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It is a thrilling, entertaining, and thought-provoking story about Eric’s struggle to fit in at ‘Big School’, filled with inspiration and advice, not only on performing magic but also about becoming more self-confident!   A modern-day fairy tale about triumph over adversity, conjured up in the mind of a professional magician for the younger reader!   “A magic book in every sense of the word!”   Beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Stone.  BRILLIANT! COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2022 \"I had the pleasure of meeting Shane a couple of weeks ago, such a lovely guy, and he signed a book for me, and also showed me a couple of tricks, which completely baffled me, and I've lost sleep over them. I've just finished the book, which was fantastic, and I've learnt some tricks myself now from the book, which I tried out on some friends the other day! Honestly I've been completely engrossed in the book for the past couple of weeks, and sort of sad that it's come to an end, might have to read it again! Thanks Shane! 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Applications are open to any dinosaur between two and six years of age, and must be stamped by a parent. (Biological parent only.) No Guardians, except for Orphans or Parricides. If one has questions, one should wait until after the examination results are announced.) As with years past, we shall use Le Sacre du Printemps for ambience. And may the better dinosaur rip the flesh of the lesser, figuratively speaking of course. ADOLESCENT DANCES: Will the Hadrosaurs... Yes, all duckbills, please come to the bar as one's name is announced: Parasaurolophus, Lambeosaurus, Saurlophus, Corythosaur. Please, Madame Maiasaurus  One must either watch impartially or be asked to leave  We do not want to have to resort to calling in Officer Rex, now do we? Excuse me, girls. When I call out a position, it will be executed punctually and without inquiry. Are we understood? Failure to follow instructions accurately may result in immediate disqualification. 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