The Magician

The Magician

1973 · 1 season · 21 eps · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Action & Adventure

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The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.

Created by Bruce Lansbury

Network: NBC

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