Leo El Magnifico

by Kwame Alexander

First published 2022

Leo masters every sleight of hand. He levitates objects, vanishes coins, and dazzles crowds with card work. He used to perform alongside Amanda, his closest friend and partner. Then Leo discovers a glowing green conch shell and makes a single wish. His magic career rockets to stardom. Television cameras capture his performances. Millions of viewers watch him cast spells and work wonders. Leo promises his audience the most spectacular illusion they've ever seen. The pressure mounts as showtime approaches. But Leo realizes he has no epic trick planned. Amanda refuses to speak with him. The magical conch that granted his original wish has gone silent. Leo faces his biggest audience yet with empty hands and broken friendships. His fame threatens to disappear just as quickly as it arrived.

Genres: fiction, drama, contemporary, magic

Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

176 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Wonderland

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