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J. D. Kelly hosts this varied and enjoyable quiz which will decide once and for all who knows the most about JK Rowling’s magical wizarding world. Whether you’re playing alone for fun or you’re having a deadly serious competition with friends, this is the perfect audiobook for listeners of all ages. Ten questions are asked at a time before the answers are revealed, so it’s easy to play along whether you’re writing the answers down or calling them out as you go along. So get ready to test your knowledge...let the questions begin!

Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time, and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.

MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming HBO TV Show, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We're currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books while keeping listeners up to date on the Harry Potter TV show.

Join quizmaster Jason Zenobia for The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz and find out who can rightfully wear the crown as the king or queen of Harry Potter knowledge. Perhaps you’ve read the books from cover to cover three times each, or you’ve visited the studio tour every year since it opened...but how much of it all can you remember? Do you know, for instance, which animal each character casts as their Patronus charm? Can you reel off the names of all of the shops in Hogsmeade? What is Mandrake root used for...and which two types of Dragon still roam the British Isles?

It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about life’s big questions. Because reading fiction doesn’t just help us escape the world, it helps ...

Harry Potter has provided a portal to the wizarding world for millions of listeners, but an examination of Harry, his friends, and his enemies will take us on yet another journey: through the psyche of the muggle (and wizard!) mind. In The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the best-selling fantasy series of all time.  

Stories provide portals into other worlds, both real and imagined. The promise of escape draws people from all backgrounds to speculative fiction, but when people of color seek passageways into the fantastic, the doors are often barred. The Dark Fantastic is an engaging and provocative exploration of race in popular youth and young adult speculative fiction. Grounded in her experiences as YA novelist, fan-fiction writer, and scholar of education, Thomas considers four black girl protagonists from some of the most popular stories of the early 21st century.

In Harry Potter and Philosophy, 17 philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most discerning muggles. You don't need a diploma in arithmacy, the friendship of a hippogriff, or even a Hogwarts Library card to discover amazing and arcane secrets in the labyrinthine world of Harry Potter.

Inspired by the most popular subjects on Isaac Weishaupt’s podcast, Conspiracy Theories & Unpopular Culture, this book explores familiar topics that have an insidious truth hidden from the masses. Using occult doctrine cited from Freemasonry, Kabbalah, and Gnosticism; Isaac guides the listener through the symbolism of the concepts most frequently discussed by the conspiracy theory community.

"Harry Potter" non è soltanto una memorabile serie di libri per bambini e ragazzi: è anche uno strumento fenomenale per tutti quegli adulti che vogliono esplorare i temi complessi dell'esistenza umana attraverso uno sguardo profondo, fresco e potente. In questo podcast Andrea Colamedici e Maura Gancitano, filosofi di Tlon e autori della "Scuola di Filosofie" per Audible, utilizzeranno il mondo creato da J.K. Rowling come punto di partenza di una conversazione filosofica sulla vita, l'universo e tutto quanto.

Dopo il successo della prima stagione, Andrea Colamedici e Maura Gancitano, filosofi di Tlon e autori della "Scuola di Filosofie" per Audible, tornano a parlare della saga di "Harry Potter", questa volta affrontando i temi più importanti del percorso di fioritura del mago più famoso del mondo. "Harry Potter", infatti, è un vero manuale di scoperta di sé, illuminante non soltanto per bambini e ragazzi, ma anche per tutti quegli adulti che vogliono esplorare i temi complessi dell'esistenza umana.

How does it feel to read Harry Potter after 2020? The words on the page don't change. But times change. We, the readers, change. And that changes the story. Join podcast hosts Lorrie Kim and JC on a re-read of the series, chapter by chapter. As we delve into the story, we'll remember what the books meant to us when they were first published and analyze what we see differently now. Find more episodes, transcripts, and more at hpafter2020.com.

The Seeker's Guide to Harry Potter takes you on a journey and exploration into the underlying themes of J. K. Rowling’s fantastically successful Harry Potter series. Drawing from her unique background and personal experiences, the author provides original insights into the mysticism, magic and symbolism within the world of Harry Potter.

Die beiden 10-jährigen Harry-Potter-Fans nehmen euch mit in die zauberhafte Welt von Harry Potter. In jeder Folge sprechen sie über spannende News rund um die neue HBO-Serie, bekannte Schauspieler:innen, Zaubersprüche, Fan-Theorien, J. K. Rowling und alles, was Potterheads begeistert. Außerdem erwarten euch lustige Harry-Potter-Spiele, knifflige Rätsel zum Mitraten, magische Challenges, Tests der coolsten Potter-Produkte und jede Menge Spaß, Fantasie und Zauberstimmung Ob Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff oder Slytherin – bei „Hogwart’s High“ sind alle willkommen. Also schnappt ...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Harry Potter and explore the magic tricks that have captured the imaginations of fans around the world. From the secrets behind the Invisibility Cloak to the mystery of the Marauder's Map, our experts reveal the art of illusion and sleight of hand that brings the magic of Hogwarts to life. Tune in to discover how the filmmakers and special effects teams created iconic moments like the flying broomsticks and the moving staircases, and learn how these tricks continue to enchant audiences of all ages.

Transforming Harry: The Adaptation of Harry Potter in the Transmedia Age is an edited volume of eight essays that look at how the cinematic versions of the seven Harry Potter novels represent an unprecedented cultural event in the history of cinematic adaptation.  

Potterhead married Harry Potter Virgin. After finishing the series together in Seasons 1-7, they're now tackling the larger, broader, and more complicated discussions about the Wizarding World and how it intersects with our own. Weird impressions, terrible singing, and (still) many tangents abound.

Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis take a whimsical look at the psychology behind the Harry Potter series chapter by magical chapter.

Lumos, der Harry-Potter-Podcast des Hamburger Abendblatts, beleuchtet die Welt rund um den berühmten Zauberer.

Despite their phenomenal decades-long success, the Harry Potter novels have attracted relatively little attention from literary critics and scholars. This book challenges that oversight, assembling and foregrounding some of the best literary critical work by scholars trying to move the needle on these novels to reflect their importance to twenty-first-century literary culture. In Open at the Close, contributors consciously address Harry Potter primarily as a literary phenomenon rather than a cultural one.