The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard

Attention, aspiring wizards! Grab your wands, capes, and geckos and dive into this hilarious and clever how-to guide by award-winning author-illustrator Keith Negley.

So you want to become a wizard? Excellent choice.

Magic, like everything in life, takes practice and patience. It's important to know that you will make mistakes. For example, you might accidentally turn your friends into fish, or yourself into a turnip. This is all normal. Remember, magic is more about wondering than knowing. Also explosions. 

This handbook covers everything from essential materials--a stick (not too pokey); a cloak (a towel works fine); a hiding place; and snacks--to spell casting, duels, and did we mention snacks? 

In turns hilarious and thoughtful, this how-to guide sparkles with just as much wisdom as it does magic.Keith Negley is a Kate Greenaway-nominated author-illustrator of books for children—and a sometimes professor. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and The New Yorker in addition to other national publications. Keith received his BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and his MFA from The School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lives in Washington with his family and cat, Cake Batter. To learn more about Keith, please visit www.keithnegley.com.