The Magic Show (1983) (original) (raw)

The filmed version of the highly successful Broadway play THE MAGIC SHOW brings magical illusions, as well as engaging music by the Oscar-winning composer of POCAHONTAS and THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, to the story of talented young magician Doug (Doug Henning) using his magic for "good" over the villainous "evil" magic performed by the dastardly Van Zyskind. Doug is summoned to an obscure nightclub in New York to replace its main attraction: an over-the-hill (usually inebriated) old magician named Van Zyskind, who, not surprisingly, does not want to be replaced. Van Zyskind employs all the ...(more)

The filmed version of the highly successful Broadway play THE MAGIC SHOW brings magical illusions, as well as engaging music by the Oscar-winning composer of POCAHONTAS and THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, to the story of talented young magician Doug (Doug Henning) using his magic for "good" over the villainous "evil" magic performed by the dastardly Van Zyskind. Doug is summoned to an obscure nightclub in New York to replace its main attraction: an over-the-hill (usually inebriated) old magician named Van Zyskind, who, not surprisingly, does not want to be replaced. Van Zyskind employs all the dastardly deeds he can devise to dispose of Doug. The music and the magic presented here highlight a dazzling display of wizardry by Doug Henning, who triumphs in the end to the delight of all. (less)

Director: Norman Campbell
Writers: Bob Randall, Jerry Ross (XI)
Starring: Doug Henning, Didi Conn, Anita Morris, Jon Finlayson, Jack Creley, Sandee Currie
Producers: Christopher Dalton, Wayne Fenske, David Koyle, John G. Pozhke, Ivan Reitman

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