No Magic from Tomorrow (1979): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1979, No Magic from Tomorrow is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jindřich Polák, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Mr. Tau, the quiet and kind magician with a bowler hat and an umbrella, shows up unexpectedly on the wings of a plane during flight. The terrified crew contact the airport security service. After the plane lands, Mr. Tau disappears. The third security inspector Málek is determined to catch the hooligan at any price. To achieve this, he gives up his holiday to visit the children's summer camp. Mr. Málek's son, who just like all the other children is delighted by the new camp cook, Mr. Tau himself, has unknowingly set the inspector on the magician's trail. But the children at the camp are determined not to let their beloved magician get caught and ingeniously place all sorts of traps in Inspector Málek's way.

Who’s in it. No Magic from Tomorrow stars Otto Šimánek as Pan Tau, Vlastimil Brodský, Zdena Hadrbolcová and Marie Rosůlková, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, No Magic from Tomorrow has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Magic from Tomorrow page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Magic from Tomorrow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.