“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston.

Complete with gasp-inducing magic and a deep nostalgia for the Harry Potter universe, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a spellbindingly fun and a plot-packed return to some iconic moments.

The nearly three-hour show, now playing through Dec. 20 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, triumphs with its dazzling on-stage spells, bringing the true magic of J.K. Rowling’s world right to your eyes. The plot, originally written by Rowling, Jack Thorne, and Jack Tiffany, feels like a chaotic road trip through the original series’ greatest hits — which should land well with fans of the books and movies.

The first scene of the play picks up right where Harry Potter fans left off, driving home the nostalgic core

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