Carnival Magic
Synopsis
A magician in a carnival--who actually can read minds and levitate people and objects--works with a superintelligent chimp named Alex, who can also talk. The magician and the chimp soon become the stars of the carnival, drawing in big crowds. However, the wild-animal trainer, who has been displaced by the team as the carnival's top act, decides to kidnap Alex and sell him to a medical laboratory for experimentation, thereby getting rid of his competition.
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Carnival Magic (1983) - Trailer
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Adamson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Weston, Bob Levine
- Original Score
- Martin St. Lawrence
- Original Title
- Carnival Magic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Krypton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Adamson
Mark Weston, Bob Levine, Elvin Feltner
Martin St. Lawrence
Darrell Cathcart
James Abeles
Elvin Feltner
Department Leadership Roster
Al Adamson
Director
Mark Weston
Screenplay
Bob Levine
Screenplay
Elvin Feltner
Producer
Martin St. Lawrence
Original Music Composer
Darrell Cathcart
Director of Photography
James Abeles
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Magic
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What is Carnival Magic about?
A magician in a carnival--who actually can read minds and levitate people and objects--works with a superintelligent chimp named Alex, who can also talk. The magician and the chimp soon become the stars of the carnival, drawing in big crowds. However, the wild-animal trainer, who has been displaced by the team as the carnival's top act, decides to kidnap Alex and sell him to a medical laboratory for experimentation, thereby getting rid of his competition.
Who directed Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic was directed by Al Adamson.
Who stars in Carnival Magic?
The principal cast of Carnival Magic includes Don Stewart, Jennifer Houlton, Howard Segal, Regina Carrol, Joe Cirillo.
When was Carnival Magic released and how long is it?
Carnival Magic was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnival Magic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnival Magic was composed by Martin St. Lawrence.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).