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Starside

The instant No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller

by Alex Aster ...

Series Book 1 - Starside Series
The stunning standard edition of Starside*, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects.*Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn't inherited – it's claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals ... Read more

$16.20 NZD

The stunning standard edition of Starside*, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects.*Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn't inherited – it's claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals
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Shadowghast

by Thomas Taylor ...

Series Book 3 - An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery
A creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker...A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why. There ... Read more

$16.09 NZD

A creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker...A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why. There
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Dream of the Jet-Black City

An immersive epic fantasy debut featuring dream-based magic, political intrigue and a perpetually raging storm

by Pablo Valcárcel Castro ...

Series series A Canticle of Dreams & Nightmares
An exciting and innovative debut fantasy, the first in a duology, featuring intricate worldbuilding, political intrigue, a magic system based on dreams, a mythic storm raging above a city - and secrets from the past that threaten an entire nation. P****erfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Mark Lawrence and Adrian Tchaikovsky.'A powerful debut ... This book is well worth your time' JOHN GWYNNE ... Read more

$19.77 NZD

An exciting and innovative debut fantasy, the first in a duology, featuring intricate worldbuilding, political intrigue, a magic system based on dreams, a mythic storm raging above a city - and secrets from the past that threaten an entire nation. P****erfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Mark Lawrence and Adrian Tchaikovsky.'A powerful debut ... This book is well worth your time' JOHN GWYNNE
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Big Book of Magic Tricks

by Karl Fulves ...

Series series Dover Magic Books
"The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin GardnerAmaze friends, astonish your family, and fascinate any audience by infallibly dealing a royal flush, correctly predicting the outcome of the World Series, unmasking a psychic fraud, and performing a host of other dazzling deceptions. You can do it with the help of this book, one of the best guides to magic tricks that don't require long ... Read more

$30.35 NZD

"The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin GardnerAmaze friends, astonish your family, and fascinate any audience by infallibly dealing a royal flush, correctly predicting the outcome of the World Series, unmasking a psychic fraud, and performing a host of other dazzling deceptions. You can do it with the help of this book, one of the best guides to magic tricks that don't require long
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Knack Magic Tricks

A Step-by-Step Guide to Illusions, Sleight of Hand

by Richard Kaufman ...

Series series Knack: Make It Easy
From simple to advanced, and using household and inexpensive props, Knack Magic Tricks includes tricks using cards, coins, handkerchiefs, and fruit, as well as mental tricks, anytime tricks, standup tricks, and tricks especially for kids (to be performed both for them and by them). ... Read more

$31.97 NZD

From simple to advanced, and using household and inexpensive props, Knack Magic Tricks includes tricks using cards, coins, handkerchiefs, and fruit, as well as mental tricks, anytime tricks, standup tricks, and tricks especially for kids (to be performed both for them and by them).
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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke ...

The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E SchwabOver 4 million copies sold'The book I wish I'd written' R F Kuang'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell'A modern masterpiece**' Spectator**'One of my all-time favourite ... ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E SchwabOver 4 million copies sold'The book I wish I'd written' R F Kuang'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell'A modern masterpiece**' Spectator**'One of my all-time favourite ...
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The Black Bird Oracle

The exhilarating new All Souls novel featuring Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont

by Deborah Harkness ...

Series series All Souls
'The Black Bird Oracle gives us everything we've come to expect and love from Deborah Harkness's All Souls series. More magic, more lore, more politicking and discovery' 5* READER REVIEW'I cannot put into words how much I LOVED this book' 5* READER REVIEW'What a BOOK. Exactly what I needed in prep for witchy season' 5* READER REVIEW____'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, ... ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

'The Black Bird Oracle gives us everything we've come to expect and love from Deborah Harkness's All Souls series. More magic, more lore, more politicking and discovery' 5* READER REVIEW'I cannot put into words how much I LOVED this book' 5* READER REVIEW'What a BOOK. Exactly what I needed in prep for witchy season' 5* READER REVIEW____'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, ...
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Inkspell

by Cornelia Funke ...

Series Book 2 - Inkheart
The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne JonesAlthough a year has passed, not a day goes by... ... Read more

$15.40 NZD

The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne JonesAlthough a year has passed, not a day goes by...
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Nothing Is Impossible

The Real-Life Adventures of a Street Magician

by Dynamo ...

