The Mad Magician
1954, English. Directed by John Brahm.
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Don Gallico is an inventor of stage magic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. Just before his first performance his act is shut down by capricious manager Ross Ormond who wants Gallico's brilliant buzz saw illusion for the act of The Great Rinaldi, an established star. With this defeat, and the humiliation of having already lost his wife Claire to Ormond, Gallico decides it is time to take matters into his own hands.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mad Magician
The Mad Magician is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John BrahmDirector
- Vincent PriceDon Gallico
- Mary MurphyKaren Lee
- Eva GaborClaire Gallico Ormond
- John EmeryRinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
- Donald RandolphRoss Ormond
- Lenita LaneAlice Prentiss
- Patrick O'NealLt. Alan Bruce
- Jay NovelloFrank Prentiss
- Corey AllenGus a Stagehand (uncredited)
- Conrad BrooksBonfire Extra (uncredited)
- Roy EngelDetective (uncredited)
- Lyle TalbotProgram Hawker (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 May 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Crane Wilbur
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The Mad Magician: quick answers
Is The Mad Magician worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mad Magician?
The Mad Magician runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does The Mad Magician have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mad Magician. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mad Magician parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Mad Magician yet.
Which OTT platform is The Mad Magician on?
The Mad Magician is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mad Magician?
If you liked The Mad Magician, try Carnival of Souls, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Bat.
Who directed The Mad Magician?
The Mad Magician (1954) was directed by John Brahm and stars Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor.