The Story of Magic
series not in production
Ended
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 2
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 1997-12-07
Last EP | 1997-12-09
Overview
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This four-hour historical documentary blends film footage, stills, literature and artifacts to paint a complex picture of the role that legerdemain has played down through the centuries.
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Produced by
Hearst Entertainment Productions
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1997-12-07
1
Centuries of Deception
1997-12-07
“Centuries of Deception” traces the roots of magic to the Egyptian empire of 249 B.C.
2
Mystery in America
1997-12-09
“Mystery in America” shows magic riding the crest of vaudeville. It also picks up with Harry Houdini, whom Jay pronounces “the world’s first superstar.” Besides all of the wondrous, death-defying stunt footage of the magic great, Houdini is singled out for his crusade against spiritualism and embracing of film.
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“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney