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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2017
  • The Magic Shop by H. G. Wells is a disturbing little tale set on Regent Street in London. Gip leads his father into a very strange emporium...
    It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio. ©MagpieAudio 2017
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  • @melindaestridge4167
    @melindaestridge4167 2 місяці тому +12

    I'm loosing my eyesight and I appreciate these audiobooks. Thank you.

  • @rosannacellini2158
    @rosannacellini2158 4 роки тому +212

    Great narration. Enjoyed the story. These audio books are a comfort for me because, my arthritic hands make it difficult to hold books, and turn pages. I'm sure I'm not alone. Thankyou

  • @cousinsister69
    @cousinsister69 3 роки тому +14

    Greg Wagland is a wonderful narrator. Very talented. Just a perfect reading that does this terrific little spooky story great justice. Thank you so very much! From down under! 👇💜🙃

  • @DavidHunterLowell
    @DavidHunterLowell 7 років тому +174

    Another masterpiece of voice acting by Greg Wagland. Thank you Greg. Keep going!!!

    • @dttw1246
      @dttw1246 4 роки тому +7

      He does have a marvellous voice. Lovely gift.

  • @trineboviceznaku
    @trineboviceznaku 3 роки тому +43

    I found this video only a couple of hours ago and I have already listened to the story three times! I never realised how much I am missing out on due to my obnoxiously unyielding realistic view of the world - now I feel completely enthralled by magic. All thanks to one little story read by a voice actor just as talented as the writer. Seriously, this is insanely captivating. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I will definitely be going through all the other stories on your channel!

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for your comment Alex. Appreciated. Belatedly appreciated!

    • @julielevinge266
      @julielevinge266 2 роки тому +5

      His reading of Sherlock Holmes is far better than all the apparent famous people that have read it!
      ( & now charge for hearing their inferior narration!)✊

    • @lastsaint7778
      @lastsaint7778 7 місяців тому

      You can be unyieldingly realistic and have an imagination/enjoy works of fiction. It's not like you have to be a hopeless dreamer/romantic escapist to appreciate the magic of stories :)

  • @wjpperry1
    @wjpperry1 2 роки тому +12

    This is the creepiest story I've heard Greg read, masterful and chilling

  • @gimmethepinkelephant3685
    @gimmethepinkelephant3685 Рік тому +14

    It's truly amazing to think that this story was published almost 130yrs ago. It's aged perfectly. As if it was written not too long ago.

    • @Paxtonparsnip
      @Paxtonparsnip 6 місяців тому

      Probably written, first published and read next week! That sort of story. Really well read! Thank you for making the effort!

  • @LQOTW
    @LQOTW 5 років тому +178

    Beautifully read! I thoroughly enjoyed the narrator's pace, timbre, and intonation.

    • @tubescott71
      @tubescott71 4 роки тому +4

      amsterdamsel he’s a master

    • @trishrush1563
      @trishrush1563 3 роки тому +1

      @@tubescott71 I am not lying on the bu

    • @someblastedlimey3124
      @someblastedlimey3124 3 роки тому +2

      That's Greg Wagland, who also reads the Holmes stories.

    • @baronsaturday9529
      @baronsaturday9529 2 роки тому

      Yeah me too, I (finally) found a good narrator. Time to relax.... I used to listen to a lot of American mysterious and 'true' stories, but I'm sick of the narrators and the stories. This is so much better!

    • @TheSpiralnotebook
      @TheSpiralnotebook 11 місяців тому

      Great voice, reminded me of "The Equalizer" EdwRd Woodward.

  • @Jbeanz2023
    @Jbeanz2023 4 роки тому +29

    You’re voice is as hypnotic and captivating as the story. So pleased I happened upon this. You now have a fan in Virginia Beach!

  • @frustratid1230
    @frustratid1230 4 роки тому +34

    Amazingly read, I love how you slowly create the atmosphere of unease and sinisterness.

  • @ProvidusIncubus
    @ProvidusIncubus 6 років тому +80

    This is wonderful.
    Perfect story for a cold autumn day. Thank you ever so much for uploading these wonderful audiobooks.

    • @yankee2666
      @yankee2666 Рік тому +1

      Personally, I feel O. Henry eclipses all short story authors. But, if you’re a short story reader, an author named Paul Bovino has a collection of a half-dozen or so very powerfully themed short stories on Amazon in an anthology entitled “Something for the Subway.” They’re easy reads and not overly nuanced I remember being greatly moved by the stories when I first read them many years ago, but I understand that there’s an updated edition which I’m a couple of mouse clicks away from ordering.

