The Mad Magician (1954) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Mad Magician (1954) — Don Gallico is an inventor of stage magic effects who aspires to become a star
The Mad Magician (1954) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Vincent Price as Don Gallico
- Mary Murphy as Karen Lee
- Eva Gabor as Claire Gallico Ormond
- John Emery as Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi'
- Donald Randolph as Ross Ormond
- Lenita Lane as Alice Prentiss
- Patrick O'Neal as Lt. Alan Bruce
- Jay Novello as Frank Prentiss
- Corey Allen as Gus a Stagehand (uncredited)
- Conrad Brooks as Bonfire Extra (uncredited)
- Roy Engel as Detective (uncredited)
- Lyle Talbot as Program Hawker (uncredited)
- Roland Varno as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Why Watch The Mad Magician?
The Vibe: The Mad Magician is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1954. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with thriller-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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