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How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets of the Harry Potter universe are revealed! The Science of Harry Potter examines the scientific principles behind some of the spells, scenes, and games that Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Dumbledore love best. Author Mark Brake, whose The Science of Star Wars was a knockout success, has found the answers to satisfy the curious spirits of muggles everywhere.

Join Cecilia Tan, a writer, editor, and devoted Harry Potter fan, as she takes you back to Hogwarts through a fan-centric guided tour of all eight movies in The Binge Watcher's Guide to the Harry Potter Films, where you can re-live all the excitement and wonder of seeing Harry hop on his broom for the very first time.

Transforming Harry: The Adaptation of Harry Potter in the Transmedia Age is an edited volume of eight essays that look at how the cinematic versions of the seven Harry Potter novels represent an unprecedented cultural event in the history of cinematic adaptation.