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Mister Magic
by Kiersten White
3.5 stars
You've heard of the Mandala effect right? You know the eerie phenomenon where people collectively misremember events, historical facts and other famous pop culture moments? Well what if you remember there being a television show from the 90's where a group of six kids would form a circle and summon a man named Mister Magic? You never saw his face... or did you? You scour the internet but there are no videos you can find to rewatch the show.
Did it really exist?
Mister Magic by Kiersten White read just like a creepy pasta in some parts.
The book centers around Val aka Valentine. She's been living on a ranch for the past few decades with her father. She has no memory of her childhood before the ranch. But when her father dies, a door into her past is opened. Two of her former friends from the television show invite Val to a Mister Magic reunion. Val decides to tag along in hopes to find out more about her past. Her past, however, hides some dark secrets.
Overall I enjoyed this book. It was a nostalgic trip back to some of my childhood shows. I loved how in-between some chapters we got insights into some online forums on thoughts on the show. We see people discuss theories and what they remember from their own experiences watching the show.
I read most of this book in one sitting. Its quick and addictive. I did find myself getting confused from time to time though. I wound up rereading a page or two just to make sure I read it right.
There were some genuine freaky moments. There's one scene where Val is looking in a dark hallway and sees a man with a cape inviting her in for a hug. When she looks back at him he disappears. That scene game me goosebumps.
While I truly loved this book, I felt there was something missing from it. I think Val's investigation pulled me away from the story a bit. I expected the group to be at the reunion the whole time and weird stuff happening as memories came back, instead there were many scenes of Val trying to find out what happened to her family that night.
I do recommend this book to anyone who wants some nostalgic television horror.
Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc!
You've heard of the Mandala effect right? You know the eerie phenomenon where people collectively misremember events, historical facts and other famous pop culture moments? Well what if you remember there being a television show from the 90's where a group of six kids would form a circle and summon a man named Mister Magic? You never saw his face... or did you? You scour the internet but there are no videos you can find to rewatch the show.
Did it really exist?
Mister Magic by Kiersten White read just like a creepy pasta in some parts.
The book centers around Val aka Valentine. She's been living on a ranch for the past few decades with her father. She has no memory of her childhood before the ranch. But when her father dies, a door into her past is opened. Two of her former friends from the television show invite Val to a Mister Magic reunion. Val decides to tag along in hopes to find out more about her past. Her past, however, hides some dark secrets.
Overall I enjoyed this book. It was a nostalgic trip back to some of my childhood shows. I loved how in-between some chapters we got insights into some online forums on thoughts on the show. We see people discuss theories and what they remember from their own experiences watching the show.
I read most of this book in one sitting. Its quick and addictive. I did find myself getting confused from time to time though. I wound up rereading a page or two just to make sure I read it right.
There were some genuine freaky moments. There's one scene where Val is looking in a dark hallway and sees a man with a cape inviting her in for a hug. When she looks back at him he disappears. That scene game me goosebumps.
While I truly loved this book, I felt there was something missing from it. I think Val's investigation pulled me away from the story a bit. I expected the group to be at the reunion the whole time and weird stuff happening as memories came back, instead there were many scenes of Val trying to find out what happened to her family that night.
I do recommend this book to anyone who wants some nostalgic television horror.
Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc!