer Dead Zone and Illusions to my fellow "heads" .. i send them to Ray in Davis or Mike in Elk Grove ... tell them the little filipino girl from Davis and Elk Grove sent you!! =)

by Chris S.

Is Dead Zone the only smoke shop in Davis? Yes.Is the guy working there trying to screw you over and make money? YesI bought my first pipe from this guy, my first bong, and I've been very happy with my purchases. The guys that run the store are so friendly, seriously. I would visit and support this store just so the guys running it stay in business. Great selection of everything, and a wonderful novelty that certianly adds to the character of downtown Davis.