Professor Marshall H. Maddern
Head of Mythical and Magical Arts at The Merlin Academy
Professor Maddern is top of his field when it comes to the study of mythical and magical arts. Having taught at The Merlin Academy for over forty years, he’s lost count of the number of student’s he’s inspired to go off on their own magical adventures.
One of his former students is the famous alchemist Sir Percy Wilberforce, who was knighted last year for his services to the food industry. Thanks to Professor Maddern’s teachings, Sir Percy discovered a simple garden herb that can transform sprouts into the most delicious food you’ve ever tasted (based on your own individual tastebuds). He says that without Professor Maddern’s enthusiasm for his subject, as well as his unique and tenacious teaching methods, he would never have discovered what a delight it can be to eat a plateful of sprouts.
Professor Maddern himself has made many magical discoveries and has written several books on the subjects of myths, legends, magical creatures and interesting facts about things you didn’t even know you were interested in.
Likes : tweed jackets
Dislikes : new-fangled things
Top tip : patience is the key to finding anything magical