2002; "First published in the United States in 2002" stated on copyright page; illustrated by Kurt Wiese; The Overlook Press; hardbound; very good condition of book and dust jacket with very minor wear.
 
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Freddy the Magician (originally 1947) is the 14th book in the humorous children's series Freddy the Pig written by American author Walter R. Brooks and illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Freddy is ecstatic over the opportunity to learn magic tricks from a professional. However, it becomes apparent that this is part of a criminal plot to recover stolen money. Freddy and the Bean animals match their magic and wits onstage and offstage against the crooked magician.