BROADCASTS.com

On this week's episode of MuggleCast, we're joined by a very special guest, Mr. Thomas Taylor, who originally illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1996!\xa0 He talks about what it was like to land the job and all that ensued! Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the book that began a phenomenon!\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Thomas Taylor, illustrator of the very first Harry Potter book in the UK!\n\nThomas shares what it was like to get the job at just 23-years-old!\n\nHow did he decide to illustrate the iconic Hogwarts Express scene?\n\nDid he ever speak with J.K. Rowling?\n\nWhat was it like to be one of the first people to ever read Harry Potter?\n\nWas he ever asked to work on the remainder of the series?\n\nWho is the mysterious gentleman on the original back cover, and what's in his pocket?\n\nDid you know there is a connection between Dumbledore and The Hobbit?\n\nThomas shares his thoughts on the first Harry Potter movie, his favorite characters and his Hogwarts House!\n\nWhat was it like for him to transition from illustrator to author?\n\nBe sure to check out Taylor's other works, including The Legends of Eerie-on-Sea and follow him on Twitter and Instagram!\xa0\n\nQuizzitch: Dumbledore\u2019s nose appeared as though it had been broken how many times, according to the first chapter of Philosopher\u2019s Stone?\n\nThis week's episode is brought to you by MeUndies (get 15% off your first order, 25% off your first Membership item, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee at MeUndies.com/MuggleCast) and Shudder (stream your first 30 days of Shudder for FREE by going to Shudder.com and entering code MuggleCast)!\n\nBonus MuggleCast, available later this week: In celebration of Pride Month, we had fun whipping up some gay Harry Potter pick-ups lines (parental advisory warning: these pick-up lines are of an adult nature and not suitable for children). Become a supporter of the show today at Patreon.com/MuggleCast!\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices