The story of magic on TV, the challenges of performing illusions in front of the television cameras, the performers who inspired some of the most successful modern magicians and the celebrity magic fans.
The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).
The film was directed by Tom Hopgood.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt7470440.
1987
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2002
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1952
2022
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