The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Summary
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Step into a mesmerizing world where two magicians duel through circus acts. Morgenstern's New York Times bestseller sparked a global fantasy renaissance, inspiring countless fan art and cosplay communities. What secrets lie beneath the black-and-white striped tents of Le Cirque des Reves?
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A Circus That Arrives Without Warning
Le Cirque des Reves appears overnight without announcement. One day a field stands empty; the next, black-and-white striped tents enclosed by wrought-iron fences materialize as if by magic. This extraordinary circus, open only from sunset to sunrise, serves as the venue for a dangerous competition between two powerful magicians who have been preparing their champions since childhood. In 1873, the renowned illusionist Prospero the Enchanter discovers his five-year-old daughter Celia possesses remarkable magical abilities when she instinctively repairs a shattered teacup. Across the ocean, a mysterious man in a grey suit selects a quiet, observant orphan boy who will later be called Marco. Both children endure harsh, unconventional training that shapes them into different kinds of magicians-Celia manipulates the physical world while Marco creates elaborate illusions that affect perception. Neither knows they're being prepared for a competition where only one can survive.
The Dream Takes Shape
A World of Wonder Unfolds
When Magic Meets Love
The Circus Begins to Unravel
A New Guardian for the Dream
The Magic of Seeing Beyond
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