The Magician

Synopsis

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.

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

Bibi Andersson

Sara Lindqvist

Gertrud Fridh

Ottilia

Lars Ekborg

Simson

Toivo Pawlo

Starbeck

Erland Josephson

Consul Egerman