Samual has finally stepped into his role as the Town Magician, using his magic to protect the village and dazzle the crowds with Advisor Rory by his side. Life is good—until a ruthless bounty hunter arrives, demanding the town hand over a fugitive. The fugitive? Samual’s father.
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S.A. Schneider
S.A. Schneider believes every great story starts with imagination—and maybe a wolf. (He has one. It helps.)
From epic Lego battles to action figure showdowns, he’s been building magical worlds since childhood. Now, he brings those worlds to life in adventurous middle grade fantasy books that spark creativity and curiosity.
When he’s not writing, he’s helping kids—and the grown-ups who guide them—discover the magic of storytelling. Whether it’s books, choose-your-own-adventure tales, or video game scripts, he’s on a mission to show that writing can be more than a hobby—it can be a lifelong journey.
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Town Magician Series
Small local towns are protected by magicians. This is the story of one magician’s rise and his adventures. Join Samual, Rory, Clarise, Toby and Cat as they face trials together.
There’s a real fun and exuberance in your storytelling
– Cate
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June 14, 2025
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June 12
Tallmadge Rec Center
The Tallmadge Farmers Market sponsored by the City will open on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The hours and location remain the same, 4-7 PM in the Tallmadge Recreation Center parking lot every Thursday through October 9, 2025. We hope you will visit this season!
July 18 – 20
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Choose Your Own Adventure 4 – Path Choices
Let's talk in more detail about the differen types of paths that you can use in your book. Since these stories aren't a straight linear progression, you need to include choices for the reader. This makes it feel like they are in control of the story and its...
Discussion Questions – Embracing the Magic
These are discussion questions compiled from each chapter. There is also a study guide available that includes Discussion Questions and Words to Know for Embracing the Magic and the short stories: Clarise and the Night Show and Faking the Magic. Chapter 1 & 2 :...
Embracing the Magic – Words to Know
Below is the Words to Know section from the first Town Magician book. These are words used in the story and gathered in one place to help teachers and parents see them easily. Feel free to use this list with your kids and look for them in Embracing the Magic....
