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Neil Patrick Harris On Magic, Writing And His New YA Novel, 'The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third'

Neil Patrick Harris' new novel is packed with intrigue, villains, magic and a gang of rag-tag tween-aged protagonists.
Neil Patrick Harris discusses his new book, "The Magic Misfits: The Second Story" at Barnes & Noble Union Square. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

The third installation of Neil Patrick Harris‘ “Magic Misfits” series hit the shelves this month. Like the first two, his young adult novel is packed with intrigue, villains, magic and a gang of rag-tag tween-aged protagonists who call themselves the Magic Misfits.

Harris (@ActuallyNPH) joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to talk about the “The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third,” his life-long love of magic, and his interest in youth literacy.

Book Excerpt: “The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third”

By Neil Patrick Harris

Theo Stein-Meyer often dreamed about flying.

The dreams would begin with him lying in his bed, his parents snoring just down the hall. Then, as if by magic, he would find himself levitating several inches over his

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