Todd Crespi - Music Video #2 (Full Version) - The Magician - Garbage

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"Talented, handsome, vastly underrated, actor Todd Crespi created a memorable character with paraplegic Dennis Pomeroy in Bill Bixby's TV series "The Magician" (1973-1974)

Crepi's talent rested not so much in his obvious good looks as in the deep commitment to his role and an inherent self-confidence in his acting ability which afforded him the kind of moment-to-moment truth few actors are lucky enough to achieve. Never having to resort to over-acting to steal a scene, Crespi's subtle intensity made the down-to-earth Dennis Pomeroy shine with a palette of colors which ranged from overt congeniality to downright vulnerability.

Unfortunately, Todd Crespi was never given enough screen time and his character was omitted from several episodes. In the second part of the series they wrote him off altogether. The writers' strike of the time meant that no one behind a typewriter knew what to do with "the affable Magician friend in the wheelchair". Which is really too bad. Never feeling downtrodden because of his predicament, nor arrogant in spite of his impeccable physique, Dennis Pomeroy was the kind of guy who made the average Joe feel like he would be welcomed by him with a kind smile and a warm handshake. We understand he also made the ladies' hearts skip a beat." 2008 Copyright by Sam Hill for Keep The Faith Productions.

This video is a test performed with new equipment which Sam Hill Films has yet to master. Accordingly the effects are probably overkill but it was necessary to perform the testing, and some video doesn't match the music but hopefully the incongruities make it a bit more interesting. (By respect for the show and its protagonist, the bits where the bad guy was beating the daylights out of Pomeroy to romantic music were finally removed).

The song "You look so Fine" by the beautiful Shirley Manson of Garbage is chosen with the troves of female fans Mr. Crespi boasted in the 70's in mind, and the new ones who will swoon for Dennis once they watch "The Magician".

In spite of the flaws, Keep the Faith Productions is proud to present this music video and Sam Hill films hopes that you will enjoy it. Your ratings and comments are welcomed and much appreciated.

For the official Todd Crespi "The Magician" DVD, please visit:
http://www.petitiononline.com/TMDvD1/

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[Lordismyportion]

LOL regarding your dizziness warning: "We apologize for any inconvenince this may cause you". That is hillarious! Apology accepted, anyhoo...this is a great video, the effects you used are awesome. Of course in my humble opinion, you could do a sister video featuring hmmm....I wonder....BILL BIXBY (who epitomizes the lyrics in this song!)

[SamHillFilms]

@Lordismyportion Hi you! LOL! Thanks. I heard some were upset at my overuse of effects but I did warn them. This allowed me to use the program for 1st time. I've been AWOL for a while, I should do more vids, you're right. In the interim, the pilot is now up, with trivia sprinkled in the 9 parts. Enjoy! :-)

[pincin127]

"The Magician" was ALL about Todd, Todd, Todd! He was the cutest boy to ever grace a TV screen and had the sweetest smile, starry eyes and a great personality. (He's also an amazing artist, as seen on his website). My school pals and I used to swoon over him in the teen-zines after he appeared on "Room 222;" he's why we watched this show. I'd have used "Your Wildest Dreams" by the Moody Blues for the music because I was going to marry him in MY wildest dreams. Nice job, SHF!

[SamHillFilms]

Thank you pincin. Glad you enjoyed it! Keep the Faith, Sam!

[theonetruefever]

How'd you know I like Garbage? Good call -- Todd

[TabOraSunset]

After seeing this, I believe I want to look this up and see if it is available on DVD! The best films are the classic ones from the past! Thank you, Sam.

[Voyagersguidebook]

I loved the effects in this video, I'm sorry Todd wasn't in the series more.

[digitgidget]

Todd can still make me swoon after all these years. The Magician was a great show!

[septemberfiftyeight]

Sam,

Great video. You should do more of him.

[TardProductions]

GREAT effects and that song fit well!! And to the last comment, you sometimes can get a copy thru Ebay, there is NO DVD from Paramount... But if you search "petition for The Magician" maybe if enough sign it, it can happen.

Thanks again for a wonderful video!!