Reports say production on HBO’s “Harry Potter” series has been forced to microchip broomsticks and wands following thefts of “magical props” from the set. The Daily Mail reports that thieves took a number of these items, prompting the production team to introduce additional security measures. According to the report, the microchipping applies to broomsticks and wands used for filming, with the aim of improving tracking and recovery if items go missing again. The outlets describe this as a practical response to the losses, rather than as a change to the story or cast. The report does not provide details on when the thefts occurred, how many items were stolen, or whether any items were recovered. It also does not specify who is responsible for the security upgrade or what the full range of measures includes beyond microchipping. Overall, the accounts agree that the thefts lead to increased inventory control of key filming props.