The magic of Harry Potter has spellbound film fans with tickets for special preview screenings at the Putney Odeon going faster than Quaffles on a Quidditch pitch.

The cinema advises people to book now with three shows already sold out.

Assistant manager Penny George told the Borough News that 1, 500 tickets had already been sold to eager Potter fans.

It is the first time the cinema has ever programmed a show so far in advance.

There are still tickets left for screenings at 11.20am and 9pm on Saturday and 11.20am, 5.45pm and 9pm on Sunday.

Tickets are £6.50 for adults and £4.50 for children. Call 020 8788 2263 or the Odeon Hotline on 0870 50 50 007.

November 12, 2001 12:00