dual identity,magic,paranoia,paranormal phenomena,witchcraft,reality vs fantasy,struggling artist,scam artist,disguises,social allegory

The Magician (1958)

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When 'Vogler's Magnetic Health Theater' comes to town, there's bound to be a spectacle. Reading reports of a variety of supernatural disturbances at Vogler's prior performances abroad, the leading townspeople (including the police chief and medical examiner) request that their troupe provide them a sample of their act, before allowing them public audiences. The scientific-minded disbelievers try to expose them as charlatans, but Vogler and his crew prove too clever for them.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ingmar Bergman
  • Profile picture of Max von Sydow
    Albert Emanuel Vogler Max von Sydow
  • Profile picture of Ingrid Thulin
    Manda Vogler Ingrid Thulin
  • Profile picture of Gunnar Björnstrand
    Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health Gunnar Björnstrand
  • Profile picture of Naima Wifstrand
    Granny Vogler Naima Wifstrand
  • Profile picture of Bengt Ekerot
    Johan Spegel Bengt Ekerot
  • Profile picture of Bibi Andersson
    Sara Lindqvist Bibi Andersson
  • Profile picture of Gertrud Fridh
    Ottilia Gertrud Fridh
  • Profile picture of Lars Ekborg
    Simson Lars Ekborg

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Keywords

  • dual identity
  • magic
  • paranoia
  • paranormal phenomena
  • witchcraft
  • reality vs fantasy
  • struggling artist
  • scam artist
  • disguises
  • social allegory