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Magic: A Fantastic Comedy

Magic: A Fantastic Comedy

Written by: G. K. Chesterton
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George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHWCopyright Plays Genre
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  • Magic A Fantastic Comedy - G K Chesterton
    Jun 17 2026
    George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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