Magic

Directed by Richard Attenborough
R
1978    1h 47mHorror, Drama,
6.887%65%6.8
Magician's assistant Corky (Sir Anthony Hopkins) performs disastrously at his first solo appearance. He is given a ventriloquist dummy called "Fats" to improve his act, and within a few years, Corky is at the height of fame. However, Fats has developed a mind of his own, and wants to control his master.
  • Anthony HopkinsCorky Withers/Fats (voice)
  • Ann-MargretPeggy Ann Snow
  • Burgess MeredithBen Greene
  • Ed LauterDuke
  • E.J. AndréMerlin
  • Jerry HouserCab Driver
  • David Ogden StiersGeorge Todson
  • Lillian RandolphSadie
  • Joe LowryClub M.C.
  • Robert HackmanFather
  • Mary MundayMother
  • Beverly SandersLaughing Lady
  • I.W. KleinMaitre D'
  • Steve HartCaptain
  • Patrick McCulloughDoorman
  • Scott GarrettCorky's Brother
  • Brad BeesleyYoung Corky
  • Michael J. HarteMinister
  • Robert ColePool Player (uncredited)
  • Valerie HallWoman in Line Outside of Nightclub (uncredited)

Magic Ratings & Reviews

  • CineMonoNovember 24, 2025
    A very strange yet compelling story. Hopkins performance is somewhat marred by a less than consistent New York accent.
  • Incompetent FoolNovember 16, 2025
    if the movie doesn't creep you out then its trailer sure as hell will.
  • SpanktacularOctober 13, 2025
    Young Anthony Hopkins is cool to see, great acting, but otherwise a by-the-books slasher/thriller. Referenced in that American Dad episode with the ventriloquy.

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Magic Trivia

Magic was released on November 8, 1978.

Magic was directed by Richard Attenborough.

Magic has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min.

Magic was produced by Joseph E. Levine, Richard P. Levine.

The key characters in Magic are Corky Withers/Fats (voice) (Anthony Hopkins), Peggy Ann Snow (Ann-Margret), Ben Greene (Burgess Meredith).

Magic is rated R.

Magic is a Horror, Drama, Thriller film.

Magic has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.

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