The Magic Show
"A young magician with an unorthodox look and style's first big break is threatened by a villainous rival."
Originally released in 1983. The Magic Show is a fantasy/music film. directed by Norman Campbell.
Starring Doug Henning, Didi Conn, and Anita Morris
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Corinth Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Show about?
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 t...
Who directed The Magic Show?
The Magic Show was directed by Norman Campbell.
How long is The Magic Show?
The Magic Show has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Magic Show released?
The Magic Show was released on March 3, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Show?
The main cast of The Magic Show includes Doug Henning, Didi Conn, Anita Morris, Jon Finlayson, Jack Creley.