Books with title The Paper Magician

The most dangerous boy in the world? Timothy is a freak, a weakling, an impossibility. He's the only person in existence without magical powers and has spent his entire life hidden on a remote island. When Timothy is finally taken back to the city of this birth, he is fascinated by the current of magic that fuels the world, and mesmerized by the buildings and orbs that hang weightlessly in the sky. But he is also marked for death. Assassins are watching his every move, and the government wants him destroyed. Timothy can't imagine what threat he could possible pose; after all, he wields no power in this world. Or does he?

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book two of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The Enemies: Dr. John Dee and Niccolo Machiavelli. Their Plan: Steal the rest of what Nicholas Flamel has fought to protect. John Dee has the Book of Abraham the Mage, which means the world is on the brink of ruin. Except he's missing two cruscial pages, pages that Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and the legendary warrior Scatty have taken to Paris. But Paris is teeming with enemies--and old acquaintances like Nicollo Machiavelli. On the run and with time running out for Nicholas and his wife, Perenell, Sophie must learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic. And there’s only one man who can teach it to her: Flamel’s old student, the Comte de Saint-Germain—alchemist, magician, and rock star.

On the eve of World War II, a young, red-haired magician who calls himself Vörös arrives in a small Hungarian village, prophesying death and destruction. The only one to believe him is thirteen-year-old Kicsi. She tries to help him warn the villagers, but the local rabbi, who also possesses magical powers, frustrates their attempts. Then the Nazis come, and everyone in the village, including Kicsi and her family, are sent to concentration camps. Can the power of Vörös, the Red Magician, help them survive? The Red Magician is a notable work of Holocaust literature, as well as a marvelously entertaining fantasy that is wise and transcendent.

What do you get when you put an Indian head penny into a mysterious old box? A magical adventure involving two young boys --- Cole and Pete --- separated in life by over a century of time! It all starts when Cole, a not-so-brave, fun-loving kid, explores the abandoned attic of his old house. Inside a secret closet, he discovers a small but magical wooden box. In the blink of an eye, Cole is transported with the magic box back in time. There, he meets Pete, a boy about his own age, who has a huge problem. Pete wants to become a real magician! He needs Cole's help to meet Wiley Wilhaca, the Master Magician. The fun continues when they outsmart a bunch of bullies, trick a restaurant owner to get yummy food, and sneak a ride on a train where they finally meet Wiley Wilhaca. In the events that follow, Pete becomes an apprentice to Wiley and learns to say magic words that make Cole's magic box disappear. Without the magic box, Cole has no way to get home! Cole and Pete discover the real secret behind Wiley's awesome powers. But is it too late? Will Pete follow Wiley's plan to make him a great magician? If he doesn't, he risks being cursed! Does Cole possess the bravery required to free Pete from Wiley's powers? If he fails, he will be stuck back in time and, together with Pete, share the fate of being cursed forever!

"Being a magician is no easy trick. It hinges on one of the human qualities that’s most difficult to achieve....Genuine self-confidence, humility, and a sense of wonder: bravo, Tito." – Kirkus Reviews Manu, the magician at Circus Rondo, is fantastic. With a little magic powder, a wand, and a few words, he can pull amazing things out of his top hat. Tito, the little clown, would love to do that kind of magic. But when he tries with his own little brown hat, the magic doesn’t work at all. Maybe it’s because he’s uncertain and shy. What would happen if Tito were to ask Manu to show him how the trick really works? An endearing picture book about magic and daring, for children ages 3 years and up. Guided Reading Level J

MILA THE MAGICIAN tells the adventures of a young man, Mila, who leaves home to learn black magic. After overcoming many difficulties, he becomes a powerful sorcerer. An adventure story; it is also a tale of revenge, as it delves into the psychology and ramifications of vengeance.Mila is motivated by the desire to take revenge against his evil uncle and aunt, who have robbed him of his inheritance and left his mother and sister destitute. But successful revenge does not make Mila happy. He is deeply remorseful as he has harmed many innocent people. In penitence, he turns to Buddhism and eventually, he becomes a great saint.This tale of magic is not completely imaginary; it follows the traditional beliefs and folklore of Tibet. The narration has a Buddhist perspective; loosely based on the early life of the great Tibetan saint Milarepa (13th C. AD). It is not a biography; but an entertaining story set in Tibet, with its beautiful scenery and rich culture.Published first bilingually (English and Chinese), this is the first English edition.

A collection of positive, though-provoking reminders, "You, the Magician" is a book that speaks to everyone, literally. The first line is, "Since you are reading this book, it is written for you." Each page is vibrantly written and illustrated to remind you, the reader, that you already have all the tools you need to be the best you. We want to nudge people back toward themselves, to trust themselves. You are intentional, and you are a part of everything!