When it comes to capturing the imagination, few franchises do it better than Harry Potter. The idea of a magical subculture existing in our world, one that you might catch a glimpse of at any moment, is immensely intriguing. And being plucked out of your normal life and told you have magical powers?

Augmented reality makes great use of the Move; Captures the magic and wonder of Harry Potter

Little in the way of replay value; Disappointing ending

Once the books and movies had reached their conclusion, fans of the Harry Potter universe were able to peek into this world once more with

Sony's take on Harry Potter may not feature the bespectacled wizard and his loyal friends, but it is set in the same universe and has one distinctive feature: new stories written by J.K. Rowling presented with a new type of peripheral: the Wonderbook.

Wonderbook: Book of Spells is less a game and more an interactive extension of the Harry Potter universe that delves into the history and practice of the series' most famous magical incantations. It's delightfully acted, beautifully presented, and surprisingly immersive.

I'm not easily swayed by new technology, especially if it only exists for the sake of flash or seeks to replace substance with dumbed-down special effects.

The PS3's new Wonderbook peripheral launches with possibly the best hook ever... the magical world of..

The Wonderbook Isn't Quite Magical, But It's Close.

Wow this was awesome. I had to test it out to make sure it worked for my neice (bought used from a third party) and it was just amazing. Very interactive, great use of the camera and the book to really get the kids involved.

A brilliant little story/game for any child (or child at heart) interested in the Harry Potter Universe. At the end of the day, it is a child's game for an easy and relaxed game using the move. My child was absolutely fascinated by the game and Wonderbook. Even I had a go and thought it was great.

LEARN SPELLS LIKE HARRY!!!