Magicians

The Magician and the Spirits

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Copies: 6

A century ago, the curious idea that spirits not only survive death but can be contacted on the “other side” was widespread. Psychic mediums led countless séances, claiming to connect the grieving with their lost relations through everything from frenzied trance writing to sticky expulsions of ectoplasm.

Author:

Deborah Noyes

Lexile:

1250L

FANTASIA 2000

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Experience an extravaganza of sight and sound in Fantasia 2000, the triumphant classic inspired by Walt Disney's vision of Fantasia as a continuing work-in-progress. Fully immerse yourself in the wonders of this innovative blend of music and animated imagery. See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and share the excitement that is Fantasia 2000.

Director:

James Algar

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

High

Length:

01:15

FANTASIA The Original Classic

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Groundbreaking on several counts, not the least of which was an innovative use of animation and stereophonic sound, this ambitious Disney feature has lost nothing to time since its release in 1940. Classical music was interpreted by Disney animators, resulting in surreal fantasy and playful escapism. Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra provided the music for eight segments by the composers Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky, Stravinsky, Beethoven, Ponchielli, Bach, Dukas, and Schubert.

Director:

Norman Ferguson

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

High

Length:

02:05

The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 (Unabridged)

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Nathaniel is eleven-years-old and a magician's apprentice, learning the traditional art of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a magician of unrivaled ruthlessness and ambition. When Lovelace brutally humiliates Nathaniel in public, Nathaniel decides to speed up his education, teaching himself spells far beyond his years.

Author:

Jonathan Stroud

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

800L

Length:

13:30

The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 (Unabridged)

Benny: An Adventure Story

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Benny is a dog with many talents. He works as a magician’s assistant until, one day, he is kicked out because he is becoming more popular than his boss!

Author:

Bob Graham

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:07