Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Premier

Harry Potter magic hit Asia today morning, as aspiring witches and wizards crowded into bookstores to get their hands on the first copies of a new play that imagines the hero as an adult.

Launch parties for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child were held hours after the play's premiere in London, setting the stage for a return of the series that has captivated readers and movie audiences worldwide

"You've been amazing for years at keeping Harry Potter secrets so you didn't spoil the books for readers who came after you," Ms Rowling said in the video message

The script of a new Harry Potter play, which is due to be published on July 31 following its world premiere in London, was already a bestseller on the British version of Amazon today.

Harry Potter magic hit Asia today morning, as aspiring witches and wizards crowded into bookstores to get their hands on the first copies of a new play that imagines the hero as an adult.

Launch parties for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child were held hours after the play's premiere in London, setting the stage for a return of the series that has captivated readers and movie audiences worldwide

"You've been amazing for years at keeping Harry Potter secrets so you didn't spoil the books for readers who came after you," Ms Rowling said in the video message

The script of a new Harry Potter play, which is due to be published on July 31 following its world premiere in London, was already a bestseller on the British version of Amazon today.