The Magician (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, The Magician is a drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.
Who’s in it. The Magician stars Bill Bixby as Anthony Blake, Joseph Sirola as Dominick, Keene Curtis as Max Pomeroy and Mark Hamill as Ian Keefer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Magician has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magician tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magician (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magician change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magician worth watching?
- The Magician holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magician?
- The Magician stars Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Keene Curtis, Mark Hamill and William Shatner.
- When was The Magician released?
- The Magician was released in 1973.