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The Young Magician

The Young Magician

Peter has magical powers. Now all he has to do is learn how to make them work!

19876.21h 35m

Overview

A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.

Directed by Waldemar Dziki
Written by Waldemar Dziki
Produced by Rock Demers
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Top Cast

R

Rusty Jedwab

Piotr Meller

E

Edward Garson

Aleksander

Daria Trafankowska

Daria Trafankowska

Piotr's Mother

Mariusz Benoit

Mariusz Benoit

Piotr's Father

W

Władysław Kowalski

Police Chief

N

Natasza Maraszek

Małgosia

T

Tomasz Klimasiewicz

Michał

Jan Machulski

Jan Machulski

Colonel

M

Maria Robaszkiewicz

Jacek's Mother

Maciej Szary

Maciej Szary

Jacek's Father

About The Young Magician

The Young Magician is a fantasy, family film released in 1987. Directed by Waldemar Dziki, it stars Rusty Jedwab, Edward Garson, Daria Trafankowska. A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.

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