Max Maven

1989 TV documentary looking into the haunted legends of old Hollywood.

An illusionist named Count DeClues solves mysteries that occur in his castle.

A fascinating display of magic and humour by a master of both.

Max Maven is known for performing what seem to be miracles with no possible explanation. He has probably invented more magic tricks than anyone in the history of a field filled with eccentric genius. This profile of Max Maven is built around his lifelong exploration of the twilight regions of human psychology and some of the lesser known regions of show business. Can Max actually read minds or is he creating illusions based on his mastery of certain psychological insights?

Sixty-two year old Richard Turner is renowned as one of the world’s greatest card magicians, yet he is completely blind. This is an in-depth look at a complex character who is one of magic’s greatest hidden treasures.

Ce qui commence comme un documentaire à la suite de la dernière tournée d’un magicien mourant - "The Amazing Johnathan" - devient un voyage inattendu et de plus en plus étrange alors que le cinéaste lutte pour séparer la vérité de l’illusion...

In addition to the insight provided by performers who knew Vernon, including Max Maven, Herb Zarrow, John Carney, Jackie Flosso, Ricky Jay, Steve Freeman and Persi Diaconis, it was an important opportunity for Vernon's children, Edward and Derek Verner, to share their own thoughts and feelings about their father, the magician. It also featured black-and-white silent footage of a younger Vernon demonstrating sleight-of-hand which we had converted and professionally retouched for the film. While the film was very well received, it was only available briefly for purchase as a VHS cassette, which was subsequently pirated. The film pops up regularly online, always low-quality copies of copies shared without any credit to those who made the project possible.

A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee, whom he married in 1988. At its peak in the 1980s, the show regularly attracted viewing figures of 15 million and was sold to 43 countries.

Sur les conseils de sa mère, Will, un adolescent de 17 ans, quitte Philadelphie et son milieu modeste pour s'installer chez sa tante et son oncle à Los Angeles, dans le très chic quartier de Bel-Air, afin d'avoir de meilleures chances de réussir dans la vie...