LeVar Burton Reads "The Court Magician" by Sarah Pinsker
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Oct 10, 2023 A young magician learns real magic with consequences, from street magician to court magician. Reflections on the price of magic, regrets of making people disappear, and the secret behind the court magician's power. Explore the consequences of fulfilling desires.
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The Court Magician's Journey
- A young boy, driven by his desire to understand magic, becomes the court magician.
- He learns the secrets of real magic but faces unforeseen consequences.
The Price of Power
- The boy's curiosity and hunger for knowledge mark him as a potential court magician.
- He prioritizes power over money or fame, accepting the path of true magic despite its cost.
The Regent's Tool
- The court magician's role is to make the regent's problems disappear using a magic word.
- Each use of the word comes at a personal cost, taking something important from the magician.