Festival of Magic, The complete 1957 T.V. magic special

http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk/FestivalMagic_DVD__i24453.asp

The complete 1957 T.V. special
The only complete footage of Cardini's act
Previously unseen Cardini intro clip
Appearances by Robert Harbin and six other acts
Emceed by legendary surrealistic comic Ernie Kovacs
Over an hour of great magic
Complete with all vintage commercials
Digitally remastered on DVD

This is the one you've been waiting for...after over 50 years!

First broadcast in 1957, Festival of Magic features the only complete footage of Cardini's act, filled with immaculate sleight-of-hand and brilliant magical moments. The show is considered a landmark, a must-see film every magician should watch and study.

The show also includes six other great acts: Robert Harbin with original illusions and a straitjacket escape, Sorcar with a Buzz Saw and other effects, June Merlin and her fairylike routines, Milbourne Christopher catching a bullet, Li King Si's Asian-style magic, and René Septembre's fast-paced bird routines.

The unique comedy of emcee Ernie Kovacs is also included, with several segments featuring elaborate magical sight gags.

All footage has been remastered for DVD and all chapters are accessible through menus.

This DVD was created in collaboration with Maurine Christopher and William H. McIlhany.

Running Time Approximately: 2hr 32mins

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Entertainment

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• Festival of Magic
• T.V.
• magic tricks
• world-of-magic.co.uk

[bheast86]

It's not pedantic to point out that Cardini was from Wales, not England (They could rather have said 'from Britain'?)

[Carycomic]

Thank you for sharing this with us. If memory serves, June Merlin--@ 1:19-- is often referred to as "The first First Lady of Magic" because she pioneered the performance of stage magic on her own! Rather than as the misdirectional assistant of a male magician.