


Magic, mystery, and a boy searching for his place in a wondrous world.
Phyllo Cane dreams of becoming a magical confectioner, but fate has other plans. Cast into a whirlwind of perilous apprenticeships, he must master strange talents, face fantastic beasts, and unravel dark secrets hidden in the shadows of the magical world.
From flying on the high trapeze to the travelling in a clockwork gearphant, Phyllo’s journey is filled with whimsy, danger, and discoveries that will shape not only his future, but the fate of the Circus of Wonder itself.
Step inside The Adventures of Phyllo Cane, where every apprenticeship brings new magic, new dangers, and the chance to discover the hero within.

Rufus, the Circus of Wonder’s sly stage magician, can’t resist using his “glow” to steal from the crowd. But when his tricks drag young Phyllo Cane into danger, the boy’s journey truly begins. Step into the enchanting world of the Circus in this thrilling prequel, where every secret has a price, and Phyllo’s path of apprenticeships and destiny is set in motion.

When Phyllo Cane accidentally burns down the big top, his dream of becoming a magical confectioner goes up in smoke. Sent to the dreaded Circuit, he must survive a perilous string of apprenticeships to prove his worth. But masked men stalk the cast, acts are collapsing, and a dark force threatens the Circus itself. Can Phyllo uncover the secrets of the past—or will the magic of the Circus of Wonder be lost forever?


Magically magnificent, fantastic and ferocious. At least, that’s what you’d expect of a fire-breathing dragon. But what if yours won’t come out of its pen to perform? Join Phyllo on his next apprenticeship with the Circus of Wonder - an adventure with the fantastic beasts of the Magical Menagerie and a race against time to save their lonely dragon from destruction.

Phyllo Cane is forced to leave the only world he’s ever known and a family connection leads him to the Clockwork Cabaret – a travelling show powered by enchanted meals, mechanical marvels, and the spellbinding puppetry of Gian McDonald Singh. Hunted by the Crow mafia, and stalked by the In-Between bandits, the Cabaret hides more than its share of secrets. With enemies on every side, Phyllo must summon all his courage to protect his new friends and unlock the mysteries that are sure to change everything.
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