Magic: A Fantastic Comedy

Written by G.K. Chesterton

Narrated by LibriVox Community

George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW

Cast list:
The Duke: Anthony
Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder
The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG
Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey
Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW
The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw
Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas
Stage Directions : Haili

Edited By:  ToddHW
Coordinated By:  ToddHW

• Language: English
• Publisher: LibriVox
• Release date: Aug 25, 2014

G.K. Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer, philosopher and critic known for his creative wordplay. Born in London, Chesterton attended St. Paul’s School before enrolling in the Slade School of Fine Art at University College. His professional writing career began as a freelance critic where he focused on art and literature. He then ventured into fiction with his novels The Napoleon of Notting Hill and The Man Who Was Thursday as well as a series of stories featuring Father Brown.

Reviews for Magic

[Marlena Theresa · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I couldn't get through the 1st act, poor acting & reading.