---
title: "Tragic Magic"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tragic-magic-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 234517
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 6
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tragic Magic (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tragic-magic-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tragic Magic is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Walter Lantz Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A popcorn‑munching audience member turns a magic show into a chaotic comedy."

### Why Watch
- Brief, six‑minute animated comedy
- Playful role reversal between audience and magician
- Visual gags centered on magic tricks

### Caveats & Content Note
- Very short runtime may feel incomplete
- Relies heavily on visual humor without extensive dialogue
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences; lighthearted slapstick with cartoonish peril.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedic, slapstick, short

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tragic-magic-1962#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul J. Smith
- **Networks / Studios**: Walter Lantz Productions

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately six minutes.

### Q: What type of film is it?
It is an animated comedy short.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on July 2, 1962.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Woody, a viewer at the magic show.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Woody attends a magic show, teases the magician, and becomes part of a series of comedic magic tricks.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tragic Magic — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/234517)
- [Tragic Magic (1962) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/74870-tragic-magic)

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