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Millroy the Magician
''Millroy the Magician'' is a novel by American writer Paul Theroux. It was published in 1993 by Hamish Hamilton in the UK and by Random House the following year in the US,〔http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/t/paul-theroux/millroy-magician.htm〕 where it was chosen as one of the ''New York Times'' notable books of the year.〔http://www.nytimes.com/1994/12/04/books/notable-books-of-the-year-1994.html?pagewanted=19 NOTABLE BOOKS OF THE YEAR: 1994 - New York Times〕 The novel has been identified as one of the best of the 1990s.〔''The Best Novels of the Nineties'' by Linda Parent Lesher, page 364, ISBN 0-7864-0742-5〕 It is a satire of American consumer culture and love of fast food and contains elements of parable and magic realism.〔http://www.enotes.com/contemporary-literary-criticism/theroux-paul Enotes Paul Theroux Criticism (Vol. 159)〕
==Plot introduction==
The book concerns lonely teenager Jilly Farina and her relationship with Millroy. He is performing and calls her out of the audience and tells her he will train her to be his assistant. Millroy leaves the travelling fair and together with Jilly embarks on a mission to transform the food habits of America; converting them to Bible-based vegetarianism and promising his followers that they will live to be 200. His evangelical fervour is backed up by miraculous tricks but attracts growing opposition. He goes on to create a top-rating television show and chain of 'Day One' diners staffed by young volunteers. But Jilly is becomes increasingly uncomfortable in her role as his muse and confidante...
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