{"product_id":"2026200007794-secondhand-the-man-who-was-magic-a-fable-of-innocence","title":"The Man Who Was Magic: A Fable Of Innocence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887922950363,"sku":"2026200007794-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0b0ef255-9521-446b-b828-7e2f6d26058e.png?v=1781749430","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007794-secondhand-the-man-who-was-magic-a-fable-of-innocence","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}