'I immersed myself in magic. I read every book I could get my hands on and practised and practised, day after day and night after night. Magic became my world...some might say an obsession.'When you're a kid life can seem tough; tougher for some than others. But the darkest of times can also be the most enlightening.When his late granddad showed him magic for the first time, Steven Frayne knew ... Read more

$21.99 NZD

'I immersed myself in magic. I read every book I could get my hands on and practised and practised, day after day and night after night. Magic became my world...some might say an obsession.'When you're a kid life can seem tough; tougher for some than others. But the darkest of times can also be the most enlightening.When his late granddad showed him magic for the first time, Steven Frayne knew
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Ordinary Monsters

The dark and dazzling Sunday Times bestseller and first book in the Talents Trilogy

by J M Miro ...

Series series The Talents Trilogy
* THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *'An enthralling read' GUARDIAN'A thrilling blend of fantasy and horror, richly imagined and masterfully executed' SFX'Terrific . . . A book that creeps up on you, wearing brass knuckles' CONN IGGULDEN_______________The first in a captivating new historical fantasy series, ORDINARY MONSTERS introdu... ... Read more

$18.39 NZD

* THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *'An enthralling read' GUARDIAN'A thrilling blend of fantasy and horror, richly imagined and masterfully executed' SFX'Terrific . . . A book that creeps up on you, wearing brass knuckles' CONN IGGULDEN_______________The first in a captivating new historical fantasy series, ORDINARY MONSTERS introdu...
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Confessions of a Conjuror

by Derren Brown ...

The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he
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Inkdeath

by Cornelia Funke ...

Series Book 3 - Inkheart
The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on InkheartLife in the Inkworld has ... ... Read more

$15.40 NZD

The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on InkheartLife in the Inkworld has ...
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Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore

A charming, must-read 2026 cosy fantasy romance debut with grumpy/sunshine vibes, small-town magic, and heartwarming second chances

by Emily Krempholtz ...

'Charming . . . A romance that, gently and pleasantly, asks questions about power and its uses.' The New York Times'I have rarely read a book so charming...Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart.' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times b... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

'Charming . . . A romance that, gently and pleasantly, asks questions about power and its uses.' The New York Times'I have rarely read a book so charming...Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart.' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times b...
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The Midnight Shift

The Korean Bestselling Cult Novel

by Seon-Ran Cheon ...

Translated by Gene Png ...

Love is the most despicable excuse.On the lonely outskirts of Seoul, reports come in of a series of suicides at a hospital. The strange and bloodless nature of the elderly victims is dismissed by most, but not Detective Suyeon.As Suyeon begins her investigation, a mysterious woman named Violette appears at the crime scene and gives Suyeon the answer: a vampire did it.The two women begin the hunt ... Read more

$13.67 NZD

Love is the most despicable excuse.On the lonely outskirts of Seoul, reports come in of a series of suicides at a hospital. The strange and bloodless nature of the elderly victims is dismissed by most, but not Detective Suyeon.As Suyeon begins her investigation, a mysterious woman named Violette appears at the crime scene and gives Suyeon the answer: a vampire did it.The two women begin the hunt
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The Great When

The fantastical first instalment of the genre-busting Long London series

by Alan Moore ...

A propulsive tour through a fantastical London, where history and myth collide, murder stalks the streets and the mundane becomes very magical indeed…The year is 1949, the city London. Amidst the smog of the capital is Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen-year-old employed by a second-hand bookshop. One day, on an errand to acquire books for sale, Dennis discovers a novel that simply does not ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

A propulsive tour through a fantastical London, where history and myth collide, murder stalks the streets and the mundane becomes very magical indeed…The year is 1949, the city London. Amidst the smog of the capital is Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen-year-old employed by a second-hand bookshop. One day, on an errand to acquire books for sale, Dennis discovers a novel that simply does not
... Read more
Inkheart

by Cornelia Funke ...

Series Book 1 - Inkheart
A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times</str... ... Read more

$15.40 NZD

A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times</str...
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Eye Benders, Aliens and Mandalas

Eye Benders, Aliens, Ufos, Mandalas, Pyramids, and Optical Illusions by Eric Z, #1

by Eric Z ...

Series Book 1 - Eye Benders, Aliens, Ufos, Mandalas, Pyramids, and Optical Illusions by Eric Z
Eye Benders...and...--Aliens,--Pyramids,--Impossible Objects,--Mandalas,--and Optical Illusions:This book has them all in RaZor Sharp pictures!Scroll up and GRAB a copy today! ... Read more

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Eye Benders...and...--Aliens,--Pyramids,--Impossible Objects,--Mandalas,--and Optical Illusions:This book has them all in RaZor Sharp pictures!Scroll up and GRAB a copy today!
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42 Easy Magic Tricks

by Wolfgang Riebe ...

