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Magic
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Naomi
Staff Of Light
Archmage
Tommy Black
Friendship
Artifacts
Djinn
Citadel
Ifrit
Nazis
Paris
World War II
Persepolis
Great War
Illusions
Mr. Ali
Marid
Berlin

The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.From Jake Kerr, the Nebula-nominated writer of the popular Thieves Guild epic fantasy audiobook podcast, comes the story of an alternate history where the industrial revolution destroyed the world's reliance on magic. In 1938 Manhattan, where magic is practically forgotten, young Tommy Black lives in an apartment with his reclusiv... more

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A quiet pre-dawn warning from Iggy shatters the team’s brief respite at Festung Friedrichsort. Standing on the battlements, Tommy and Naomi watch an advancing German squad that isn't launching a standard military assault. Instead, a terrifying contin... more

A colossal, skyscraper-sized water tornado erupts from the fjord, confirming an uneasy alliance with the ancient Nexxen. But the elemental breakthrough leaves Tommy physically reeling from an agonizing psychic toll. As the waters settle, Iggy drops a... more

Tommy and Naomi consider the confusing infantry strike on their stronghold, realizing the Germans were merely testing their magical defenses. As Naomi fortifies the keep with ominous new spells and hidden illusions, the agonizing wait for the true as... more

Perched on a fortified parapet overlooking a dark fjord, Naomi unleashes a terrifyingly creative array of ancient magic to decimate a Nazi vanguard. The enemy is driven into a full retreat, but a sudden chorus of screams from the waterline interrupts... more

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Jake Kerr
Showrunner and writer; associated with Artifacts of the Arcane; Nebula‑nominated fantasy author.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Sophomoric

    Leans on Harry. Why would you write characters that say “I mean” at the beginning, middle and end of sentences? “I mean” means nothing and is lazy filler. Go to college and take a writing course, or English 101.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    johnfivethousand
    United States4 months ago
  • Highly entertaining

    I’m not sure why this podcast has a 2.6 rating. It’s a 5.0 for me. I’m grateful to the creator. I’m glad amazing storytellers like this exist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnhs0!
    United States6 months ago

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Fans praise immersive world‑building and high production value for audiobooks and serialized fantasy.
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Many appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and strong character dynamics, noting it stands out in the audio drama space.

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A serialized fantasy sci‑fi audio drama set in an alternate 1938 Manhattan where magic is reawakening. The central duo—Tommy Black and his grandfather, a former archmage wielding a powerful artifact—navigate a world interrupted by an emergent magic scene, an ominous German illusionist, and a tense war backdrop. Episodes blend world‑building, strategic magic, and character-driven stakes, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere, sound design, and a sprawling cast of mages, spies, and soldiers. Notable is the integration of high‑concept magic with historical fiction, producing a rich, immersive audio experience that's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy epic fantasy, noir urban fantasy, and serialized adventures with cliffhanger pacing.

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