Showing results for "The Magicians" in Drama & Plays

In 1826, French playwrights Jean-Toussaint Merle and Antony Béraud teamed up to create the captivating play Le monstre et le magicien, an adaptation of Mary Shelleys iconic 1818 novel Frankenstein. This English rendition, translated by British playwright John Kerr and titled The Monster and Magician Or the Fate of Frankenstein, made its debut just four months later on October 2 at the West London Theatre. Immerse yourself in this thrilling retelling that explores the depths of creation and the consequences that follow. - Summary by ToddHW

The Wonderful Magician is a captivating exploration of themes and characters that has intrigued literary students, particularly in England, thanks to the spirited fragment left by Shelley in his Scenes from Calderon. Following in the footsteps of such a great master presents its own challenges, but this version aims for strict fidelity to the original’s form and substance. While it may lack the elevated poetic harmonies familiar to many readers, it offers a fresh and faithful interpretation that honors the essence of the original work. - Summary by The Translator

Description: A supernatural adventure radio series about an American who learned mystical arts in India and used them to fight criminals and villains.Keywords: old time radio, supernatural, adventure, magic, India, Frank Chandler, Chandu, Baron RoxorLanguage: EnglishLicense: Public domainDate: 1931-1936, 1948-1950Chandu the Magician was a popular radio show in the 1930s and 1940s. It was known for its exciting storylines, exotic locales, and suspenseful plots. The show's protagonist, Frank Chandler, was a skilled magician who used his powers to fight crime and protect the innocent. He was ...

A brand new, original audio drama from the team at Three-Pound Magician: In a disquieting future, all of humanity is united by the System, the ultimate in communications technology that connects all minds simultaneously. But in the distant fringes of outer worlds, agitators plot to separate human consciousness and society from the System's power; it falls on Captain Kennick Anderson to stop them, but in the twilight solitude of space he's left to wonder where his loyalties really lie. "Clarion Dawn" is a tense thriller that explores strange new ideas about human nature, in the style of classic...