Magic School Fantasy in both literature and film has achieved rapid success, leaving fantasy scholars questioning the secret to success within the genre. Well, Magic School Fantasy literature has many built-in tricks to create a completely immersive magical world with limited literary descriptions. Primarily, Magic School Fantasy builds on monsters and mystical elements that have already been embedded into young readers' brains through other classic fantasy outlets. The Harry Potter series, for example, includes well-known children's monsters, including witches, wizards, werewolves, dragons, and even an adaptation of classic mermaids through "merfolk." Magic School Fantasy authors also benefit from the modern school atmosphere setting to relate to young students who attend school themselves. Magic School Fantasy novels include the classic school drama, social scenes, and coming-of-age experiences that young readers can relate to, including young love, friendship, and rivalries. 

Magic School Fantasy novels primarily rely on the creation of a unique realm or universe that can be imagined in terms of our geographic/historical knowledge, while also being foreign enough to allow young readers the opportunity of escapism. Many Magic School Fantasy authors draw inspiration from real-world geographical and historical knowledge to achieve this complex nuance.  This world-building complex can be seen through J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, as it is set, geographically, in the Scottish Highlands. Furthermore, the Hogwarts school is set to resemble a traditional British boarding school with the inclusion of dormitories, uniforms, sports teams, etc.