<P> In 1926 , British wizard and `` magizoologist '' Newt Scamander arrives by ship to New York en route to Arizona . He encounters Mary Lou Barebone , a No - Maj woman who heads the New Salem Philanthropic Society . As Newt listens to her speech about how witches and wizards are real and dangerous , a Niffler escapes from Newt 's magically expanded suitcase , which houses various magical creatures . As Newt attempts to capture the Niffler , he meets No - Maj cannery worker and aspiring baker Jacob Kowalski , and they unwittingly swap suitcases . Demoted Auror Tina Goldstein arrests Newt for the chaos caused by the Niffler and takes him to the Magical Congress of the United States of America ( MACUSA ) headquarters , hoping to regain her former position . However , as Jacob 's suitcase contains only baked goods , Newt is released . At Jacob 's tenement apartment , several creatures escape from Newt 's suitcase . </P>
<P> In 1926 , British wizard and `` magizoologist '' Newt Scamander arrives by ship to New York en route to Arizona . He encounters Mary Lou Barebone , a No - Maj woman who heads the New Salem Philanthropic Society . As Newt listens to her speech about how witches and wizards are real and dangerous , a Niffler escapes from Newt 's magically expanded suitcase , which houses various magical creatures . As Newt attempts to capture the Niffler , he meets No - Maj cannery worker and aspiring baker Jacob Kowalski , and they unwittingly swap suitcases . Demoted Auror Tina Goldstein arrests Newt for the chaos caused by the Niffler and takes him to the Magical Congress of the United States of America ( MACUSA ) headquarters , hoping to regain her former position . However , as Jacob 's suitcase contains only baked goods , Newt is released . At Jacob 's tenement apartment , several creatures escape from Newt 's suitcase . </P>
when was fantastic beasts and where to find them set
when was fantastic beasts and where to find them set
1926
1926