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The Delusionist
The Delusionist | Don Calame
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Quinn's illusions are as good as those in any Vegas act--but can he win a spot at a prestigious magic camp despite an upstaging partner, a cute rival, and a con-artist mentor? Fifteen-year-old Quinn Purcell wants only one thing: to win a coveted spot at the Masters of Magic Fantasy Camp. But the competition is stiff, including Dani Darling, an incredibly talented, and incredibly attractive, rival magician who prestidigitates her way into Quinn's heart--unless that's just another of her tricks. To make matters worse, Quinn and his best friend, Perry, have always performed their magic as a team, but the judges want solo acts, and a two-man audition might disqualify them. When Quinn meets his idol, the Dazzling Lazlo, at a diner, it seems like a sign. If he can convince Lazlo to spill the secrets to his greatest trick, then the spot at the camp is all but Quinn's. But is the washed-up magician just using Quinn to run a few scams? When the chips are down, what will Quinn risk--his best friend, his new crush, or his career as a magician? Hilarious and fast-paced, Don Calame's latest novel is full of complicated magic tricks and equally complicated friendships.
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A young adult book focusing on 15 year old magician Quinn. After an exciting opening chapter, the pace slowed down a bit. It took a while for me to become invested in the story. This story focuses on friendship, and how how we treat our friends matters. It also explores how jealousy can be a part of a friendship. The final showdown at the magic audition was the best part of the book. I thinks kids who enjoy magic will enjoy this book very much.

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Thank you to LibraryThing and Candlewick Press for the lovely review copy 😄