  • @gerry5134
    @gerry5134 5 років тому +69

    Enjoyed this story very much; have never heard of it before. Well read. Shopkeeper "had a chin Like the toe cap of a boot " lol 😂

  • @kairon156
    @kairon156 4 роки тому +25

    This was nice. I've always heard of H. G. Wells but I never read any of their books before.
    Thanks for doing the narration for this book.

  • @dannyg.4421
    @dannyg.4421 5 років тому +124

    i have been listening to your Sherlock audios books for a long time usually when i am very tired. it is cozy and can close my eyes and enjoy. it takes a long time though because i fall asleep shortly and finding where i left off later on. it is a unique way to consume content but i enjoy it. i decided to try a new author you cover and knew h.g. wells was known as a great author so i gave it a shot. this is the first time i left a comment because even though i was exhausted, i didn't sleep. the story was fascinating and was only enhanced by your talent so much so that i felt it was necessary. so thank you and thank you again for introducing me to another great author. i might of not gotten around to enjoying it if it wasn't for this.

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  5 років тому +14

      Cheers DannyTilted - much appreciated!
      I admire H G Wells' breadth (in his work!). The very unusually named novel of his Tono Bungay is brilliant, IMO, and worth a read or listen.
      Now get some sleep.

    • @oOISekaIOo
      @oOISekaIOo 4 роки тому +2

      That's what I do every night!! It's hard to find the last part I remember tho haha

    • @Thawhid
      @Thawhid 2 роки тому +1

      Thx

    • @GKAZ14
      @GKAZ14 2 роки тому +1

      I oftwn listen to the good Mr. Holmes i the same way.

  • @kaf890890
    @kaf890890 5 років тому +24

    A wonderful story, and splendidly read! I have enjoyed a lot of H.G. Wells, and I think your voice skills added a great deal to my enjoyment of this particular story.
    Thank you!

  • @Pattilapeep
    @Pattilapeep 3 роки тому +18

    This was just marvelous. I had never read this story and it is truly unique. Beautifully read and totally fascinating. Please keep making these marvelous audios. Cheers Pat

  • @riggs20
    @riggs20 2 роки тому +3

    What a fun, well-written story! I guess there is a reason HG Wells is still so popular. Thank you for this magical narration!

  • @craigwarner6156
    @craigwarner6156 6 років тому +42

    Wow, done with astonishing perfection. Thank you very much.

  • @gavalar7485
    @gavalar7485 2 роки тому +4

    I absolutely loved this. I had not come across this hypnotic tale til now. First class reading of a top hole story!

  • @irenabevans3411
    @irenabevans3411 3 роки тому +7

    Another new book to me, really enjoyed the story, beautifully narrated as always, Thank You

  • @valeriebarnett7956
    @valeriebarnett7956 Рік тому +2

    Having a story told to me brings such happy memories of my father who was a wonderful story teller. So as we travelled I would ask about next episode and would recount ihe last onet to him. Then I would ask him " What then Pa " and he would tell us the next part. So thank you for a delightful return to precious time. 💗

  • @brianlocal3
    @brianlocal3 4 роки тому +7

    Greg wagland is a Master at reading these for audio!!!! Love it

  • @bassmentality
    @bassmentality 5 років тому +4

    Wonderfully read. Thank you. As a child of the 40 and 50-s radio my audio star was David Davies. We have in Britain giants of acting of all forms. Such sweet richness here. How fortunate we all are here!

  • @freeaudiobooksclub
    @freeaudiobooksclub 3 роки тому +7

    A wonderful story, and splendidly read! I have enjoyed a lot of H.G. Wells, and I think your voice skills added a great deal to my enjoyment of this particular story.
    Thank you! for uploading this book

  • @justinweber4977
    @justinweber4977 2 роки тому +1

    My grandfather is a magician, so the second I saw this title, I had to give it a listen.
    Was not disappointed, and excellent quality if the reading too!

  • @jenneferhuxley8725
    @jenneferhuxley8725 4 роки тому +3

    Thankyou X I needed that.. Just at 3:00am with no sleep, I didn't mind once I started listening X
    Stay safe all
    Xx

  • @Christyj62011
    @Christyj62011 3 роки тому +4

    Wonderfully narrated. Thank you

  • @TeenStoryTime
    @TeenStoryTime 3 роки тому +3

    Great H.G. Wells story- I was unaware of this work. Thanks for posting it.

