The Magician

About The Magician

A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel. Watch free on Kanopy. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $12.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Ingmar Bergman

Starring Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Bengt Ekerot

Produced by SF Studios