The Wizard's Guide to Magical Experiments: 40 Science Experiments to Try at Home

The Wizard's Guide to Magical Experiments is a children's activity book presenting 40 at-home science experiments as magic. It covers topics including water, mixtures, energy, air, salt, crystals and reactions, with mini-booklets and fold-out activities described in the listing.

At a glance

The listing describes 40 real-life science activities presented as magic tricks and spells.
Topics include chemistry, water, energy, air, salt, crystals, vinegar and reactions.
Mini-booklets and fold-out activities are described as part of the book.
The description says children can earn a Novice Wizard certificate at the end.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£20.00~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The varied experiments give children several science themes to explore through practical activities.
A fantasy framing may make hands-on science more inviting for children drawn to magic.
The listing specifies an age range of 7–9 years and includes a certificate as an end-of-book reward.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Magic Cat Publishing
Publication date	11 Sept. 2025
Language	English
Print length	30 pages
ISBN-10	1917044658
ISBN-13	978-1917044653

Age and dimensions
Suggested reading age	7 - 9 years
Dimensions	29 x 23.5 x 2 cm
Weight listed	359 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The description says the book contains 40 experiments, but its visible list names fewer than 40 and ends with “... and more”, so the complete activity list is not confirmed here. The listing also describes mini-booklets and fold-outs, while the product details give a print length of 30 pages. Check the selected edition's format and contents if those details matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children aged 7–9 who enjoy practical science activities presented with a magic theme.
Adults looking for a home activity book spanning chemistry, water, crystals and reactions.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 35 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and some three-star ratings. That offers a broadly favourable but not unanimous signal for a themed activity book. The ratings do not explain individual experiences or establish which experiments children enjoyed, so they cannot confirm the stated activity count or format.

Frequently asked questions

How many experiments are included?

The title and description claim 40 experiments. The visible activity list names fewer and ends with “... and more”, so it does not confirm the full list.

What age is the book aimed at?

The listed reading age is 7–9 years.

What subjects does it cover?

The description mentions water, mixtures, energy, air, salt, crystals, acids, vinegar and reactions.

Does it include fold-out activities?

The description claims mini-booklets and fold-out activities on every page, but the listing details also state a 30-page print length. Check the edition details if the format is important.