How to enroll your children into wizard school - new idea for Halloween

Two Yorkshire entrepreneurs have conjured up a novel and spooky treat for children, young people and fantasy fiction fans who will be missing out on trick or treat this Halloween.

Mystery Mail, a new concept, offers players a place at Wizard School with the potential to become the next Sorcerer’s Apprentice, if they can solve the riddles and cryptic tasks enclosed in their intriguing envelope.

The initiative was launched during lockdown in response to the increased demand for home-based activities and has been a hit with those seeking to send thoughtful gifts through the post for special occasions, as many traditional celebratory parties have been cancelled or postponed.

In addition to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry game, the company offers a Catch Me If You

Can murder mystery thriller and is also currently developing a festive game for the forthcoming Christmas market.

Players receive a mysterious envelope in the post, containing a greeting card and the ‘immersive experience’ of a gripping story, a series of puzzles to solve and a handful of cryptic clues to get their minds ticking.