The Magician
Overview
The Magician, an American series that aired from 1973 to 1974, features Bill Bixby as Anthony "Tony" Blake, a charismatic stage illusionist and wealthy philanthropist. Utilizing his magical talents, Blake embarks on thrilling adventures to crack challenging criminal cases. Interestingly, the pilot introduced him as Anthony Dorian, but the name was altered to avoid confusion with a real-life magician. This blend of magic and mystery made the show a unique entry in the television landscape of its time.
Episodes
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1
The Manhunters
Writer Max Pomeroy, a friend of Tony Blake, becomes the target of an assassination attempt. As Tony delves into the case, he uncovers an underground g...
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2
The Vanishing Lady
Magician Tony Blake learns that Julie Carter, the singer who kicks off his illusion show in Las Vegas, has been abducted. Despite her fiancé's object...
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3
Illusion in Terror
Tony’s girlfriend seems to have been hit in a parking garage, but he can’t get a clear answer about which hospital her body was taken to. When a m...
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4
Lightning on A Dry Day
During a charity show at a mental hospital, Tony performs a magic trick that makes his assistant disappear in a burst of flames, which sends one audie...
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5
Ovation for Murder
While preparing for a charity show at the Los Angeles County Fair, Tony Blake witnesses a man being violently attacked by two assailants. He rushes to...
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6
Man on Fire
When a woman bursts into laughter after her boyfriend Paul proposes, she loses her balance and tumbles down the stairs following his startled shake. M...
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7
Lady in A Trap
Magician Anthony Blake visits the library to borrow a book on magic, but chaos ensues when a valuable Machiavelli manuscript goes missing. Although th...
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8
The Man who Lost Himself
Magician Anthony Blake is preparing for a charity show outside a church when a man, fleeing from two pursuers, unexpectedly crashes onto the stage, tr...
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9
Nightmare in Steel
A group of contemporary pirates aims to seize a tanker loaded with $4 million in fuel. To ensure their cooperation, they have kidnapped the wife of a ...
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10
Shattered Image
Following a magic lesson led by Tony Blake, a carnival performer approaches him with concerns about a young girl in his custody who appears troubled. ...
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11
The Illusion of the Curious Counterfeit (1)
Tony Blake is now living at The Castle, a prestigious club for magicians, when his ex-girlfriend, Janet Keegan, unexpectedly shows up. However, her vi...
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12
The Illusion of the Curious Counterfeit (2)
Tony Blake is unable to save Janet from the kidnappers' clutches, leaving him in a precarious position. He soon finds himself torn between the kidnapp...
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13
The Illusion of the Stainless Steel Lady
Irene Denore, a renowned silent film star, finds herself trapped in her own home, held captive by her unscrupulous business manager, Brad Nicholson, w...
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14
The Illusion of the Queen's Gambit
While performing at a charity event on a casino boat, Tony Blake finds himself in the middle of a robbery. The authorities quickly zero in on Ed Cassi...
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15
The Illusion of Black Gold
Tony Blake orchestrates an elaborate illusion to make it seem as if Alexander Polchek, a Soviet scientist, has been murdered, allowing him to assume a...
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16
The Illusion of the Lost Dragon
Tony finds himself entangled in the case of a missing Chinese heirloom. A precious dragon sculpture has vanished, and as he inches closer to uncoverin...
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17
The Illusion of the Deadly Conglomerate
Tony receives a call from an old magician friend who is struggling and currently staying in a shelter. The friend expresses worry about another reside...
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18
The Illusion of the Fatal Arrow
A mysterious killer is on the loose, using a bow and arrow to commit murder. Even more bizarre, a psychic experiences these events through vivid visio...
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19
The Illusion of the Lethal Playthings
Tony discovers that a friend, affluent Jackson Wyndham, is being blackmailed for half a million dollars. The situation escalates when intruders break ...
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20
The Illusion of the Cat's Eye
An Egyptian cat statue on display at a museum serves as the focal point of this episode, as it’s believed to house the spirit of an Egyptian god. Th...
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21
The Illusion of the Evil Spikes
While on set for a film, Tony Blake witnesses a tragic accident as his magician friend attempts the dangerous "Spikes of Death" escape and loses his l...
