Black and Blue Magic

How could I resist when my brother-in-law urged me to read this book, naming it as one of his favorite childhood reads?

It did not disappoint me.

Harry Houdini Marco is astounded to get to know one of his mother's boarders, Mr. Mazzeeck, who not only turns out to be a traveling salesman from another galaxy but also a wizard. Mr. Mazzeeck has to leave but, before he goes, he gifts Harry with a bottle of magical potion, and, when the boy tries it out, he grows wings and can fly.

So much fun.