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01 / THE SOUND
Hear the Magic
Meet the people who help every voice and instrument sound amazing.
✦ THE APPLE TREE GANG PRESENTS
BEHIND
THE MAGIC!
Celebrating the people behind live entertainment — and supporting Backup Tech.
Come backstage with the gang, meet the real crew and discover how teamwork makes the magic happen. A book launch with heart, inspired by an extraordinary industry.
ALL ACCESS
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✨TO ADVENTURE ★
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OUR CHARITY — BACKUP TECH
For the people who make the magic happen.
Backup Tech is on board with the Behind the Magic launch. The charity supports technical entertainment professionals with financial and wellbeing assistance. Together, we are developing a book-launch campaign that celebrates the industry and gives something back.
Discover Backup Tech ↗Registered charity no. 1159168
MEET THE MAGIC-MAKERS
Who makes the show happen?
There are amazing jobs backstage. Explore a few of the real roles that help turn an idea into a brilliant performance.
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02 / THE LIGHTS
See the Magic
Discover how colour, light and clever timing transform a stage.
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03 / THE CREW
Make It Happen
Find out who builds, checks and looks after everything backstage.
FOR CURIOUS YOUNG EXPLORERSWelcome to the
Welcome to the
Junior Crew Club!
Every great show needs curious minds. Explore the festival map, spot the backstage clues and create your very own AAA backstage pass.
Free family activity • No sign-up needed
EXPLORE!
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A BOOK LAUNCH WITH PURPOSEOne adventure.
One adventure.
One big crew.
We’re proud to team up with Backup Tech for the launch of Book 3, The Backstage Mystery, celebrating the people who make live entertainment happen.
We’ll share the full fundraising details here once they’re finalised.
Discover Backup Tech’s work ↗BOOKS 1–3 · AMAZON RELEASEThree adventures.
Three adventures.
Arriving 16 November.
The Runaway Horse, The Missing Starfish and The Backstage Mystery release on Amazon on .
Find your next adventure on Amazon.
INSPIRED BY A REAL INDUSTRY🎤 Real crew storiesShort interviews and photographs from working professionals — coming soon. 📖 From book to backstageSee how moments in the adventure connect to real entertainment jobs.
A peek behind the pages
In The Apple Tree Gang and the Backstage Mystery, the gang discover that the real magic isn't only what happens on stage — it's the people working together behind the scenes.
Here we'll share simple stories from real crews, fun facts for children and glimpses into the inspiration behind the book.