MAGIC is in the air with the recent Asia Pacific premiere of “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” at The Londoner Macao. The all-new, behind-the-scenes, interactive touring exhibition is the most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World. The exhibition will delight visitors through powerful storytelling and innovative technology, as they explore beloved moments from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films, as well as from the Tony award-winning Broadway production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Upon entry, each guest is given an exhibition wristband to support their personalized experience using best-in-class immersive design and technology. From selecting a Hogwarts House to picking a wand and Patronus, visitors are able to create their own uniquely magical moments while earning points for their house with each interactive activity. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will experience everything from the hall of moving portraits to the famed scene of the Great Hall with floating candles, to exploring Hogwarts classrooms, filled with authentic props and costumes. Hagrid’s Hut and oversized chair is perfect for photos, as is the “cupboard under the stairs” from Harry’s childhood. In addition, vignettes from “Fantastic Beasts” and costumes from “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” are included in the exhibition, making “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” the most in-depth touring exhibition looking at the entire Wizarding World, perfect for both longtime fans and those just starting to experience the magic. Spanning more than 30,000 square feet with over 20 celebratory galleries, the exhibition offers many exciting features. The From Page to Screen Gallery showcases a first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” encased in a Gringotts-inspired vault and is surrounded by an inspirational video and literary quotes, reconnecting guests to the story as they are introduced to the exhibition. The Hogwarts Castle Gallery features an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements like the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder’s Map, where guests will see their name appear, prompting them to continue their exploration of the exhibition. The Great Hall Gallery is a space that allows visitors to celebrate magical seasonal moments in its iconic architecture. The Hogwarts Houses Gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience, allowing guests the opportunity to experience more personalized moments with the Hogwarts house they select during their preregistration. While guests may gravitate towards one house, this gallery will enable visitors to experience all the Hogwarts houses in a celebratory hall featuring an iconic Sorting Hat, perfect for photos, while surrounded by freshly designed house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows. Hogwarts Classrooms are filled with iconic props, creatures, and costumes. Visitors will interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets about iconic classroom moments. They will brew potions in the Potions Classroom, predict the future in Divination, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse, and use their digital wand to defeat a boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Hagrid’s Hut and the Forbidden Forest offers an interactive Patronus charm experience. Guests will then uncover iconic creatures hidden in the forest such as centaurs and Acromantulas, and explore inside a recreation of Hagrid’s Hut. An exclusive collection of “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” merchandise is available in the onsite retail shop. Fans can choose from a range of products such as apparel, jewelry, and edible treats, including Chocolate Frogs and bottled and draft Butterbeer. “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” was premiered in Philadelphia, the U.S., over a year ago. More than 1.7 million visitors have enjoyed this captivating exhibit, which is also now on view in New York and Barcelona. (Tang Li) | 