TV Show Details
Air Date:November 29th, 1998
Last Air Date:November 29th, 1998
Network:TLC
Status:Ended
Original Language:English
Production Companies:The Principal Film Co.
Mysteries of Magic (1998)
TV ShowTLC
Miniseries
"The impossible made possible"
StarringHarry Anderson
Plot
This fascinating program unravels the mysteries of magic-making by exploring the use and development of emerging technologies to create wholly believable illusions. Through historical footage and interviews with modern masters, you'll learn about some of the earliest special effects -- including light, shadow and incense -- and how magicians harnessed their power to leave audiences breathless.