Orson Welles' Magic Show(1985)
Orson Welles' Magic Show Synopsis
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.
Orson Welles' Magic Show (1985) is a documentary film directed by Orson Welles, released on January 24, 1985 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Orson Welles, Angie Dickinson, Allen Bracken and Gary Graver. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Orson Welles
- Writers:
- Orson Welles
- Producers:
- Orson Welles
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Suhrstedt
- Status:
- Released
Orson Welles' Magic Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Self
Angie Dickinson
as Self
- Allen Bracken
Allen Bracken
as Magician's Assistant
Gary Graver
as Self
Roger Hill
as Self
Shawn Stevens
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Orson Welles, written by Orson Welles, produced by Orson Welles.
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Orson Welles' Magic Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Orson Welles' Magic Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orson Welles' Magic Show online?
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Who stars in Orson Welles' Magic Show?
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The main cast of Orson Welles' Magic Show (1985) includes Orson Welles, Angie Dickinson, Allen Bracken, Gary Graver and Roger Hill. The film was directed by Orson Welles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Orson Welles' Magic Show released?
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Orson Welles' Magic Show was released on January 24, 1985 and runs for 27m.
Is Orson Welles' Magic Show worth watching?
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Orson Welles' Magic Show (1985) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.