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Review of The Magician's Secret
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The Magician’s Secret by Charles Townsend is an engaging and fascinating story about Delvin the magician. The story begins when Delvin is accused of murdering a prominent magician and his mentor Borlock, at ploughman’s in the village of Byford. He is convicted of murder by the village elders but escapes hanging after Borlock regained consciousness and identified his attacker as a magician from the Guild of Magicians. Following Borlock’s death, he leaves all his possessions to Delvin including the magician’s stone. Having gotten some training about magic tricks from Borlock, Delvin got the idea of becoming a traveling magician. He could do fortune telling, make charms, and love potions. Together with his friend Greg, they left Byford and went to Hengel where Delvin began practicing magic.
Delvin’s troubles began after the barrels fell at the square where the Duke of Hengel was attending a pageant, something he had predicted for one of his clients. He was arrested and charged as a traitor for attempting to kill the Duke. Delvin was rescued by Princess Jarla who wanted him to help her take Princess Fionella back to Argent and stop the war between Hengel and Argent as well as remove an enchantment from her father. With Delvin’s aid, Jarla was able to take Fionella back to Argent where they found a war had already begun with Argent using the magician’s stone, a crystal stone used to project people’s thoughts. Things get even more complicated when Jarla and Delvin discover that the Duke of Argent and his daughter the real Princess Fionella are being held as prisoners by a magician who was impersonating the Duke. After their release, the Duke went to North Bridge to stop the fighting. It was after Delvin stole the magician’s stone from the impostor that the war between Argent and Hengel was stopped and a peace treaty signed.
What I liked about the book is that the story is engaging, filled with mystery and suspense, and kept me interested throughout. The book is based on the author’s experience as a member of the magic circle and someone who enjoys devising new magic tricks. For instance, the trick of using crystal stones to put ideas into people’s minds and they do what you want is fascinating. It is generally an interesting book. I also liked the characters in the book. The main characters Jarla and Delvin are well developed, creative, and interesting. Jarla is ruthless and strong-willed, and Delvin is funny, cunning, and mischievous. They make the book an enjoyable read. The book also teaches readers that magicians actually use tricks, they don’t use magic. As Borlock put it, “The main thing was to find out what people wanted to hear and then tell it to them. That was the way to get customers happy and get fees.” Readers will find out the different tricks that magicians use.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. The book is filled with fun and will keep the reader entertained throughout. For those who want to learn about magicians and how they perform their tricks, this is an excellent source.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The story is well written and the book is well edited with few errors. It is a good read for everybody.
I recommend this book to both adults and teenagers especially those who are interested in science fiction and adventure. Those who love magic and want to learn about magic tricks will also find the book appealing.
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The Magician's Secret
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The Magician’s Secret by Charles Townsend is an engaging and fascinating story about Delvin the magician. The story begins when Delvin is accused of murdering a prominent magician and his mentor Borlock, at ploughman’s in the village of Byford. He is convicted of murder by the village elders but escapes hanging after Borlock regained consciousness and identified his attacker as a magician from the Guild of Magicians. Following Borlock’s death, he leaves all his possessions to Delvin including the magician’s stone. Having gotten some training about magic tricks from Borlock, Delvin got the idea of becoming a traveling magician. He could do fortune telling, make charms, and love potions. Together with his friend Greg, they left Byford and went to Hengel where Delvin began practicing magic.
Delvin’s troubles began after the barrels fell at the square where the Duke of Hengel was attending a pageant, something he had predicted for one of his clients. He was arrested and charged as a traitor for attempting to kill the Duke. Delvin was rescued by Princess Jarla who wanted him to help her take Princess Fionella back to Argent and stop the war between Hengel and Argent as well as remove an enchantment from her father. With Delvin’s aid, Jarla was able to take Fionella back to Argent where they found a war had already begun with Argent using the magician’s stone, a crystal stone used to project people’s thoughts. Things get even more complicated when Jarla and Delvin discover that the Duke of Argent and his daughter the real Princess Fionella are being held as prisoners by a magician who was impersonating the Duke. After their release, the Duke went to North Bridge to stop the fighting. It was after Delvin stole the magician’s stone from the impostor that the war between Argent and Hengel was stopped and a peace treaty signed.
What I liked about the book is that the story is engaging, filled with mystery and suspense, and kept me interested throughout. The book is based on the author’s experience as a member of the magic circle and someone who enjoys devising new magic tricks. For instance, the trick of using crystal stones to put ideas into people’s minds and they do what you want is fascinating. It is generally an interesting book. I also liked the characters in the book. The main characters Jarla and Delvin are well developed, creative, and interesting. Jarla is ruthless and strong-willed, and Delvin is funny, cunning, and mischievous. They make the book an enjoyable read. The book also teaches readers that magicians actually use tricks, they don’t use magic. As Borlock put it, “The main thing was to find out what people wanted to hear and then tell it to them. That was the way to get customers happy and get fees.” Readers will find out the different tricks that magicians use.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. The book is filled with fun and will keep the reader entertained throughout. For those who want to learn about magicians and how they perform their tricks, this is an excellent source.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The story is well written and the book is well edited with few errors. It is a good read for everybody.
I recommend this book to both adults and teenagers especially those who are interested in science fiction and adventure. Those who love magic and want to learn about magic tricks will also find the book appealing.
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