As a fantasy writer, I think it’s important to listen to “Pure Imagination” from the 1971 version of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory every once in a while: We’ll begin with a spin Traveling in the world of my creation What we’ll see will defy explanation If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view it Anything you want to, do it Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it According to Peter Ostrum, the actor who played Charlie Bucket, director Mel Stuart didn’t allow the actors to see the famous Chocolate Room set until they … Continue reading Magic and Mayhem: Welcome to a World of Pure Imagination