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S1·E1 Unauthorized Magic

Name: Unauthorized Magic
Released: 2015-12-16
Duration: 52 min
Cast: Michael Cassidy, Wayne Péré, Tembi Locke, Laura Fraser, Esmé Bianco

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: December 16, 2015
Runtime: 52 minutes
Director: Mike Cahill
Writers: Sera Gamble, John McNamara
Score: 7.5/10 (33 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired December 16, 2015 52 min ★ 7.5/10 · 33 TMDB votes

Synopsis

A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman's book series.

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Director & writers

Mike CahillDirectorSera GambleWriterJohn McNamaraWriter

Guest stars

Michael CassidyJames

Wayne PéréProfessor Van Der Weghe

Tembi LockeDr. Jennifer London

Laura FraserFemale Professor

Esmé BiancoEliza

Rose ListonJane Chatwin

Seth MeriwetherMartin Chatwin

Brian BeckmanRupert Chatwin

Anthony MarbleThe Beast

David CallPete

Misty OrmistonPsychic Girl #2

Kim OrmistonPsychic Girl #1

Alexandra LucchesiRainbow Girl

Krystal TomlinPhysical Kid

Charles MesureThe Beast (voice) (uncredited)

Jade TailorKady Orloff-Diaz

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Magicians air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Unauthorized Magic') originally aired on December 16, 2015.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Unauthorized Magic')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 52 minutes.

What happens in The Magicians Season 1 Episode 1?

A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman's book series....

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