»One can never guess what will happen in the next few pages. Emanuel Bergmann writes in a fresh, original style full of empathy. The Trick is both thrilling entertainment and sophisticated literature.«

»A sensational debut.«

»Bergmann’s storytelling is a feat of magic in and of itself.«

»Sweet, funny, magical.«

»A lovely story. A tale for those who continue to look for magic in the world.«

»The tragedy of the past weaves together with humor, love, and a belief in the impossible in The Trick.«

»The Trick [ . . . ] is a cheerful picaresque novel, in which even extreme pain transforms into a smile and history becomes reconciled with a pleasant and reassuring story, instead of catching fire and burning in a devastating blaze.«

»The most significant peculiarity of the novel lies in the immediacy of its writing, in its simplicity and flow, in the subtle irony that pervades it, even when it evokes the most tragic moments of Europe’s history. [ . . . ] People like to read stories like this one, even if they cannot believe in magic or charitable deceptions.«

»Haunting«

»This is a wonderful, inspiring book. Don’t miss it.«

»Bergmann packs in enough minor magic and miracles along the way to leave the reader willing to fall under his spell in an entrancing diversion.«

»The novel has humor and magic.«