Review of The Mad Magician (1954) by Kevin R — 22 Sep 2011
This buzz saw trick of ours is a real shock.
Don Gallico is an aspiring magician that is held back by decisions he made as a youth. He has contractual obligations to an agency that prevents him from accomplishing his goals. Don decides to use his talents to get ahead in life and perhaps bend a few rules, and laws, to accomplish his professional objectives.
"You'll go to the chair for this.".
"I'll get the same voltage for killing four as I would for killing three.".
John Brahm, director of Hot Rods to Hell, Bengazi, The Diamond Queen, The Thief of Venice, Rio, Escape to Glory, and The Locket, delivers The Magician. The storyline for this picture was fairly interesting and while the plot was predictable there was value in the anticipation of waiting to see how the story unfolded. The acting was solid and the cast includes Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, and Eva Gabor.
"I'll find out about that before this act is over.".
We continue to DVR Vincent Price movies as they air on cable and this was another interesting Price movie that was not as good as some but still entertaining. The film was fairly straightforward but the end was a bit unpredictable and unfolds nicely. Overall, this is an entertaining old school Price horror that is worth your time but not worth adding to your DVD collection.
Grade: C+/B- (6.25).
This review of The Mad Magician (1954) was written by Kevin R on 22 Sep 2011.
The Mad Magician has generally received positive reviews.
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