Orson Welles' Magic Show (1985)

Orson Welles' Magic Show (1985) poster

Welles had a lifelong interest in magic, having been taught his first magic tricks by Harry Houdini in the 1920s, when Welles was still a boy. In this unfinished television special, filmed between 1976 and 1985, Welles performs various magic tricks for the camera, promising that no trick photography is used.

Director: Orson Welles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Tim Suhrstedt, Gary Graver
Editing: Jonathon Braun
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orson Welles' Magic Show about?
Welles had a lifelong interest in magic, having been taught his first magic tricks by Harry Houdini in the 1920s, when Welles was still a boy. In this unfinished television special, filmed between 1976 and 1985, Welles performs various magic tricks for the camera, promising that no trick photography is used.
Who directed Orson Welles' Magic Show?
Orson Welles' Magic Show was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Orson Welles' Magic Show?
Orson Welles' Magic Show stars Orson Welles, Angie Dickinson, Allen Bracken, Gary Graver, Roger Hill, Shawn Stevens.
How long is Orson Welles' Magic Show?
Orson Welles' Magic Show has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Orson Welles' Magic Show?
Orson Welles' Magic Show is a Documentary film.
Where was Orson Welles' Magic Show produced?
Orson Welles' Magic Show was produced in United States of America.