Question 1

Who taught Orson Welles his first magic tricks?

Accepted Answer

Harry Houdini taught Welles his first magic tricks in the 1920s when Welles was still a boy.

Question 2

What promise does Welles make about the magic tricks in this special?

Accepted Answer

Welles promises that no trick photography is used in the performance of his magic tricks.

Question 3

How was the film completed after Welles left it unfinished?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, the Munich Film Museum edited together the complete footage into a 27-minute cut, which has been screened at numerous film festivals.

Question 4

Which film festival featured Orson Welles' Magic Show in 2005?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 5

How long is the finished cut of the film?

Accepted Answer

The finished cut of the film runs 27 minutes.

Orson Welles' Magic Show

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