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Carnival Magic (1983): Cast

Carnival Magic (1983) movie poster

Carnival Magic is a 1983 fantasy drama directed by Al Adamson, starring Regina Carrol as Kate, Don Stewart and Joe Cirillo. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Carnival Magic (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Al Adamson
Genres
Fantasy , Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Carnival Magic About?

The premise of Carnival Magic without spoilers.

A carnival magician who truly reads minds and levitates objects teams up with Alex, a talking, hyper‑intelligent chimp. Their act makes them the main attraction, drawing huge crowds. Jealous of their success, the wild‑animal trainer—once the star—kidnaps Alex to sell him to a medical lab for experiments, eliminating the competition.

Carnival Magic Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • magician
  • carnival
  • trainer
  • magic
  • magician's assistant
  • magic trick
  • magic show
  • hick
  • chimpanzee
  • buddhism
  • animal exploitation
  • animal act
+38 more
  • tiger attack
  • slimehouse
  • mauling
  • low budget film
  • bare chested male
  • zen buddhism
  • poor white trash
  • vivisection
  • trained animal
  • tow truck
  • tomboy
  • tiger
  • tiger trainer
  • talking to an animal
  • talking pet
  • talking monkey
  • talking animal
  • super strength
  • suicide attempt
  • stuffed animal
  • strength
  • stolen car
  • stage magician
  • stage act
  • southerner
  • american south
  • southern sheriff
  • southern music
  • south carolina
  • small town
  • sheriff
  • sexual awakening
  • redneck
  • pursuit
  • prize
  • police
  • police pursuit
  • police car
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Cast & crew

Carnival Magic Cast & Characters

Regina Carrol leads the cast as Kate, with Don Stewart as Markow and Joe Cirillo as Kirk. Directed by Al Adamson; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Carnival Magic

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From the director

More from Al Adamson

More films directed by Al Adamson: Lost, Doctor Dracula, Cinderella 2000 and Nurse Sherri.

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How Well Do You Know Carnival Magic?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Carnival Magic

14 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and the 1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 14 cars
  • 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Carnival Magic 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Carnival Magic 1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
  • 1977 Chevrolet Impala in Carnival Magic 1977 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1979 Chevrolet Impala in Carnival Magic 1979 Chevrolet Impala Important role
Details

Carnival Magic Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “嘉年华的魔术师” and “嘉年華的魔術師”.

Also known as
  • 嘉年华的魔术师
  • 嘉年華的魔術師

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FAQ

Carnival Magic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Carnival Magic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Carnival Magic?

Carnival Magic runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Carnival Magic released?

Carnival Magic was released on March 4, 1983.

Who directed Carnival Magic?

Carnival Magic was directed by Al Adamson.

More films by Al Adamson

Who is in the cast of Carnival Magic?

Carnival Magic stars Regina Carrol as Kate, Don Stewart as Markow and Joe Cirillo as Kirk, among 9 credited actors.

Does Carnival Magic have a post-credit scene?

No. Carnival Magic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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