The Magician of Samarkand

The Magician of Samarkand is a children's book by Alan Temperley which was made into a special three-part television program in 2006 for the British series Jackanory.[1][2] The television special starred Ben Kingsley and was produced and directed by Nick Willing.[3] The special was nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the category of drama.[4]

Plot

An evil magician moves into a small town in Asia and becomes enamored by Anahita, a poor girl who is in love with the local prince. The magician wishes to enslave Anahita, so she and her friends scheme to overthrow him.

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