---
title: "The Magician"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-1999"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 16582
imdb_id: "tt0205659"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 39
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magician (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magician is a television series first released in 1999. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by France 2. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 39 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow superhero Ace Cooper and his sidekick Cosmo in this animated television series."

### Why Watch
- Features superhero action with lead character Ace Cooper
- Includes sidekick Cosmo

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited detailed plot information available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: It is an animated television series featuring action and adventure elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, action, adventure, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magician-1999#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (26 Episodes)
### Season 2 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 39
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 34 (87%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Florian Ferrier, Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, Gilles Adrien
- **Networks / Studios**: France 2

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Billy West**
- **Charles Napier**
- **Kath Soucie**
- **Michael Donovan**
- **Rob Paulsen**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Magician?
It is a French animated television series featuring a superhero and his sidekick.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The show stars the superhero Ace Cooper along with his sidekick, Cosmo.

### Q: When was it produced?
It was produced between 1997 and 1998.

### Q: Who produced and distributed the series?
It was produced by Xilam and distributed by Gaumont.

### Q: Where did it air?
It aired on Fox in 1999.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magician — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/16582)
- [The Magician (French TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magician_(French_TV_series))
- [The Magician (1993) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/74879-the-magician/prehled/)

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