Magic by Mike Russell

 

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Thank you to StrangeBooks for providing me with a e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

Charlie Watson believes that magic is real and he wants everyone to know it too. Charlie decided to write a book to show his thoughts on his journey to becoming famous. This is the book he wrote. Charlie explains why he always wears a top hat, why he has so many rabbits, how magic wands are made and so much more. This story documents the strange series of events that lead Charlie from England all the way to the Arctic. When he reaches the Arctic, Charlie will perform his greatest feat. Was it just a trick? or did the world witness real magic?

What I liked

• Charlie's theory of the universe is an interesting take on how the universe began.
• The magic shows were well described. The scene was set in such a way that you could clearly imagine what was going on, to the point that it felt like you were really there. 
• The characters are also easy to picture as they are described in detail.
• Throughout the book Charlie makes assumptions on what other characters are feeling. I found this to be a quirky character trait and some of the comments he makes are quite funny. 
• The story is told from the perspective of Charlie and is written almost in the form of a journal. 

What I didn't like

• On a few occasions the story was quite repetitive and I felt as though I was rereading parts. This occurs mostly at the beginning of the book. 

This is a quick and interesting read. I would recommend this book to any adult who has an interest in magic or who enjoys books about magic.

4 stars

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