Harry Potter: A History of Magic at the NY Historical Society is a Magical Experience for All Ages

Before entering the Harry Potter exhibition it's easy to be caught up in a caldron of excitement brewing by large groups of teens.  There is a a photo opportunity which was being used by many to pose within the facade of the book cover of the first Harry Potter book astride a broomstick.  The phenomenum that enveloped a whole generation that grew up alongside the characters brought young readers into a magical realm and nurtured a love for reading.  "Because that's what Hermione does.  When in doubt she goes to the library."  However, J. K. Rowlings first novel was turned down by 8 publishers.  Credit 8 year old Alice whose wise father, the CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing, gave his daughter the book to read.  Alice wrote her father a review claiming this was the best book she ever read and that every child should read it.  Her note to her father is found next to portions of J. K. Rowlings handwritten stories & her own remarkable illustrations. J. K. Rowlings ink drawings and rough sketches for the structures at Hogwarts are dispersed throughout the darkened galleries.  Be sure to look up, around and down for there are discoveries revealed in every nook, corner & archway.   Books hang from the ceiling and fleeting images appear out of the corner of your eye.  Under glass show cases are real treasures of ancient books & artifacts on loan fro the British Library of rare books containing information on magic, witchcraft, botany and herbalism.  The NY Historic Soc. also provides rare items from their collection of early studies into astronomy, astrology & cosmology.  These centuries old treasures enhance the literary world created by J. K. Rowlings.  Enjoy the memorabilia, exquisite artwork by renown Harry Potter illustrator Jim Kay and all the potpourri of paraphernalia in an exciting and educational show that dazzles & enlightens.  And, note the symbiotic relationship between imagination and progressive comprehension.