What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Magician's Nephew
Clive Staples Lewis · Book · 2005
If you loved The Magician's Nephew, start with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Andrew Adamson, 2005) — a film on the same thread. Below: 3 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Magician's Nephew across media.
If you loved The Magician's Nephew, you clearly crave stories where the boundaries between our mundane reality and extraordinary realms dissolve.
Films on the same thread
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Andrew Adamson · Film · 2005
Shares 3 threads with The Magician's Nephew: Good vs Evil, Children's Fantasy, Portal Fantasy.
Just as The Magician's Nephew explores the origin of Narnia, this film captures the wonder of stepping through a simple portal into a kingdom gripped by an eternal winter.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Michael Apted · Film · 2010
Shares 3 threads with The Magician's Nephew: Good vs Evil, Children's Fantasy, Portal Fantasy.
Fans of The Magician's Nephew will appreciate how this journey forces characters to confront their own temptations and greed while navigating the vast, magical edges of the Narnian world.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Andrew Adamson · Film · 2008
Shares 2 threads with The Magician's Nephew: Good vs Evil, Children's Fantasy.
Returning to the world first established in The Magician's Nephew, this story deepens the stakes of good versus evil as the Pevensie siblings fight for the future of Narnia.
Series on the same thread
The Magicians
Sera Gamble · Series · 2015
Explores: Coming of Age, Existential Crisis, The Burden of Power.
This series offers a darker, mature look at the discovery of magical worlds, echoing the way The Magician's Nephew presents a secret, powerful realm hidden just beyond our reach.
The Librarians: The Next Chapter
Dean Devlin · Series · 2025
Explores: found family, secret societies, fish out of water.
Much like the accidental discovery of new worlds in The Magician's Nephew, this show features a protagonist dealing with the chaotic, reality-bending consequences of unleashed magic in our world.
His Dark Materials
Jack Thorne · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with The Magician's Nephew: Good vs Evil.
Like the interdimensional travel depicted in The Magician's Nephew, this narrative expands the scope of its universe to include complex parallel worlds where magic and science are deeply entwined.
Merlin
Jake Michie · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with The Magician's Nephew: Good vs Evil.
Those who enjoyed the destiny-driven characters of The Magician's Nephew will find a similar sense of wonder in this exploration of hidden magical potential and the burden of duty.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast mirrors the adventurous spirit found in The Magician's Nephew by focusing on a group dynamic as they navigate a high fantasy world filled with unexpected magical perils.
The Magnus Archives
Podcast
Explores: Esoteric Research, The Weird, Paranormal Investigation.
Readers fascinated by the esoteric research and hidden truths in The Magician's Nephew will be drawn to this investigation of the weird and the secrets held within an archive.
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Common questions
Is The Magician's Nephew the first book in the series?
The Magician's Nephew was written by Clive Staples Lewis after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. While this edition is packaged for adults, it retains its place in the sequence and includes a sample chapter from its sequel to help guide your reading experience.
Does this edition of The Magician's Nephew include extra content?
Yes, this specific 2005 edition of The Magician's Nephew features an exclusive P.S. section. This section provides detailed information regarding the history of the book and includes a sample chapter from its sequel, offering additional context for readers interested in the background of the story.
Was The Magician's Nephew written before The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
No, The Magician's Nephew was written after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Despite being a prequel in the narrative, the author composed this work later, and this specific edition includes supplementary material about the book's history to explain its development.
How should I read The Magician's Nephew in relation to the sequel?
Since this edition of The Magician's Nephew includes a sample chapter from its sequel, you can use that excerpt to transition into the next part of the story. The book is designed to provide both the main narrative and historical background for fans of the series.