Magic Ventriloquism Turns From Humor to Horror
Edgar Bergen and ventriloquism traditions fade as a new thriller registers. Anthony Hopkins stars Corky a rising magician ventriloquist whose foul mouthed dummy Fats pushes him toward stardom while facing insecurity and fear. Burgess Meredith co stars as agent Ben Greene in a Hitchcock style suspense drama.
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A film review discusses Magic directed by Richard Attenborough with Anthony Hopkins as the ventriloquist and his dummy, noting strong performances and mood yet uneven suspense. It adds a 1974 UAE date where Yasir Arafat addressed the UN, and closes with a Thought for today about happiness.
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