Series · 1998

Mysteries of Magic

Name: Mysteries of Magic
Rating: 10.0
Cast: Harry Anderson

The impossible made possible

★10.0 1998 1 Season TV-MA

This fascinating program unravels the mysteries of magic-making by exploring the use and development of emerging technologies to create wholly believable illusions. Through historical footage and interviews with modern masters, you'll learn about some of the earliest special effects -- including light, shadow and incense -- and how magicians harnessed their power to leave audiences breathless.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 01

Death-Defying Feats

Nov 29, 1998

"Death-Defying Feats" throws the spotlight on the dangerous illusions that have brought fame and fortune to many a magician. From Houdini's Water Torture Cell to the art (and pirating) of sawing a woman in half, we are amazed by the risks that these wizards and their assistants subject themselves to. Mysteries of Magic can be viewed in parts or as a whole, but it is always an enlightening experience. The series' greatest trick, however, is producing a thorough history of magic without giving away a single secret.

Episode 02

Masters of Mystery

Nov 29, 1998

"The Masters of Mystery" provides a history of the magical arts from the ancient Egyptians through modern Las Vegas performers. We learn the history of the perennial "Cups and Balls" illusion and see how ancient religious beliefs led to phenomenal illusion.

Episode 03

The Impossible Made Possible

Nov 29, 1998

"The Impossible Made Possible" brings us on a journey from the days of early special effects in magic (light, shadow, incense) through the arrival of the motion picture. It is an intriguing glimpse into the magician's art of exploiting scientific principles and emerging technology in order to impress audiences.

About the series

Audience score

★ 10.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

Cast

1 principal cast

Harry Anderson

Narrator

Where to watch Mysteries of Magic

Mysteries of Magic is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The series has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 10.0/10 by 1 viewers.