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Carnival Magic poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 43.7 / 100
1983·Drama / Fantasy / Family·1h 26m

CARNIVAL MAGIC

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.

Above the Line
Al Adamson·DirectorMark Weston·ScreenplayBob Levine·ScreenplayDarrell Cathcart·Director of PhotographyMartin St. Lawrence·Original Music ComposerJames Abeles·Editor
Cast
Don Stewart·MarkowJennifer Houlton·EllenHoward Segal·DavidRegina Carrol·Kate (as Gina Carrol)Joe Cirillo·KirkMark Weston·StoneyCharles Reynolds·Dr. PooleDiane Kettering·KimMissy Crutchfield·Girl in Car
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 3
Al Adamson·DirectorCharles Reynolds·Assistant DirectorDawn Freer·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Mark Weston·ScreenplayBob Levine·ScreenplayElvin Feltner·Story
Camera· 2
Darrell Cathcart·Director of PhotographyPhil Smoot·Second Unit Cinematographer
Editing· 1
James Abeles·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Martin St. Lawrence·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Sara Robbins·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Elvin Feltner·Producer
By the Numbers
43.7
OF 100
Master Score
2.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Carnival Magic's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF0000
#FFFF00
#800080
Mood
Whimsical, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, stylized title "CARNIVAL MAGIC" in red and yellow, set against a purple background with radiating lines. Below the title, a Ferris ”

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Key Elements
Ferris WheelMonkeyGunBlue BlockRed BlockGreen Block
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
6/10
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