  • @angelkotilainen
    @angelkotilainen 5 років тому +55

    Thanks for these audio books! I have to walk 2 hrs per day for physio and since November so I've been listening to my mp3 music player over n over but it doesn't do it for me anymore, I got so bored listening to music. Then I found your channel and added some of your audio books to my mp3 and I can listen to them as I walk and it's soo much more interesting! Thanks so much :)) I love your voice btw, it's perfect!! ^^

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  5 років тому +2

      Ta, Angel.

    • @robertnice8532
      @robertnice8532 5 років тому +2

      I too rather listen to stories such as these while I cycle. Time passes much faster and is more enjoyable.

    • @julielevinge266
      @julielevinge266 2 роки тому

      His voice is just so perfect,even enjoy favourite stories much more when read by this amazing narrator.
      Left in no doubt that he’s relating what actually happened to him exactly how it took place.✊♥️

  • @alidabaxter5849
    @alidabaxter5849 3 дні тому

    I fell in love with H. G. Wells' short stories when I was in my early teens and I thought and still think he was brilliant and so far ahead of his time. Think of his books too - The War of the World's, The Time Machine and The First Men in the Moon.

  • @Offshoreorganbuilder
    @Offshoreorganbuilder 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent story, and very well read.
    Many thanks.

  • @bridgetteburnett6415
    @bridgetteburnett6415 4 роки тому +5

    I want this to be so much longer than it is! So much potential to become a fantastic novel.

  • @cgl3956
    @cgl3956 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much... As another comment said 'beautifully read'. Shall look out for more books narrated by Greg Wagland.

  • @traceywright9484
    @traceywright9484 4 роки тому +10

    Greg my favourite dude what a lovely surprise. Fabulous..😍

  • @jerebuck
    @jerebuck Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much, most beautifully read, sir. You have perfect timing, the perfect voice. I couldn't do it for the life of me, accordingly, I appreciate your skill.

  • @bludaizee24
    @bludaizee24 5 років тому +7

    Excellent voice, I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you !

  • @candidapple293
    @candidapple293 3 роки тому +3

    I'm going to have nightmares. Narration was excellent.

  • @mercharris5266
    @mercharris5266 3 роки тому +15

    Lol I’ve been falling asleep to this for nights. Now I’m glad I didn’t make it too far until I was awake

  • @JustinSwapp
    @JustinSwapp 3 роки тому +6

    📖📖 Wonderful story with some ambiance, especially toward the end. The narration was enjoyable, too. 📖📖

  • @KiKiabout
    @KiKiabout 3 роки тому +2

    Love... Thank you!

  • @mrs.cracker4622
    @mrs.cracker4622 3 роки тому +2

    Very well narrated and a wonderful story. Many thanks!

  • @elizabethflynn8455
    @elizabethflynn8455 4 роки тому +4

    Beautifully read. Thank you. I enjoyed it immensely.

  • @omegaman5663
    @omegaman5663 5 років тому +53

    The voice acting was so good that I felt I was inside the creepy magic store and had to turn on my room's light. lol

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  5 років тому +16

      Sorry about that ;-)
      Please forward the bill for any extra electricity you consumed due to my acting.
      :-)

    • @Mr00dear
      @Mr00dear 4 роки тому +2

      @@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio 🤣🤣🌻🌻

    • @brianlocal3
      @brianlocal3 4 роки тому +2

      I was sucked into the world also

  • @rubytuesday5412
    @rubytuesday5412 5 років тому +2

    What a fantastic listen. I usually fall asleep while listening to audio then having to
    try to find where I left off the following night but this one kept me awake as It was just long enough to get me off to sleep as I notice a few other of your H.G.Wells are. Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment. I've subbed.

  • @Warrendoe
    @Warrendoe 4 роки тому +3

    Lovely story, read with skill and artistry of express. Thank you.

  • @kelvincruz7100
    @kelvincruz7100 2 роки тому +1

    I think these channels featuring audiobooks are haven for blind persons. 💕

  • @brucebaker810
    @brucebaker810 5 років тому +4

    Beautifully read. A rich experience offered in trade for a half hour of my life. Worth the price.
    That began as just "more happened in that half hour than in most half hours of media we get". Then it got flowery.
    Hiding this below the fold:
    A store that sells magic for children.
    Not the target market. The price.

  • @laineygrace5944
    @laineygrace5944 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for this. I have to write a report on this short story and decided to listen to it

  • @katherenaboulden8482
    @katherenaboulden8482 2 роки тому

    This was marvelous!! I love magic! Mr. Wagland and Magpie Audio I am indebted to you for your skill and expertise. Thank you💕💕

  • @DavidHunterLowell
    @DavidHunterLowell 7 років тому +62

    You got them to add CC, how wonderful for the hard of hearing such as I.

