The Mad Magician

1954

The Mad Magician

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Movie Info

In this horror film, originally released in 3-D, a magician goes on the rampage after a rival steels his secrets and his wife. His next performance involves the usual magic tricks--and death as he begins killing his quarry in very strange ways.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Classics, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By:

John Brahm
Written By:

Crane Wilbur
In Theaters:

May 1, 1954 wide
Runtime:

72 minutes
Studio:

Columbia Pictures

Cast

Vincent Price
as Gallico

Mary Murphy
as Karen Lee

Eva Gabor
as Claire

John Emery
as Rinaldi

Don Randolph
as Ross Ormond

Donald Randolph
as Ross Ormond

Lenita Lane
as Alice Prentiss

Patrick O'Neal
as Bruce Allen

Jay Novello
as Mr. Prentiss

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Critic Reviews for The Mad Magician

All Critics (2)

Overly complicated and under-developed, this stock horror has its moments of invention...

Mar 24, 2013 | Full Review…

Sean Axmaker
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A delightfully villainous Vincent.

Apr 6, 2004 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Audience Reviews for The Mad Magician

Oct 31, 2010

This movie reminded me of House of Wax a bit, but not as creepy. The story is interesting and the movie is exciting. Price gives a good performance as always. I liked it.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Sep 01, 2010

Fun movie even without the 3-D, which was great. Price is great as a genius illusionist who is finally brought over the edge when his ideas are stolen. He gets revenge by murdering people and then taking their identities. The 3-D is great fun, but the story and Price make this film even better. The end is sudden and it could have used another 15 minutes, but still a solid film.

cody f Super Reviewer