Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed

"If you really want to shock the world, unleash your kindness."

Based on bestselling author Brad Meltzer’s viral commencement speech for his son’s graduating class at the University of Michigan, Make Magic is the little book of hope and an ideal graduation gift for anyone who has ever wished for more. More authenticity. More empathy. More gratitude. A more fulfilling life.

With charming, thoughtful insights from his remarkable life and career, Meltzer uses magic as allegory in this inspirational book, sharing the secret that there are only four types of magic tricks:

1) you make something appear,

2) you make something disappear,

3) you make two things switch places, and

4) you turn one thing into something else—the hardest trick of all, transformation.

Embracing each of these easy-to-follow tricks—and unleashing your kindness and empathy—will inspire you to craft a life filled with wonder and awe.

Make Magic is an uplifting message from one of today’s most inspiring voices.

How do you craft a life filled with wonder, awe, and kindness?

• Commencement Speech Wisdom: Go behind the scenes of the viral address that inspired millions, filled with heartfelt advice for graduates on starting their next chapter.
• The Four Magic Tricks: A simple yet profound framework for life—making your best self appear, making fear disappear, switching places to find empathy, and the ultimate trick of personal transformation.
• The Power of Empathy: Learn why kindness is a sign of strength, not weakness, and how putting yourself in someone else’s shoes is the most powerful magic we have.
• Authentic Life Lessons: Drawn from the author’s own experiences, these are charming, unforgettable stories about harnessing fear, finding people who give you lift, and proving the doubters wrong.

“What a beautiful message this is, not only to the graduating class of 2024, but to all of us. To choose empathy and kindness and compassion. To choose to rise above the noise. To choose love and understanding.”  - Maria Shriver

“A message we all need to hear.”  - Katie Couric

"Writer Brad Meltzer is one of those rare people whose voice exudes sincerity, honesty, and a love of humanity...One thing is for certain about a Meltzer speech: You'll feel better about life after you hear it. He's just got that touch of magic." - AudioFile Magazine