

The Harry Potter Effect
A few months ago, my family and I visited Universal Studios to see the Harry Potter parks. My wife and I have enjoyed watching the movies, but this visit was mainly for our nine-year-old daughter, a self-described “Potterhead” who has immersed herself in the books, the characters, and the story. The parks are very well done, and if you are willing to suspend adult disbelief for a little while, you can easily get caught up in the atmosphere: quaint streets, dark alleys, castle