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Synopsis
Stunningly rejacketed as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century masterSet in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, Maugham's exploration of hypnotism and the occult was inspired by the sinister black magician Aleister Crowley. At the start of this compulsive gothic horror story, Arthur and his beautiful, innocent fiancee Margaret look forward to an idyllic life together, until they encounter the mesmerising and repulsive Oliver Haddo...
Is The Magician appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This early 20th-century gothic horror explores occult themes, hypnotism, and psychological manipulation through a sinister magician who threatens an engaged couple. Written in 1908, it contains period attitudes and focuses on psychological rather than graphic horror.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include manipulation, mental manipulation, and occult/supernatural elements.
Who'll love this
Mature teens interested in classic gothic horror and the history of occult fiction will find this atmospheric and psychologically unsettling.