The Magician

Summary

The novel «The Magician» by Somerset Maugham tells the story of a young Englishman, Arthur Burrows, who encounters the enigmatic and charismatic magician Oliver Haddo. Haddo possesses strange and frightening abilities that instill distrust and fear in Arthur and his friends. Gradually, Arthur finds himself drawn into a world of occultism and magic, where the lines between reality and illusion blur. Haddo manipulates those around him, using his knowledge and powers to achieve his goals. Arthur attempts to resist Haddo's influence and save his beloved Margaret, who also falls under the magician's spell. The novel explores themes of power, illusion, and human nature, keeping the reader in suspense until the very end.