Mister Magic: A Novel
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Children’s, Fantasy
The narrative delves into themes of nostalgia, trauma, and the struggle to reclaim one's identity amidst the shadows of the past. As the friends reunite, they find themselves drawn back into the enigmatic world of Mister Magic, forcing them to confront their shared experiences and the darker forces that once captivated their young imaginations.
The tension escalates as they uncover layers of deception that challenge their understanding of truth and memory. Complex relationships emerge, reflecting the bonds that have been tested by time and tragedy.
With each revelation, the gripping tale invites readers to ponder the affective power of memory, the fragility of childhood dreams, and the haunting echoes of unresolved fears. In the end, the characters must confront not just the legacy of Mister Magic, but the very essence of who they have become.
Reviews
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beck.casse
Jun 11, 2025
I’m still thinking about the ending of this book and probably will be for a while. In the best way. It’s not the kind of book you spoil, so I’ll try my best to review it without giving anything away. This is the second book I’ve read by Kiersten White, with Hide being one of my top 5 books of 2022 (in fact, if you felt similarly about Hide then you don’t need to keep reading, you’ll like this book). Mister Magic is most likely going to be a top book of 2023 for me and now I’ve found myself going through her previous works to add some to my list. White writes main characters in such a compelling way so that even when I can’t relate to them, I’m rooting for them and feel like I’m with them every step of the way. We all have memories of our favorite TV show growing up. I still sing the words to the cleanup song from Barney. But what if your favorite show seemed to disappear? People remember Mister Magic, they know the songs and the plot lines. But why can’t they find old episodes or even photos from the show? Who was Mister Magic and why did the show suddenly end? And why do a few people remember it ending horribly, as if on live tv - when it wasn’t live? I flew through this one and was not disappointed. Every time I thought I had it figured out, White threw in another twist. I’ll be thinking about this book whenever I recall the shows I grew up with, or sing songs from those shows, and I look forward to White’s next book.
