Magic

by William Goldman

First published 1978

Corky is a legendary illusionist whose dazzling tricks captivate audiences worldwide. But his public persona masks a dark private life. When his carefully guarded secret is jeopardized, Corky is dragged into a twisted psychological game where the stakes are life and death. As he desperately fights to keep his past buried, Corky must confront the monsters lurking in the shadows - both outside and within. In this gripping tale of deception and betrayal, the lines between reality and illusion blur, leading to a climactic showdown that will leave you spellbound.

Genres: suspense, thriller, magic, psychological-thriller

Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: psychological-horror, unreliable-narrator

256 pages · Paperback · Pan Books

Content warnings: violence

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