09 May 2019

Magical monstrosities and electrical wonders

Harry Potter fans will be spellbound when a brand-new exhibition opens this summer at the Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead.

‘Abracadabra – a magical exhibition!’ will premier in the north east town on Friday 28th June featuring original and replica objects from history, stage and screen including movie classics The Wizard of Oz, Sleepy Hollow and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

There will also be a display celebrating the 150th anniversary of ‘The Electric Wizard’, aka Walford Bodie, the infamous Aberdeenshire magician who wowed Victorian society with his use of an electric chair in his act. 

A range of themed activities will be on offer, including a magic school and potion class, and opportunities to get hands-on with all manner of real ‘magical’ creatures.

Cllr Anne Stirling, Chair of the Council's Communities Committee commented: "It's fantastic to see Live Life Aberdeenshire going from strength to strength with another intriguing exhibition coming to Peterhead. It will be the first time this particular collection has been on public display and with a range of fascinating objects as well as the accompanying activities it's sure to appeal to adults and children alike. A great day out to plan for the summer holidays!"

‘Abracadabra – a magical exhibition’ runs from Friday 28 June to Saturday August 17, for family ticket prices and opening times check out www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk