Mister Magic
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Narrated by:
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Rebecca Lowman
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By:
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Kiersten White
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Brought to you by Penguin.
Who is Mister Magic? Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show - and discover the secret of its enigmatic host - in this dark supernatural thriller from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide.
Thirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children's program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic.
But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who - or what - the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former circle of friends have.
Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it's been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven't seen each other for years, they somehow understand one another better than anyone has since.
After all, they're the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap?
Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship...
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- Anonymous User
- 18-08-23
Really enthralling premise about a magic show
A brilliant premise about a children’s tv magic show reunion. A little steady to get going but then takes off and full of slowly building clues. A Twin Peaks feel at times. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending but it doesn’t detract overall and I have enjoyed it. Would make a great TV show or movie. Very unique. Although it is dark at times I’m pleased it didn’t veer into the darkness gratuitously and kept its message clear and strong. A very satisfying epilogue. I finished in a day and a half so I imagine the book version is unputdownable.
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- Alice
- 06-10-24
Cathartic and satisfying horror
This book is great fun, with more catharsis and depth than I expected. Recommend for fans of Stephen King’s It.
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- Ryan - UK
- 04-08-24
An instant favourite
One of the best books I’ve read in some time.
I almost want to describe Mister Magic as a slow-burn horror thriller, but it’s more a steady simmer. Don’t expect cheap jump scares or other copy and paste tactics. Instead, Mister Magic unfolds inexorably from start to finish as the main character immerses herself in the forgotten past she has spent her life in hiding from.
The characters are 3 dimensional and the pacing is good. Don’t expect nail-biting terror, but instead this is more like an insidious intrigue. A good book all around.
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