The Magician in the Attic
Amazon.com The Magician in the Attic
My review -
If a
young magician learning from an older mentor sounds like a Potter knock-off,
you couldn’t be further from the truth. This isn’t wizardry, it’s magic as in
card-tricks, disappearances, sleight of hand and escapology. Alex is given the
gift of magic lessons from his mother but his teacher isn’t the person she
thinks it is. He’s directed up to the top of the building and meets a man who
shows him that as well as remarkable equipment, the best magician needs a stage
presence and a well-structured show. He doesn’t know why this man is teaching
him. We don’t find out right until the end.
This
story kept me interested right the way through. I thought the insight into
stage magic was a great part of the story and I loved the character of Alex. He
knew he was good but he was often unsure of the motives of Francis Curlew, his
teacher. So was I! Now that I know the ending I eagerly anticipate the next episode.
I think it will be darker. A very good read.
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