onlant, stars ortne mo max seres mary Porter and the
Pnilosopner’s stone, Nick rrost (kudeus Magrid and warwick Davis (ProTesso
hiltwick), Joined Iv and radio personality and Harry Potter superan sam
• nompson on stage tor an nistorical Canstmas lans switch-on event The Oxtord Street Harry Potter themed Christmas Lights were illuminated in spellbinding style at 6.45pm, as thousands of fans spanning the newly
pedestrianised street chanted ‘Lumos”, setting the Guinness World Record for the
‘Most People Casting a Magic Spell Simultaneously. As they did, Nick Frost and Warwick Davis pushed the button that illuminated the mile long stretch of Harry Potter themed Christmas lights between Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road along with the Great Hall themed Christmas tree in Hanover Square, met with a spectacular firework display spanning the
pedestanised section or ne snopping district Ine worla recora-setting lumination was the climax of a two and a nalt nour stage show hosted by Hits Radio and Magic FM DJs including former Pussycat
Doll kimberly wyatt, a ractor star Fleur cast, Jo star and Du Marvin Mumes and
Magic rM nost kat shood. Guinness world Records adjudicator will Muntora, said: I’m dellanted to contirm that Harry Potter tans are otticially amazına, as thev successtully set the new Guinness World Record for the Most People Casting a Magic Spell
simultaneously. “It’s Deen a magical evenino in London and a brilliant example or people power al its best. It was incredible to see fans come out in their thousands to be part of it, celebrating these Christmas lights and the world of Harry Potter, and many of
them are now Guinness World Records title holders to hoot ” Hits Radio’s Marvin Humes provided DJ sets throughout the afternoon and
evening, with carol performances by the Oxford Street Christmas Choir plus a
inemed quiz, exclusive content and lots or surprises tor all Tans in attendance The Harry Potter themed lights appear alongside Oxford Street’s iconic star Christmas lights and are inspired by the upcoming series Harry Potter and the
Philosopher’s Stone, ahead of its Christmas Day premiere on HBO Max.
Guinness
WORLD
RECORDAter Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick, said, “The show is a wonderful reimagining of everything that we know has come before. You’ll see Hogwarts
and the wizarding world in a very different way, which is fabulous.” Nick Frost, who plays Hagrid, said: “It’s been amazing, I have loved being Hagrid
and it’s a real honour to aet to be him.” Four spectacular 16 metre wide, double-sided illuminated lights all representing
one of the Hoqwarts houses – Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Gryffindor and Hufflepuf
woro٢o٧٥٠٥٠ These can now be seen at different points from Marble Arch to Tottenham Court Road. Taking over three months to design and featuring over 75,000 individual LED lights, each feature a spectacular cluster of 30 floating candles making this
the biggest ever takeover of the historical Oxford Street Christmas lights. On top of this there is also a spectacular Christmas tree in Hanover Square that is decorated with Harry Potter themed ornaments, inspired by the new series. The tree even features a magical surprise in the form of enchanted snowfall, making it
a truly enchanting spectacle in the heart of the West End.
The partnership is timed to celebrate the Christmas launch of the new HBO Original TV series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, alongside the opening of Harry Potter Shop Oxford Street – the UK’s largest official Harry Potter
