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Overview
In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics, and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.
Details
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- First aired
- October 24, 1986
- Last aired
- December 5, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Network
Cast
Colin FirthRichard Herncastle
John CastleNick Ollanton
Laurence OlivierHarry Burrard
Beatie EdneyNancy Ellis
Brian GloverTommy Beamish
Carmen du SautoyJulie Blane
Gillian BevanCissie Mapes
Pamela StephensonLily Farris
Alfred MarksOtto Mergen
Patricia QuinnDoris Tingley
Jim CarterInspector Crabb
Mike EdmondsBarney- Mick WalterPhilip Tewby (as Big Mick)
- Matthew SolonAlfred Dunsop
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