The Young Magician
1987, Polish. Directed by Waldemar Dziki.
Peter has magical powers. Now all he has to do is learn how to make them work!
A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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The Young Magician is streaming on Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Waldemar DzikiDirector
- Rusty JedwabPiotr Meller
- Edward GarsonAleksander
- Daria TrafankowskaPiotr's Mother
- Mariusz BenoitPiotr's Father
- Władysław KowalskiPolice Chief
- Natasza MaraszekMałgosia
- Tomasz KlimasiewiczMichał
- Jan MachulskiColonel
- Maria RobaszkiewiczJacek's Mother
- Maciej SzaryJacek's Father
- Danuta KowalskaMałgosia's Mother
- Grażyna SzapołowskaMichał's Mother
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1987
- Original title
- Cudowne dziecko
- Country
- Poland, Canada
- Written by
- Waldemar Dziki
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The Young Magician runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Young Magician on?
The Young Magician is streaming on Eternal Family in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Young Magician?
If you liked The Young Magician, try Princess, Four Kids and It, The Academy of Magic.
Who directed The Young Magician?
The Young Magician (1987) was directed by Waldemar Dziki and stars Rusty Jedwab, Edward Garson, Daria Trafankowska.