No word whether Guinness World Records sent an owl to notify him
Menahem Asher Silva Vargas might need to find the Room of Requirement.
The Mexico City man probably could use some extra space these days, as he’s acquired no fewer than 3,097 pieces of Harry Potter memorabilia.
Vargas will have to settle for a definitively Muggle Guinness World Record. His collection—which includes everything from toy figurines to replica Quidditch brooms—obliterated the previous record holder, an 807-item assortment, like a Reductor Curse from Dumbledore’s wand itself.
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Mexico City man is in Hogwarts heaven after his collection of “Harry Potter” paraphernalia was named the world’s largest.
Menahem Asher Silva Vargas has spent nearly 15 years hoarding memorabilia related to British author J.K. Rowling’s young-adult wizard-fantasy series, which spawned eight blockbuster films.
His collection fills two rooms and counts everything from magic wands and toy figurines to Gryffindor scarves and replica Quidditch brooms.
Guinness World Records officially recognised it Monday as the world No 1, at 3,097 pieces. The old mark was 807.
Silva Vargas said he began collecting without any intent to amass a huge collection. But soon it was like being under a spell.
He laughingly called his obsession both a blessing and a curse: “My salary, my bonuses ... it all ended up here.”
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http://www.theguardian.com/books/201...n-world-record
http://time.com/3452667/harry-potter...ia-collection/
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