Carnival Magic (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1983, Carnival Magic is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Al Adamson, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A magician in a carnival--who actually can read minds and levitate people and objects--works with a superintelligent chimp named Alex, who can also talk. The magician and the chimp soon become the stars of the carnival, drawing in big crowds. However, the wild-animal trainer, who has been displaced by the team as the carnival's top act, decides to kidnap Alex and sell him to a medical laboratory for experimentation, thereby getting rid of his competition.
Who’s in it. Carnival Magic stars Don Stewart as Markow, Jennifer Houlton as Ellen, Howard Segal as David and Regina Carrol as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Carnival Magic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival Magic tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival Magic (1983)?
- In CA, Carnival Magic is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnival Magic worth watching?
- Carnival Magic holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carnival Magic?
- Carnival Magic stars Don Stewart, Jennifer Houlton, Howard Segal, Regina Carrol and Joe Cirillo.
- When was Carnival Magic released?
- Carnival Magic was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.