To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book, the British Library is hosting an exhibition of the real-life magical history behind JK Rowling's beloved classics. With exclusive access to a priceless collection of artifacts, take a tour around this mesmerizing show. Rowling herself examines the most exciting items on display, and opens her private archive to reveal drawings and drafts that have been hidden away for years. As opening night arrives, famous fans marvel at this fascinating trove of delights, like Harry Potter seeing Diagon Alley for the first time.

Originally released by BBC, 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 22, 2019.

Introduction: A History of Magic (2:13); --Magical Display (2:53); -- Nicolas Flamel (5:16); -- Mandragora (5:01); -- British Botanist (5:21); -- "Of Witches and Soothsayers" (1:56); -- Mystical Museum (3:41); -- Top Witchcraft Tool (3:46); -- Say the Magic Words (3:31); -- Prophesy (6:26); -- Transformation Spells (2:54); -- "It Feels Quite Surreal" (6:51); -- Credits: Harry Potter: A History of Magic (0:35);.