 Illusionist Paul Kieve (qv) served as a consultant. He taught  magic to several members of the cast including  Daniel Radcliffe (qv) and Emma Watson (II) (qv) (Harry and  Hermione) and worked extensively to create physical magical effects.  He is the first illusionist to have worked on any of the series of  films. He is also to make a cameo appearance in the film in a scene  in the Three Broomsticks pub.