The Magician

The Magician (1973-1974)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

Anthony Blake was falsely held prisoner in a South American prison. Using his skills, he managed to escape and then swore that he'd help people who faced the kind of injustice that he faced. Now as a touring magician, Anthony helps those who need help using his talents for sleight-of-hand and escapology.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E21The Illusion of the Evil Spikesavr. 15, 1974
S01E20The Illusion of the Cat's Eyemars 25, 1974
S01E19The Illusion of the Lethal Playthingsmars 18, 1974
S01E18The Illusion of the Fatal Arrowmars 4, 1974
S01E17The Illusion of the Deadly Conglomeratefévr. 25, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of 'The Magician'?

'The Magician' premiered on October 2, 1973.

Who played the lead role in 'The Magician'?

Bill Bixby played the lead role of Tony Blake in 'The Magician'.

What was the occupation of the lead character in 'The Magician'?

The lead character Tony Blake was a professional magician.

Who was the frequent female guest star in 'The Magician'?

Actress Jessica Walter made frequent appearances as the character Zara in 'The Magician'.

What was the name of the mysterious organization Tony worked for in 'The Magician'?

The mysterious organization that Tony worked for was called the 'Foundation for the Study of Paranormal and Natural Phenomena'.

Who created 'The Magician'?

The TV series 'The Magician' was created by screenwriter Ed Adamson.

What type of car did Tony Blake drive in 'The Magician'?

Tony Blake drove a white Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in 'The Magician'.

Who composed the score for 'The Magician'?

Composer Johnny Mandel composed the score for 'The Magician'.

Did 'The Magician' win any awards? If yes, which ones?

'The Magician' was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding New Series in 1974.

Was 'The Magician' a popular show?

'The Magician' was a moderately popular show during its run, but it was never a top-rated program.

What was the genre of 'The Magician'?

'The Magician' was a crime drama television series with a supernatural twist.

Who directed the most episodes of 'The Magician'?

Director Richard Lang directed the most episodes of 'The Magician', with a total of 13.

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Also known as

  • Le Magicien (France)

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