Mexican’s ‘Harry Potter’ hoard is world’s biggest

Guinness World Records officially recognised collection on Monday as the world No. 1, at 3,097 pieces

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 18:33

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A Mexico City man is in Hogwarts heaven after his collection of Harry Potter memorabilia was named the world’s largest.

Menahem Asher Silva Vargas has spent nearly 15 years hoarding all things 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 on Monday as the world No. 1, at 3,097 pieces. The old mark was 807.

Silva Vargas said he began with no intent to amass a huge collection. But soon it was like being under a spell.

Menahem Asher Silva Vargas a 37 year old lawyer, displays a favorite wand, as he shows off his collection of Harry Potter memorabilia after being awarded the Guinness World Record title for the largest collection, in Mexico City, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. Silva's collection consists of more than 3000 individual items, including figurines, trading cards, wands, clothing, and accessories.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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