Book description
Dominic is an ordinary boy with an appetite for magic and a rather
extraordinary sidekick- his magical top hat, the Topper. The two of
them live happily, but when Great Aunt Rowena comes to stay things
begin to go awry. Rowena has plans of her own for the Topper, and
she's not going to give in without a fight.
This begins a new strand of publishing for Dominic Wood, master
magician and TV star. Dominic is an endearing character and his
adventures with the Topper are bound to delight young readers. And
there's even a magic trick to learn at the end of the book - to keep
those young magicians happy.
Dominic is a great new character, perfect for confident readers,
especially those with magical ambitions since there's a trick to learn
at the end of the book! Carlisle News and Star 20041012 The magical
elements are authentic and there are instructions on how to recreate
some of Dom's tricks at the end of the book. Junior 20050101 Mentioned
in the Christmas Round Up Sunday Independent (Dublin) 20041205
Although only 24, Dominic enjoys enviable success in both television and
as a magician. He first appeared on television in 1996 presenting CBBC's
popular, live comedy series Friday Zone. After this he was asked to
present the highly acclaimed CBBC Broom Cupboard until 1998 when he
secured his own series on CBBC called Animal Magic. He now makes up one
half of the double act sweeping the nation every Saturday morning on
BBC1 Dick & Dom, in da Bungalow - a show which currently draws in
the highest viewing figures for CBBC since Live and Kicking.-Dominic is
also a talented magician whose prestigious achievements include: a
Strait Jacket Escape on Houdini's Birthday in 1999; British Magical
Champion 1998; World Record for Card Tricks 1998; IBM shield for Sleight
of Hand 1996; Young Magician of the Year 1995; and Junior Reading Day
Champion 1994.
