The Magician

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Max von Sydow Albert Emanuel Vogler

Ingrid Thulin Manda Vogler

Gunnar Björnstrand Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health

Naima Wifstrand Granny Vogler

Bengt Ekerot Johan Spegel