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A magical Harry Potter experience is coming to Reading after fans came out in force to ensure the town was selected.

Hundreds of people voted for the "Wizarding World Wands" experience, which will see nine, 15 foot high illuminated magic wands appear in the town.

The wands, in support of the Lumos children's charity, were seen in London at St Paul's Cathedral in autumn last year.

But now they are set for a tour, and will start off in Hull - the city with the most votes.

A call went out in March for fans to come forward, and they have done a magnificent job.

Discussions have begun over the logistics of where they will be in Reading, and when they might appear.

The spectacular displays are all planned for the run up to the third Spectacular Beasts movie, which is set to arrive in cinemas in November 2021.

The wands are set in concrete bases and bring to life some of the most popular characters in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

They will light up every evening in an incredible light show to music from the films.



The wands were originally created in support of Lumos, which was set up by Harry Potter creator JK Rowling, which aims to end the institutionalisation of children around the world.

Stoke and Birmingham are the other locations selected, and Reading, Berkshire, will be the only town to host the wands.