How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph) and (I.Part.Chapter.Image)
Quote #10
But now I have built a new automaton… When you wind it up, it can do something I’m sure no other automaton in the world can do. It can tell you the incredible story of Georges Méliès, his wife, their goddaughter, and a beloved clock maker whose son grew up to be a magician. (2.12.8)
The final bit of magic is the book itself, which has been written by Hugo’s own creation (a really fancy automaton). The final bit of magic, in a way, is this most wondrous and adventurous story. Although we have to wonder if the guy's just referring to his computer.