Part of the magic of the top-rated Harry Potter series is the special effects, flying on broomsticks, spells, a flying car, disappearing in a fireplace; it all happens when Harry Potter is around; however, how do the movie makers make these special effects? Actually, there are many visual effects companies and specialists which work together, depending on their specific area of expertise. This is how just some of the effects in the movie series are created - Jason Howden