He had some paper tokens in a little pouch round his neck and he'd scribble some symbols on these to make a wish come true for the kids. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Covers scuffed with creasing, contents have light use marks and wear, binding tight and almost square. Issi had camouflaged his packing case with branches and leaves and the children could only see the middle letters ISSI NOHO, which they took to be his name. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal.

He wrote and narrated over 100 children’s television programmes which have been distributed to more than 30 different countries. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences, their sound can be likened to a meeting of Pink Floyd and the Chemical Brothers—a truly captivating blend. These were the words on the packing case in which he was discovered by the children, Sally and Andrew. Or else he uses his magic cards to provide amusement for himself – a room full of musical instruments, and even a knight on horseback to teach him to play chess. As he sits chewing his licorice shoelace, Issi plans all kinds of time-saving devices for other people, like getting a Roman soldier to help Mr Martin build a garden wall.Issi Noho was originally published by Heinemann and Piccolo, and 52 episodes of the television programme were produced for Thames Television between 1974 and 1978. Adventures into outer space, a touch of his own brand of magic in the Christmas pantomime and diving for hidden treasures under the sea!

Whether you’re a fan of electronic music, appreciate the allure of atmospheric compositions, or seek a sonic experience that transcends boundaries, Issi Noho’s ‘Grey Day’ is a track that deserves your attention. With their unique blend of psychedelic beats, ambient melodies, and cinematic soundscapes, Nick Smith and Neil Riley have carved out a distinctive musical identity.USE NO HOOKS”, but some of the writing was obscured, leaving only “IS SI NO HO” visible – hence the name the kids gave the little fellow. Nostalgia Central covers the period 1950 to 1999 and contains some words and references which reflect the attitudes of those times and which may be considered culturally sensitive, offensive or inappropriate today. If I put the correct number in I can do magic which works perfectly but if I get the number wrong my magic goes all wobbly wrong.