Harry Potter's magic sales help conjure up profit rise at Bloomsbury

Sales of JK Rowling’s much-loved books jump 133%, boosted by illustrated edition, contributing to 8% profit rise at publisher

Harry Potter is still working his magic on sales nearly 20 years on, after they more than doubled over the past year.

Sales of the enduringly popular books by JK Rowling jumped by 133% in the 12 months to 29 February, boosted by an illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

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