Beyond the Wand : The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard

Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard is an engaging memoir by Tom Felton that quickly became a bestseller on both the Sunday Times and New York Times lists. According to the Daily Mail, it is filled with amusing stories about the making of the Harry Potter films, while the Mail on Sunday describes it as both entertaining and intriguing. Cosmopolitan praises the book as courageous and captivating, whereas The Times highlights its readability.In this candid and humorous account, Felton recounts his extraordinary journey from his early days as a child actor to becoming famous at the age of twelve when he was cast as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. The book offers readers a glimpse into his life growing up amidst the magical world portrayed on screen. With memorable anecdotes, such as when Michael Gambon humorously conjured a cigarette out of his beard during breaks on set, Felton provides an insider's view of the film production and his unique experiences alongside fellow actors and crew members.Published by Ebury Press in 2022, this hardcover book contains 304 pages, measuring 16.3 x 24.2 x 3.1 cm. Written in English, it carries the ISBN 9781529149418, inviting readers to meet the real-life wizard behind Draco Malfoy.