The book "Beyond the Magic: Confessions of a Wizard"

After a foreword written by Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in the films, about her unique and important friendship with Tom Felton, you set off on a two-part journey. The first two hundred pages of the book are made up of gossip and stories about what went on behind the scenes of the films. You will find the feelings of a boy on gigantic production sets and alongside his idols. With his funny, positive tone, Tom Felton takes you on a singular journey between behind-the-scenes anecdotes, incidents, the impact on his development and even his family life.

While the chapter titles are funny and the content is a real treasure, the reading remains a little chaotic chronologically speaking, with comings and goings across several events. The second part of the book moves further away from the magical Wizarding World, since Tom Felton discusses his mental health struggles as well as his alcohol addiction. He details the harsh reality and the true impact of fame on such a young person. Between bouts of depression, rehab and the normalization of therapy, the actor becomes as raw as he is authentic. Something that may move you even more than the nostalgic memories linked to Harry Potter. Enhanced with two inserts of official and previously unseen photos of the artist, this book is a gem of honesty blending humor, lightness and emotion. Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard is a poignant book whose reading will satisfy even non-fans of Harry Potter.