---
title: "The Magician"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 562428
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magician (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magician is a film first released in 1960. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Intertélé Films, Spéva Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving son finds love and hidden secrets in a mysterious circus."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric circus backdrop creates visual intrigue
- Blend of drama and thriller keeps tension high
- Romantic thread adds emotional depth

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s 1960 production may feel dated to modern audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s dramatic and thriller tones make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, thrilling, romantic, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Serge Friedman
- **Networks / Studios**: Intertélé Films, Spéva Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alice Kessler** as *Greta*
- **Ellen Kessler** as *Hildegarde*
- **Jacques Riberolles** as *Peter*
- **Ginette Leclerc** as *Odette*
- **Daniel Sorano** as *Wladimir*
- **Jean Mercure** as *Ludwig*
- **Yves Barsacq** as *Photographer at the funeral (uncredited)*
- **Ingrid Harrisson** as *(uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The film is set in a circus in Munich.

### Q: What prompts Pierre’s visit to the circus?
He comes to attend his father’s funeral, a famous illusionist.

### Q: Is there a romance in the film?
Pierre falls love with the beautiful Hildegarde.

### Q: Does the plot involve any family secrets?
Pierre discovers that Hildegarde has a twin sister named Greta.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magician — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/562428)
- [The Magician (1993) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/74879-the-magician/prehled/)

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