Magicland
| Magicland | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Dick Williams |
| Starring | Dick Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | c.1,200 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | WMC-TV |
| Release | 1966 – 1989 |
Magicland was a television magic show for children that ran for 23 years on the Memphis, Tennessee, station WMC-TV. It holds the Guinness World Record for the longest continuously-running television magic series in the world.[1][2]
The show was created by presenter
KGNC-TV in Amarillo, Texas. Management at WMC-TV liked the sound of that show and persuaded Williams to create something similar for them. He agreed, but thought the series would only last for about a year. Instead, it eventually ran for 23 years and nearly 1,200 episodes.[3]
Magicland was a weekly half-hour live-audience show aimed at children and aired at 10am on Sunday mornings. Dick "Mr. Magic" Williams performed tricks and illusions, juggled clubs and scarves, and is often remembered for his signature magician's finger exercises (photos at MagiclandTV.com). He was assisted by his wife, Virginia, who, in addition to her onscreen role, sewed costumes, organized props, arranged music, and directed other assistants.
References
- ^ "Magic & Illusions", Guinness Book of Records: 182, 2005
- ^ "Magic & Illusions", Guinness Book of Records: 154, 2006
- ^ "About Mr. Magic". Dick Williams and MagiclandTV.com. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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