Harry Potter: The Exhibition is set to return to New York City this May. Following a successful run at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibition will allow fans to experience the magic like never before.
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The exhibit features something for everyone as fans of all ages can step into the pages and behind the screen of the Wizarding World. Celebrating some of the most iconic moments, characters, fantastic beasts, and visuals from the World of Harry Potter, the exhibit features groundbreaking technology and an immersive design sure to wow its target audience.
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We were recently invited to preview the latest merchandise to be added to the already incredible Harry Potter line with The Noble Collection. Featuring stunning replicas sure to ignite a sparkle in the eye of any Harry Potter fan, the newest items will allow fans to recreate iconic moments from the series in their own homes.
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Perhaps the most exciting, the Noble Collection unveiled interactive replicas of both Hedwig the owl and the Sorting Hat — each sure to captivate fans of all ages.
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Harry Potter New York is the first flagship Harry Potter store to open in the United States. Located in the heart of New York City, this store is a Harry Potter fan’s dream. According to the official website, it actually houses the largest number of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise in the world! With the addition of a Butterbeer bar, this is the perfect stop to enjoy all the Wizarding World has to offer.
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In addition to the wonderful variety of collectibles, merchandise, treats, and photo ops, Harry Potter New York has just introduced two new virtual reality experiences inside their store. We had the amazing opportunity to be one of the first to experience these new adventures!
Keep reading for our review of our time visiting Harry Potter New York and all the tips and info you need to know before making the trip!
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The Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is the hilarious, adult wizard parody we’ve all been waiting for. Brought to us by playwright Matt Cox, director Kristin McCarthy Parker, and producers Stephen Stout and Colin Waitt, The Puffs is playing at The Peoples Improv Theater in New York (a.k.a. The PIT) through August 4. What are you waiting for? Swipe your MetroCard and hop on a broomstick, dragon, hippogriff, magic carpet or whatever magical form of transportation you prefer and get ready to embrace this badger-loving bunch.
We spoke with some of The Puffs cast about bringing this magical world to the stage, their late-night show shenanigans, and their School of Magic and Magic bucket lists. Read on for our exclusive interview with Langston Belton, Julie Ann Earls, Zac Moon, Evan Maltby, A.J. Ditty, and Stephen Stout, and don’t forget to check out our exclusive chat with Puffs writer Matt Cox as well!
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The Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a loving, adult parody from writer Matt Cox, director Kristin McCarthy Parker, and producers Stephen Stout and Colin Waitt. Through August 4, The Puffs is playing at The Peoples Improv Theater in New York (a.k.a. The PIT), where writer Matt Cox takes us on a journey through those seven years in a certain magical world, but with a twist.
We spoke with Matt about what inspired him to reimagine the familiar, magical tale through the eyes of the badger-loving bunch, the fun parallels to his own life that he was able to explore while writing, and what he would do if he ever got to spend a day at that school of Magic and Magic.
Read on for our exclusive interview with Matt Cox:
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