The Man Who Was Magic: A Fable Of Innocence
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A tender and luminous work of allegorical fiction, The Man Who Was Magic: A Fable of Innocence tells the story of Adam, a young man who arrives in the city of Mageia — a place populated entirely by conjurers and illusionists — possessing one extraordinary and dangerous gift: he can perform real magic. Unlike the tricksters and fraudsters around him, Adam's wonders are genuine, and Gallico uses this gentle contrast to craft a deeply moving parable about innocence, authenticity, and the fear that true goodness inspires in a world built on deception. Written with warmth and quiet sorrow, the narrative illustrates how a society invested in artifice will inevitably turn against that which is pure and real. The tone is deceptively simple — accessible enough for younger readers yet rich with meaning for adults — making it a timeless fable in the tradition of the best allegorical storytelling. Gallico, celebrated for his emotionally resonant prose, presents here a small masterpiece that lingers long after the final page.
Author: Paul Gallico
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Heinemann · London
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A tender and luminous work of allegorical fiction, The Man Who Was Magic: A Fable of Innocence tells the story of Adam, a young man who arrives in the city of Mageia — a place populated entirely by conjurers and illusionists — possessing one extraordinary and dangerous gift: he can perform real magic. Unlike the tricksters and fraudsters around him, Adam's wonders are genuine, and Gallico uses this gentle contrast to craft a deeply moving parable about innocence, authenticity, and the fear that true goodness inspires in a world built on deception. Written with warmth and quiet sorrow, the narrative illustrates how a society invested in artifice will inevitably turn against that which is pure and real. The tone is deceptively simple — accessible enough for younger readers yet rich with meaning for adults — making it a timeless fable in the tradition of the best allegorical storytelling. Gallico, celebrated for his emotionally resonant prose, presents here a small masterpiece that lingers long after the final page.