The Mad Magician (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1954, The Mad Magician is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Brahm, running about 72 minutes. “3D THRILL! Fuel for the human bonfire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 effect 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.
Who’s in it. The Mad Magician stars Vincent Price as Don Gallico, Mary Murphy as Karen Lee, Eva Gabor as Claire Gallico Ormond and John Emery as Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mad Magician has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Magician tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Magician (1954)?
- In AU, The Mad Magician is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Magician worth watching?
- The Mad Magician holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Magician?
- The Mad Magician stars Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery and Donald Randolph.
- When was The Mad Magician released?
- The Mad Magician was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.