Question 1

Why wasn't Gene Wilder cast as the lead in Magic?

Accepted Answer

Producer Joseph E. Levine refused to cast Gene Wilder as Corky because he wanted no comedians in the movie to distract from the serious nature of the story.

Question 2

How did Anthony Hopkins prepare for his role as a ventriloquist?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Hopkins learned magic tricks and studied ventriloquism, including how to project his voice and manipulate a dummy, to prepare for his performance.

Question 3

What happened when Anthony Hopkins first took the Fats dummy home?

Accepted Answer

Hopkins was so unnerved by the Fats dummy that he threatened to throw it into a canyon in the middle of the night, requiring director Richard Attenborough to come calm him down.

Question 4

What did writer William Goldman say about Ann-Margret's performance in Magic?

Accepted Answer

William Goldman said Ann-Margret was 'the least appreciated emotional actress anywhere' and praised her performance alongside Anthony Hopkins and Burgess Meredith.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Magic?

Accepted Answer

A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while trying to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.

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