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The Boy Who Lived

When Magic and Reality Collide: my story, with a foreword by Daniel Radcliffe

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The Boy Who Lived

By: David Holmes
Narrated by: David Holmes, Toby Laurence
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 THE INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR FROM HARRY POTTER STUNTMAN DAVID HOLMES: PERFECT FOR HARRY POTTER FANS.

NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR, WITH A FOREWORD BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE NARRATED BY TOBY LAURENCE.

As stunt double to Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, stuntman David Holmes helped to move J.K. Rowling's era-defining story from the page to the big screen. His work as a real-life Fall Guy enabled him to create some of the most memorable action sequences in the Wizarding World, as he became the first person ever to play Quidditch. In living his own hero's journey, David was also one of only a handful of people to have worn the iconic wizard's cape, glasses and scar in front of the cameras.

That is, until an accident changed his life forever.

During the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, David broke his neck in a stunt rehearsal and was instantly paralysed. From talented junior gymnast and stunt prodigy to fully qualified Hollywood stuntman, his story is a brutally honest portrait of a man who lost everything but found different ways to reimagine new possibilities with love, friendship and optimism - and he later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life. David's behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest film series of all time is both jaw-dropping and hilarious.

Powerful and emotional, his is a story of hope and vulnerability and paints a picture of what it truly takes to rebuild a life and become The Boy Who Lived. ©2024 Ripple Productions (Essex) Limited Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV People with Disabilities Magic Users Wizardry Magic Heartfelt Inspiring Witty

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His brilliantly-titled memoir tells a story of resilience, pain and joy
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Truly great story of David’s accident and life before,during and after his accident. Must read.

What a guy. What a story. What a life.

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David maintained his right to read his story. It’s the right call. It’s all the more meaningful when David speaks his truth. Thank you David.

Strength among challenge

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Inspiring story from a truly inspiring man, thanks for that holmsey, what a guy !
I wish you all the best for the future and u show everyone how you have no fear !

Everything

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David Holmes has such an incredible story. From one extreme life to another. No matter who you are I'm sure you'll be able to find some sort of relatable experiences to David. I have never met a more inspiring person, with such a wealth of knowledge. What a privilege it was to have David himself share something so personal and raw. We can all learn a valuable lesson about resilience.

David Holmes; The boy who INSPIRED!

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What a beautiful and tragic story, but it was moving and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story

So moving

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