7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Magician (1973)
The Magician (1973)
Overview
The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict, which explores the philosophical tension between illusion, reality, and the human need for belief, lacks a strong inherent political valence. It offers a universal critique of human nature and perception rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
This 1969 Swedish film features a predominantly traditional European cast, reflecting the demographics and filmmaking practices of its era. The narrative focuses on psychological and existential themes, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes into its core story.
Secondary
The episode "The Magician" from "The Saint" TV series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. No elements related to queer identity are present in the plot or character arcs.
The film 'The Magician' (1969 TV Movie, identified by IMDb ID tt0069606) does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess under the provided rubric, resulting in a determination of N/A.
The show primarily focuses on the male protagonist, Anthony Blake, who uses magic and intellect to solve crimes. Female characters typically serve in supporting roles and are not depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The Magician (1973) is an original television series featuring characters created for the show, such as Anthony Blake. There is no evidence of any character being adapted from prior source material or history with a different established gender.
The 1973 series "The Magician" features original characters, most notably Anthony Blake. There is no prior source material (like novels, comics, or earlier screen versions) that establishes a different canonical race for these characters. Therefore, no race swap has occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.7
Critic Ratings
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