MAGIC TRICKS FOR BEGINNERSHave you ever been keen to learn a few secrets of magic?Would you like to be the life and highlight at the next party?How about creating that air of mystery about you and making others believe you have special powers?Grandparents: Do you want to amaze and then teach your grandchildren some cool tricks?With Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe, you can master 42 easy-to-do ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

MAGIC TRICKS FOR BEGINNERSHave you ever been keen to learn a few secrets of magic?Would you like to be the life and highlight at the next party?How about creating that air of mystery about you and making others believe you have special powers?Grandparents: Do you want to amaze and then teach your grandchildren some cool tricks?With Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe, you can master 42 easy-to-do
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Bringer of Dust

The spellbinding second book in the internationally bestselling Talents Trilogy

by J M Miro ...

Series series The Talents Trilogy
Agrigento, Sicily. A city of spires and now broken hopes and bodies…With the orsine destroyed, Cairndale lies in ruins, and Marlowe has vanished. His only chance of rescue lies in a fabled second orsine – long-hidden, thought lost - which might not even exist.But when a body is discovered in the shadow of Cairndale, Charlie and the Talents realize there is even more at stake than they'd feared. ... Read more

$21.15 NZD

Agrigento, Sicily. A city of spires and now broken hopes and bodies…With the orsine destroyed, Cairndale lies in ruins, and Marlowe has vanished. His only chance of rescue lies in a fabled second orsine – long-hidden, thought lost - which might not even exist.But when a body is discovered in the shadow of Cairndale, Charlie and the Talents realize there is even more at stake than they'd feared.
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The Garden of Empire

A sweeping fantasy epic full of magic, secrets and war

by J.T. Greathouse ...

Series series Pact and Pattern
WAR MAKES MONSTERS OF EVERYONE.Foolish Cur, once named Wen Alder, finds that his allies in the rebellion might cross any line if it means freedom from the Empire. But he can't overcome a foe as strong as Emperor Tenet alone.REBELLION HAS UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.Koro Ha, Foolish Cur's former tutor, discovers the Empire is not so forgiving of those who raise a traitor. And their suspicion may cost ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

WAR MAKES MONSTERS OF EVERYONE.Foolish Cur, once named Wen Alder, finds that his allies in the rebellion might cross any line if it means freedom from the Empire. But he can't overcome a foe as strong as Emperor Tenet alone.REBELLION HAS UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.Koro Ha, Foolish Cur's former tutor, discovers the Empire is not so forgiving of those who raise a traitor. And their suspicion may cost
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Modern Coin Magic

by J. B. Bobo ...

Originally published in 1952, this classic guidebook provides a complete treatise on sleight of hand coin conjuring, making an excellent companion for those who want to impress and entertain with some classic magic tricks. Complete with instructional diagrams, it explains a variety of coin act techniques, including vanishing, sleeving and cuffing. The final chapter helps you to prepare the routine ... Read more

$16.43 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Originally published in 1952, this classic guidebook provides a complete treatise on sleight of hand coin conjuring, making an excellent companion for those who want to impress and entertain with some classic magic tricks. Complete with instructional diagrams, it explains a variety of coin act techniques, including vanishing, sleeving and cuffing. The final chapter helps you to prepare the routine
... Read more
The House at Devil's Neck

a fiendishly puzzling locked-room murder mystery

by Tom Mead ...

Series Book 4 - A Spector Locked-Room Mystery
LIKE LOCKED-ROOM MYSTERIES? YOU'LL LOVE TOM MEAD'S JOSEPH SPECTOR SERIES!This gripping locked-room mystery sees Joseph Spector investigate his most sinister case yet: murderous machinations at a haunted manor house**.**A former First World War field hospital, the spooky old mansion at Devil's Neck attracts spirit-seekers from far and wide.Illusionist-turned-sleuth Joseph Spector knows the house of ... Read more

$15.28 NZD

LIKE LOCKED-ROOM MYSTERIES? YOU'LL LOVE TOM MEAD'S JOSEPH SPECTOR SERIES!This gripping locked-room mystery sees Joseph Spector investigate his most sinister case yet: murderous machinations at a haunted manor house**.**A former First World War field hospital, the spooky old mansion at Devil's Neck attracts spirit-seekers from far and wide.Illusionist-turned-sleuth Joseph Spector knows the house of
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Shadowmagic

by John Lenahan ...

Series Book 1 - Shadowmagic
A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try
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Al Baker's Books of Magic Tricks - Book One & Two

by Al Baker ...

Originally published in 1933, this collection contains both of the works on magic put together by the author. It features detailed explanations of his many tricks, accompanied by clear diagrams, and offers much in way of practical advice and information to today's magician, whether amateur or professional. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now ... Read more

$11.49 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Originally published in 1933, this collection contains both of the works on magic put together by the author. It features detailed explanations of his many tricks, accompanied by clear diagrams, and offers much in way of practical advice and information to today's magician, whether amateur or professional. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
... Read more

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