The Magician
1949, Spanish. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
A slapstick fantasy of the amorous adventures of a magician a la Cantinflas.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Part of a series
Cantinflas: watch order
Cast & crew
- Miguel M. DelgadoDirector
- CantinflasCantinflas / Falso Mago Krishnar
- Leonora AmarJeanette
- José BavieraMago Krishnar
- Ernesto FinanceMakazar
- Alejandro CoboJefe de secuestradores
- Miguel ManzanoSerafín
- Amparo ArozamenaMujer de Pedro, clienta de mago
- Rafael IcardoMinistro de Arichi
- Pepe MartínezMinistro de Arichi
- Óscar PulidoJefe de la secreta
- Victorio BlancoAsesino turbante (uncredited)
- Guillermo CallesAsesino turbante (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1949
- Original title
- El Mago
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Jean Le Vitte, Jaime Salvador, Alex Joffé
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Watch before The Magician
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Unknown Policeman
1941 · 8.0/10
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Carnaval en el trópico
1942 · 7.2/10
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The Three Musketeers
1942 · 7.6/10
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The Circus
1943 · 7.9/10
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Romeo y Julieta
1943 · 6.8/10
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Gran Hotel
1944 · 7.3/10
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One Day with the Devil
1945 · 7.7/10
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Soy un prófugo
1946 · 7.6/10
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Fly Away, Young Man!
1947 · 8.1/10
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El Supersabio
1948 · 8.0/10
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After The Magician
What comes next in the series.
El Portero
1950 · 7.8/10
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El Siete Machos
1951 · 8.3/10
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1952 · 7.4/10
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The Atomic Fireman
1952 · 8.5/10
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Mr. Photographer
1953 · 8.3/10
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Tailored gentleman
1954 · 7.4/10
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The Magician: quick answers
What should I watch before The Magician?
Watch One Day with the Devil (1945), Soy un prófugo (1946), Fly Away, Young Man! (1947), and El Supersabio (1948) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Magician?
Next in the series: El Portero (1950), El Siete Machos (1951), and Si yo fuera diputado (1952).
Is The Magician worth watching?
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How long is The Magician?
The Magician runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Magician have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magician. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magician parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Magician on?
The Magician isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 May 1949. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magician?
If you liked The Magician, try The Onion Movie, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Brass Teapot.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician (1949) was directed by Miguel M. Delgado and stars Cantinflas, Leonora Amar, José Baviera.