Magic

Name: Magic
Author: William Goldman

Novel by William Goldman

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Author: William Goldman
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1.Stated in Internet Speculative Fiction DatabaseRetrieved 2025-05-27
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Released: August 1976
Publisher: Dell Publishing
Language: English
Genre: horror fiction

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Magic is a psychological horror novel written by William Goldman. It was published in the United States in August 1976 by Delacorte Press. In 1978 Richard Attenborough directed a feature film adaptation of the story that starred Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret.

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MMagic1978 · 1978 film directed by Richard Attenborough

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Country of origin: United States
Narrative location: New York
Title: Magic
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1.Stated in Internet Speculative Fiction DatabaseRetrieved 2025-05-27
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Form of creative work: novel
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1.Stated in Internet Speculative Fiction DatabaseRetrieved 2026-04-28
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Main subject: ventriloquist's dummy

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