The Magician (1973) Pilot Episode – A Captivating Fantasy Crime Drama ✨

THE MAGICIAN - Pilot Episode - "The Magician" <br />Originally broadcast 17th March 1973<br /><br />The Magician was a US fantasy crime drama consisting of an initial pilot followed by 21 episodes screen between 17th March 1973 to 15th April 1974. Starring Bill Bixby as Anthony "Tony" Blake who portrays a stage magician who uses his extraordinary skills to help those in need of his assistance. The Magician underwent many changes during its short tenure on television but was never forgotten by fans who regard it to this day as a cult klassic.<br /><br />Main Cast: - <br />Bill Bixby as Anthony Blake (Anthony Dorian in pilot episode)<br />Keene Curtis as Max Pomeroy<br />Joseph Sirola as Dominick<br />Jim Watkins as Jerry Anderson (Jerry Wallace in pilot)<br />Todd Crespi as Dennis Pomeroy<br />Cami Sebring as Kathy/Connie<br /><br />Guest starring: - Robert Mandan, Richard Van Vleet, Anne Lockhart, Jeff Morris, Tol Avery, Bill Quinn, Holly Irving, Arline Anderson, Don Brit Reid, Dale Tarter, Johnny Haymer, Brice Watson, Nancy Stephens, Edward Knight, David Moses and Michael Clark. <br /><br />Teleplay by Lawrence Heath <br />Story by Joseph Stefano<br />Music by Pat Williams<br />Directed by Marvin Chomsky<br />Produced by Barry Crane