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Amazing Stories S1E8 — Mr. Magic
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Amazing Stories•Season 1•Episode 8

Mr. Magic

6.3/10 · 454 votesNov 17, 198525 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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A fading illusionist has a last shot at greatness thanks to a deck of magic playing cards.

Directed byDonald Petrie
Written byJoshua Brand, John Falsey
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Episode Summary

"Mr. Magic" is episode 8 of Amazing Stories season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 454 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Donald Petrie and written by Joshua Brand, John Falsey, it aired on November 17, 1985.

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