The magic of reality how we know whats really true is a 2011 book by the british biologist richard dawkins with illustrations by dave mckean the book was released on 15 september 2011 in the united kingdom and on 4 october 2011 in the united states it is a graphic science book aimed primarily at children and young adults. The magic of reality how we know whats really true is a 2011 book by the british biologist richard dawkins with illustrations by dave mckean the book was released on 15 september 2011 in the united kingdom and on 4 october 2011 in the united states it is a graphic science book aimed primarily at children and young adults. But there is another kind of magic and it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions it is the magic of reality science packed with inspiring explanations of space time and evolution laced with humour and clever thought experiments the magic of reality explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena. It is the magic of reality science packed with inspiring explanations of space time and evolution laced with humour and clever thought experiments the magic of reality explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena