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The Magician 1959

In 19th-century Joseon, a celebrated illusionist named Hwanhui is driven by a desire to cure his sister’s blindness. His focused life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious and alluring stranger. As their lives become intertwined, Hwanhui finds his dedication to his art and his sister tested, forcing him to confront difficult choices about sacrifice and what truly matters.

In 19th-century Joseon, a celebrated illusionist named Hwanhui is driven by a desire to cure his sister’s blindness. His focused life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious and alluring stranger. As their lives become intertwined, Hwanhui finds his dedication to his art and his sister tested, forcing him to confront difficult choices about sacrifice and what truly matters.

Does The Magician have end credit scenes?

No!

The Magician does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Magician

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Ratings and Reviews for The Magician

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Metacritic

86

Metascore

7.5

User Score

TMDB

74

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User Score

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The Magician - Trailer

Ingmar Bergman: Peter Cowie on "The Magician" (1958)

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