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The Magicians

A Novel

Book • 2009

The Magicians follows Quentin Coldwater, a brilliant but miserable high school student who is secretly preoccupied with a series of fantasy novels about a magical land called Fillory.

Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy, where he receives a rigorous education in modern sorcery.

However, he soon discovers that magic does not bring him the happiness and adventure he dreamed of.

After graduation, Quentin and his friends make a stunning discovery that Fillory is real, but it turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than imagined.

The novel explores themes of growing up, the complexities of human emotions, and the true cost of power.

Mentioned by

Brandon Sanderson

Deborah Treisman

Jeremy McCandless

Michael Williams

Mentioned in 4 episodes

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as the author who beat

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Mentioned by

Marcus Chown

as the book he wrote about writing formulae and discover things about real world.

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Mentioned by

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as a potential comparison novel for his fantasy novel, emphasizing the magic element.

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Mentioned by

Deborah Treisman

as one of Colm Tóibín's published novels.

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Mentioned by

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as one of Maugham's novels.

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Mentioned by

Michael Williams

as one of

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's books set in Enniscorthy.

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Mentioned by

William Ramsey

as a book written by Alistair Crowley.

Mentioned by

Tara McMullin

as one of the books she has read multiple times.

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Recommended by

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, who enjoys both the book and television show adaptation, noting their differences.

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Mentioned by

William Ramsey

as a book based on Aleister Crowley.

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Mentioned by

Holly Fry

, as a novel where Alistair Crowley had already been reimagined in fiction decades before his death.

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Mentioned by

Marcus Chown

as an entire book about how theory preceded discovery.

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Mentioned by

Marcus Chown

when explaining how theories often precede discoveries in science.

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Mentioned by

Marcus Chown

as a book he wrote about the central magic of science.

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