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The Mad Magician (1954)

1954 · John Brahm · 72 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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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.

A 1954 title built around clásicas, Crime and Misterio. Directed by John Brahm.

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The Mad Magician

Spanish: El mago asesino
German: Der wahnsinnige Zauberkünstler
Italian: Il mostro delle nebbie
Portuguese: A Máscara do Mágico
Chinese: 疯狂的魔术师

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