Behold! “Early TV Magic Collection,” a spectacle of vintage wonder by various masters! Rare broadcasts on 3 DVDs, featuring Blackstone Sr. & more! Download now!
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Discover the Enchantment of Early TV Magic
Step back in time and experience the Early TV Magic Collection by Various, available for instant download. This exclusive collection brings together the pioneering magicians of television’s golden age in a three-DVD set that’s a must-have for any magic enthusiast or historian.
What’s Inside the Collection?
- Over five hours of meticulously restored footage
- Three DVDs providing the best viewing experience
- Unprecedented compilation of Blackstone Sr.‘s performances, showcasing his legendary routines
- A treasure trove of vintage shows including The Magic Lady, The Great Merlini, Mandrake, Mr. Magic, Fun with Felix, and more
Why You’ll Love It
This collection is not just a series of shows; it’s a portal to the past, offering a glimpse into the birth of television magic. Watch Blackstone Sr. in both classic black-and-white and rare color footage, as he captivates audiences with his showmanship and humor. Revel in the charm of Gerrie Larsen as ‘The Magic Lady’, who brought a unique, feminine touch to magic in the 1950s. Explore the Magic Matinee, a compilation of obscure shows that highlight the variety and creativity of early television.
Enhanced with digital restoration techniques and optimized sound, this collection has been curated in collaboration with renowned magic film historian, William McIlhany. Whether you’re revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, the Early TV Magic Collection promises entertainment and intrigue.
Disc One Running Time Approximately 1hr 39min
Disc Two Running Time Approximately 1hr 49min
Disc Three Running Time Approximately 1hr 28min
Early TV Magic Collection by Various ( Instant Download )
Pioneer Magicians in Rare Broadcasts on Three DVDs!
- Over five hours of footage
- Three DVDs for optimum viewing quality
- The best collection of Blackstone Sr. footage ever assembled with all his classic routines
- Vintage television magic shows including The Magic Lady, The Great Merlini, Mandrake, Mr. Magic, Fun with Felix, and more
This fun and informative collection presents rare footage of magic in television’s early years, full of great illusions to study and vintage shows to enjoy. The set opens with extensive archival videos of Blackstone Sr. with his commanding showmanship and warm humor as he presents his top pieces that made him a star for forty years. You’ll see him in television and live footage in both black-and-white and rare color footage.
Gerrie Larsen’s The Magic Lady brought 1950s audiences her pioneering feminine magic in a surreal fairytale setting. Her delightful presence fills seven episodes here, including the elaborate pilot.
The third volume, The Magic Matinee, preserves an array of little-known shows from a time when television explored new variety possibilities. The two mystery crime programs opening the Matinee feature a number of magic effects: pilots for Mandrake the Magician starring magic performer Coe Norton and The Great Merlini, based on Clayton Rawson’s detective novels. Then you’ll have fun watching the lighthearted and old-style television of little-known shows Mr. Magic with Norman Jensen and J.J., Fun with Felix, and You Can Do It, Too.
This three-DVD set has been created in collaboration with magic film historian William McIlhany, now with digitally enhancement and optimized sound.
Disc One Running Time Approximately 1hr 39min
Disc Two Running Time Approximately 1hr 49min
Disc Three Running Time Approximately 1hr 28min