    • @romb4649
      @romb4649 5 років тому

      ?? No 'CC' on mine.... 😕

    • @otterrivers3765
      @otterrivers3765 4 роки тому +1

      Works on my kindle. Had to look for it in options.

    • @GathKingLeppbertI
      @GathKingLeppbertI 4 роки тому +2

      @@romb4649 click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right corner of the video screen.

  • @RosesAreForever1871
    @RosesAreForever1871 2 роки тому +2

    Joh, I was so worried that something bad had happened to the little kid, but it all turned out alright in the end

  • @julielevinge266
    @julielevinge266 2 роки тому

    Perfect narration,loved this story as a child,it worried me when my children were young, but now I love it again✊♥️
    Have listened to this at least a dozen times, my daughter loves it too👍

  • @AndrewBuckleBookReviews
    @AndrewBuckleBookReviews 3 роки тому +2

    Thoroughly enjoyable !! Excellent reading

  • @DSBAudio
    @DSBAudio 4 роки тому +2

    Great narration, excellent production - a great story by one of the Greats, thanks :)

  • @carolwoodhouse4311
    @carolwoodhouse4311 2 роки тому

    Beautiful stories, beautifully read. Thank you.x

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio 5 років тому +7

    So well done! Thank you!

  • @Silvanafromchester
    @Silvanafromchester 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for uploading ...very very enjoyable and a beautifully read story.

  • @thehangingparsiple5692
    @thehangingparsiple5692 9 місяців тому

    ...."it's amazing what people bring in with them".👹
    I enjoyed this so much.
    Wells slyly pulls the reader in to share this discomforting, cleverly crafted tale with his occasional appeals: "well, you know, what would you do?"
    How simply he writes it, almost like a children's story, yet it's impossible to ignore the uneasiness building behind it.
    The ending is perfect - perfectly wrapped up, yet not.
    Fabulous narration!

  • @anthonyturton8091
    @anthonyturton8091 2 роки тому +1

    Wow so beautifully read. So expressive and clear, feeding the imagination of the listener but not dominating and what a lovely piece of writing,
    Reminded me of a radio 4 version of "Sometimes children....."
    Thank you for your performance Mr Wagland
    if you ever want to do another short Wells. "The Chronic Argonauts" which came a while before "the time machine"
    might suit well.

  • @rubenjames7345
    @rubenjames7345 4 роки тому +5

    A true classic. How could anyone TD this?

  • @kgd9725
    @kgd9725 4 роки тому +2

    I read this when I was a little boy in school. Brought back memories and the same feeling of pleasure.

  • @alexapenn6399
    @alexapenn6399 7 років тому +11

    wow - done in 2017 - a really real new one. and a new story for me - loved it - thanks! :}

  • @gabbylol9538
    @gabbylol9538 4 роки тому +5

    i had to read an audio book for english and i didn’t want to read a longggg book so this saved me. thank you❤️

  • @winterhaydn5640
    @winterhaydn5640 5 років тому +112

    perfect example of how children have such curious minds full of wonder … and adults only care about bills. lol

    • @littleripper312
      @littleripper312 4 роки тому +5

      You say that like adults are villains. It's because life and society demand so much of you that there's not much left.

    • @magicknight13
      @magicknight13 3 роки тому

      Karen Carpenter thank you so much Karen Carpenter - the name of one of my all time favorite singers , and now, a very kind hearted, open minded, splendid person. The world is lucky to have you

    • @Shar1022
      @Shar1022 3 роки тому +1

      Being w/a child who is full of wonder in their mind & eyes full of curiosity.... will open everything anew for us adults.....if only we take the time to enjoy it ourselves!

    • @rosemariemcgowan6388
      @rosemariemcgowan6388 2 роки тому +1

      Case of having to pay bills sadly x

    • @m1galler
      @m1galler 2 роки тому

      The adults are trapped in this way intentionally because the bad forces too know magic
      Binding magic is what is used to trap the souls of adults.

  • @alexsandrarosas6849
    @alexsandrarosas6849 3 роки тому +2

    Exquisit! Thank you.

  • @floygrace6559
    @floygrace6559 Рік тому

    Absolutely enjoyed your narration, perfect for the story.

  • @heatherclough8233
    @heatherclough8233 3 роки тому +34

    You know the only problem with you narrating this video, is that it makes it too real and this story is just plain creepy! Felt like I was there. I wanted to throw something at that shop keeper. Lol.

