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    Magic is a classic fantasy play by G. K. Chesterton.

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    About Magic

    "Magic" by G. K. Chesterton is a comedy play written in 1913. The story centers on a conjurer whose tricks spark conflict between belief and rationalism. When a young woman insists his magic is real and her skeptical brother cannot explain the illusions, the brother descends into madness. A duke, doctor, and priest must persuade the conjurer to reveal his secrets to restore sanity. This fantastical comedy explores truth, faith, and the boundaries between illusion and reality.
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    Who wrote Magic?

    Magic was written by G. K. Chesterton.

    What genre is Magic?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is Magic free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Magic?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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