Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic

TV-PG
1998    30mMini-Series, Documentary
7.5
Explore the rich, fascinating culture and history of magic through this six-part series, which takes you inside an alluring and enchanting world. It's all here, from the mechanical automata of Robert-Houdin to the elaborate illusions of Penn and Teller, from the death-defying escapes of Houdini to the bizarre and tragic feats of the sideshow performers. Come backstage and see what's behind the curtain.
Where to Watch Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic
1 Season
  • Season 2
    Season 26 Episodes
Cast of Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic
  • Wilson ConeybeareSelf (narrator)
  • Dean GunnarsonSelf
  • Penn JilletteSelf (stock footage)
  • TellerSelf (stock footage)
  • Roy HornSelf (and stock footage)
  • Siegfried FischbacherSelf (and stock footage)
  • James RandiSelf
  • Jeff McBrideSelf
  • Nick RuggieroSelf
  • Jamy Ian SwissSelf
  • John GaughanSelf
  • Tom BaxterSelf - Magician
  • Ben RobinsonSelf
  • Jim SteinmeyerSelf
  • Ken KlostermanSelf - Magic Collector
  • Gary Richard BrownCommentator (1998)
 
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