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  3 роки тому +5

      It is a bit creepy!

    • @swkoppable
      @swkoppable 2 роки тому

      Yeah, I felt like I’d been there. I’d love to go there with my husband and daughter, two magic enthusiasts, especially it’s free🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

    • @karenbanks5985
      @karenbanks5985 2 роки тому

      @@swkoppable that sounds great

  • @troyteague9514
    @troyteague9514 2 роки тому

    Beautiful wonderful narration! Nice voice great tale

  • @leithagrover9116
    @leithagrover9116 3 роки тому +3

    I really enjoyed this. Thank you

  • @RallyTheTally
    @RallyTheTally 2 роки тому

    great work, love listening to it while I write myself.

  • @4Beats4Me
    @4Beats4Me Рік тому

    Wonderful story, wonderfully read.

  • @cynthiaholland13
    @cynthiaholland13 2 роки тому

    Fantastic story! Thank you. My first non Arthur Doyle story here

  • @nao.frs_
    @nao.frs_ 3 роки тому +2

    I also loved to hear him reading!

  • @jasminmohdzain
    @jasminmohdzain 5 років тому +2

    Thank you from Malaysia. That was delightful & magical 😀

  • @roxannehillman8016
    @roxannehillman8016 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely loved this story, and your narration was superb!
    I have M.E and am bedbound a lot of the time, don't even have the strength to read, so these are a real blessing.
    I have subscribed!

  • @francisgarcia6310
    @francisgarcia6310 4 роки тому +2

    Great story, it gripped my attention from the start and so well told.

  • @tameshashaw7578
    @tameshashaw7578 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for such a wonderful story 😊

  • @cindyhilt9371
    @cindyhilt9371 4 роки тому +3

    How wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed this new to me story. I thought I had read all the H.G. Wells stories available, but , obviously I missed this excellent story. I wish current authors were able to write such fine stories. What do you know, an excellent work without any interruptions of the plot for soft core porn.

  • @toonbat
    @toonbat 4 роки тому +5

    To be honest, I was rather nervous about the ending. I've read Brian Frond and Alan Lee's book on Faeries, and was worried that the real child had been spirited away and replaced with a doppleganger, in accordance to local folklore.

    • @soslothful
      @soslothful 3 роки тому

      There is a TV version, probably from the 60's, and as I recall the kid just vanished entirely.

  • @andmoreagain9
    @andmoreagain9 Рік тому

    Outstanding, Sir, thank you

  • @johnmartin4650
    @johnmartin4650 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @nancyM1313
    @nancyM1313 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Greg🌷🕊

  • @joeomalley2835
    @joeomalley2835 4 роки тому

    Read this one awhile back. Fun story and great job with the narration here. Thanks for posting.

  • @rich_john
    @rich_john 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic channel and Fantastically narrated

  • @jmn0709
    @jmn0709 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Greg!

  • @Persephonetoo
    @Persephonetoo 4 роки тому +3

    A thoroughly enchanting story. Reminds me of Neil Gaiman reading his short stories. :-)

  • @dollclique8616
    @dollclique8616 2 роки тому

    Perfect narration and sweet story.

  • @elkiness
    @elkiness 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you! So enjoyed this. Best regards from Israel....

  • @user-zn7of3bd6o
    @user-zn7of3bd6o 8 місяців тому

    Excellent Thank you 😊

  • @schnoz2372
    @schnoz2372 4 роки тому +1

    Genius writer. Expert narrator. Great video.

  • @poetryjones7946
    @poetryjones7946 4 роки тому +6

    A great reader! 🌹🌹

  • @lparsons6977
    @lparsons6977 4 роки тому +2

    Loved it, thank you!

  • @artemis4478
    @artemis4478 4 роки тому

    Thanks for posting

  • @liquidsleepgames3661
    @liquidsleepgames3661 2 роки тому

    These audo books have beenna godsend for work. Makes the day fly by

  • @salonschoolsgroup3180
    @salonschoolsgroup3180 3 роки тому +1

    Very well done- good story...

  • @robbk7099
    @robbk7099 5 років тому +2

    Your real good....thank you!!!

  • @briandouglasahern7067
    @briandouglasahern7067 4 роки тому +4

    That was wonderful!!

  • @ArchiveofSoutheastAsianMusic
    @ArchiveofSoutheastAsianMusic 4 роки тому +1

    great story and great reading

  • @deeplydeepali
    @deeplydeepali 4 роки тому +3

    This storyteller held me.

  • @peterdavey8348
    @peterdavey8348 Рік тому

    Great story beautifully read.