WIZARD OF MADEIRA
A mythic novel rooted in Madeira’s ancient Laurisilva.
Explore the Hidden Chronicles & Mystical Secrets of the Forest
Wizard of Madeira
A mythic novel rooted in the forest of Madeira.
Both timeless and immediate, Wizard of Madeira explores the mysteries of déjà vu, the shifting nature of identity, and the secret valleys of reality itself.
With language steeped in reverence for nature and alive with myth, it conjures a world where love and loss are never final, and where the forest itself whispers the truth of eternity.
"Wizard of Madeira is a new classic for lovers of Magical Realism and travel adventure."
The Avian Oracle
A Chronicle of Wizard of Madeira.
The Avian Oracle is a tale of intrigue about a woman confronting her own past, her unique connection to nature, and the realization that the spirit of the forest has been guiding her toward this moment her entire life. Sample the immersive realm and magical realism of this compelling Wizard of Madeira chronicle set in wartime 40s Madeira.
"I found The Wizard of Madeira while researching the island’s history and looking for something to read on my hiking and ocean-swimming trip and I’m so glad I did. It pulled me in immediately"
"I picked it up anticipating legends and fantasy, yet I ended up gaining a deep appreciation for Madeira’s genuine ecological and historical heritage. The writer seamlessly integrates factual flora, fauna, and past moments into the plot"
"I read this book while traveling around Madeira for the first time, and it honestly made a place that already felt magical seem even more surreal."
"Enjoyable and satisfying read. I was quite pleasantly surprised by how everything tied together at the end, despite the different stories across time periods. I'll look forward to picking this back up and reading again"
The Lost Compass
A Chronicle of Wizard of Madeira.
In 1932, newlyweds Catarina Blackwood and Miguel Santos arrive in Madeira seeking adventure, reinvention, and a fresh beginning far from the expectations of London society.
"Incredible. Very philosophical and life-affirming. Especially loved the ideas about deja vu and living multiple lifetimes. I read this book while I was in Madeira and it elevated my hiking experience so much"
"This book was given to me as a thoughtful gift, and it quickly became one of my most cherished reads. Far from a typical historical tale, it beautifully intertwines authentic island events with Madeira’s unique wildlife and lush ecosystems"
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About The Author
Simon Victor is a British writer, artist, and director whose work bridges storytelling, visual art, and immersive experience. A live director for SXSW since 2008, he has also written for television, with screenplays accepted by the Sundance Institute and Cartoon Network.
His debut novel, Wizard of Madeira, reflects his enduring love for Madeira’s ancient Laurisilva forests, blending history, myth, and magical realism into a story shaped by memory, nature, and mystery.
