The Magic of My Youth

In "The Magic of My Youth," British author Arthur Calder-Marshall offers a whimsical memoir reflecting on his boyhood in 1920s England, where he and his brother mingle with literary eccentrics like the celebrated poet Victor Neuberg, known as Vicky Bird. As Arthur navigates his time at Oxford and the lively Bohemian scene of London, he encounters figures intertwined with the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, leading to fantastical tales of mystery and intrigue. With a blend of deadpan humor and melancholic undertones, this engaging narrative paints a vivid picture of an era shaped by both creativity and the shadows of the past.