Since 2001, Manka Bros. has enjoyed global success with its spectacular Magpies franchise (based on the hugely popular novels by British writer Martin Hagham) about the Newcastle United football team with supernatural powers. Unfortunately, Mr. Hagham died just after completing the fourth book, Magpies on Sadr Day, which Manka Bros. filmed and released in 2007.

Recently, his son Purdip Hagham completed the fifth novel, Magpies And The Pervasive Evil (Manka Books) which Manka Bros. Films immediately snapped up and put into production.

Many fans have written in asking how the amazing special effects are put together for the Magpie movies. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the magic happens. Enjoy!