The Magic Show (1983)
A young magician with an unorthodox look and style's first big break is threatened by a villainous rival.
Plot Summary
The Magic Show is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Randall. It starred magician Doug Henning. Produced by Edgar Lansbury, it opened on May 28, 1974 at the Cort Theatre in Manhattan, and ran for 1,920 performances, closing on December 31, 1978. Henning was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and director Grover Dale was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. In 2001, a filmed performance staged especially for the cameras in 1980, directed by Norman Campbell at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, was issued on DVD by Image Entertainment. This production, originally intended for cinema release, differed notably from the original Broadway production, with several of the most memorable songs, such as "West End Avenue" and "Solid Silver Platform Shoes", removed. Doug Henning reprised his original starring role, while Didi Conn co-starred as Cal.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
Norman Campbell
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of The Magic Show?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 votes.
Who directed The Magic Show?
The Magic Show was directed by Norman Campbell and released in 1983.
How long is The Magic Show?
The Magic Show has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1983-03-03
- Status
- Released