The exhibition originally opened at the british library in 2017, as part of celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone. As 20th anniversary celebrations continue for our favourite boy wizard, harry potter, the bbc has announced theyll be bringing a new documentary for fans to devour. Harry potter and the history of magic in which dinner is. There were many ancient magic books and items that were incredibly cool. A history of magic is to be shown on bbc two and will follow the exhibition in the run up to its opening at the british library, as the ancient texts, artefacts and artwork are put. A history of magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the hogwarts curriculum, from care of magical creatures and herbology to defense against the dark arts, astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. A history of magic, a harry potter fanfic fanfiction. A history of magic will be open to the public from october 5, 2018 january 27, 2019. The magic of harry potter became the subject of a 2017 british library exhibition and accompanying documentary. The similarly named harry potter a journey through the history of magic also promises to be packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j. Harry potter fans will be delighted to know that a documentary based on the world of wizardry is on tv. Rowling built the wizarding world is the subject of a new exhibit, harry potter.
Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. As the british library unveils a very special new exhibition in the uk, harry potter. Lead curator julian harrison on creating harry potter. A harry potter documentary is coming to bbc, just in time. History of magic classes take place in class 72 on the thirdfloor and classroom 4f on the firstfloor.
A history of magic 2017 tvpg 59min documentary 25 december 2017 uk in the run up to the harry potter. Learn about harry potters history of magic in a new bbc. The new series takes the expansion a step further, taking fans deeper into the magical world of harry. The book that started it all, harry potter and the philosophers stone, turns 20 on june 26, 2017. Oct, 2017 pottermore has released a very short teaser trailer for the harry potter. A history of magic, is the first at the british library to be inspired by a single series by a living author. The jk rowlinginspired programme, a history of magic, will be broadcast on bbc two. A history of magic, a behindthescenes look at the exhibition, airs on bbc2 this evening 28th october.
Presenting you 25 hand drawn harry potter coloring images to relive the history of magic. Capturing the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the harry potter stories, harry potter. A history of magic exhibition which ran from 20102017 to 280218. In fall of 2018, scholastic will publish the official comprehensive companion book, harry potter. A history of magic exhibition are open in 20 public libraries across the uk as part of the living knowledge network. Jun 29, 2018 akademie zs kladska skolni rok 20172018. All the characters, places, objects in this fanfic belong to jk rowling.
Regardless of if you can travel to london, united kingdom, fans can still experience the magic of harry potter with this new virtual tour. Ive just done my research and found that this actually was a documentary, it aired on the bbc on the 28th october 2017 and focused on the harry potter. A journey through a history of magic are a fascinating insight into the the world created by jk rowling in her books. Pottermore has released a very short teaser trailer for the harry potter. An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to harrys hogwarts packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j. A history of magic, which is a collaboration between the publishers and british library curators. Harry, dear, she interrupted when it looked like he was about out of steam, more affectionate than she was given to being with strangers.
We cover platform 9 3 4, hogwarts express, harry potter, hermione, albus, voldemort, dobby, etc. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the british library. Released as the official books of a major exhibition at the british library with the same name, harry potter. A history of magic is the official book of the exhibiti. A history of magic exhibition and this book is essentially a behind the scenes look at some of the manuscripts, artefacts and history of the magical or mythical creatures or items featured within harry potter. A history of magic, jk rowling visits the british library and reveals the reallife counterparts to her fantastical world. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry from alchemy and potions. If i could only choose a couple of books about the harry potter series to own, these would be right up there. The potters and grangerweasleys discover that ted lupin and victoire weasley.
A history of magic 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A new harry potter history of magic book is coming to the u. Discover the magic of harry potter through a virtual. He was the only child and son of james and lily potter nee evans, both members of the original order of the phoenix. Witches and wizards train to learn how to control their magic. On 20 october 2017, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone by j.
With footage from the british librarys exhibition, and exclusive access to a priceless collection of artefacts, take a tour. If youve already booked your ticket, heres everything you need to know before you come. Timedentry tickets for the exhibition harry potter. From 20 th october until 28 th february 2018, it will be home to items.
Studio tour london the making of harry potter, it was decided that some magical events will be held virtually. A history of magic is the official book of the exhibition, a onceinalifetime collaboration between bloomsbury, j. Harrys birth was overshadowed by a prophecy, naming either himself or neville longbottom as the one with the power to vanquish lord voldemort. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry from alchemy and potions classes through to herbology and care of. A history of magic a british library exhibition at the newyork historical society october 5, 2018 january 27, 2019. Rowling talking about some of the personal items she has donated to the exhibition whilst readings from famous fans playfully recreate some of the best loved spells, potions and magical moments from the series, exploring the origins of the world of hogwarts, from basilisks through. Synopsis celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first harry potter book, this documentary visits the reallife magical history behind j. Jul 20, 2017 the similarly named harry potter a journey through the history of magic also promises to be packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j. A history of magic is an exhibition of realword magical artefacts and history presented alongside artefacts from the development of j. It has sparked a lot of love and celebration of the wellloved and popular series. Jun 16, 2019 in the runup to the exhibition harry potter. Rowlings harry potter and the philosophers stone first cast its spell on readers across the globe, thanks to the charm, warmth and imagination of its wizarding world.
You will need to select a timeslot when you book your ticket s. Harry potter a history of magic the british library. A history of magic will release on dvd this month, so if you couldnt watch live on bbc or want to own a physical copy of the documentary, youre in luck. A new harry potter history of magic book is coming to. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry from alchemy and potions classes through to herbology and care of magical.
Oct 20, 2017 as the british library unveils a very special new exhibition in the uk, harry potter. In 2017 it will be two decades since jk rowling first published the book that cast a spell on millions and took the world of publishing and cinema by storm harry potter and the philosophers stone. Sep 06, 2017 a new harry potter history of magic book is coming to the u. A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the british library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives which will sit alongside treasures from the. The documentary moves in tandem with an upcoming exhibition at the british. It was the perfect mix of harry potter trivia and traditional magic history. A history of magic exhibition which opens at the british library on the 20th of octoberthats one week from today. Feb 28, 2018 displays inspired by the harry potter.
Mention of underage drinking although the drinking age is 17 in wizarding britain, lily is still a couple of years short of that birthday. A history of magic offers new and old fans alike a look at the stories and legends that helped build the series into what it is today. With imelda staunton, warwick davis, evanna lynch, miriam margolyes. This is to help prevent the spread of covid19 through social distancing.
Julian harrison, lead curator of medieval historical manuscripts here at the library, picks out collection items from our harry potter. A history of magic, set to open in london, which has already booked the newyork historical society, too. You do know that there is absolutely no way that hogwarts would expel harry potter over a bit of accidental magic, right. Harry potter a history of magic came out in 2017 and expanded upon the audio book release. This documentary celebrates 20 years of one of britains bestloved literary characters. A history of magic, the exhibition coming to london later this year at the british library, go on sale today, 3 rd april, at 12pm bst the exhibition opens as part of celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the first publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone. The super carlin brothers meet the british librarys julian harrison. Oct 28, 2017 harry potter fans will be delighted to know that a documentary based on the world of wizardry is on tv. Rowling goes behind the scenes at the british library to reveal some of the reallife counterparts to her characters. A history of magic unveils centuryold treasures including rare books, manuscripts, and magical objects from the collections of the british library and new. Ron weasley gets a muggle drivinglicence by confunding the examiner of the driving test.