Magic Camp

Released Jun 28, 2013

1h 26m

Documentary

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Kids and young adults learn how to perform magic tricks and illusions at a special school.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

The film is, at times, very funny. At the same time, Ehrlich tries to show us not just the budding magician, but the budding person.

Jul 11, 2013

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Robin Migdol

Village Voice

Slight but delightful ...

Jun 30, 2013

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Andy Webster

New York Times

A spry and revealing examination of Tannen's Magic Camp, an annual weeklong July assembly of aspiring illusionists at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 28, 2013

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Cory Woodroof

Lumination Network

It's a documentary that champions the idea that kids need outlets like magic to truly be their original selves, a praiseworthy message if there ever was one.

Feb 11, 2022

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Equally riveting, moving and delightful. It will make you stand up and cheer.

Rated: 8.85/10

Jul 1, 2013

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Audience Member

A documentary that is satisfactory at best emoji:ð???

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Very interesting look inside the most prestigious camp for kids who want to be magicians. Some sad stories among those featured. Worth the watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

It is pretty incredible that a magic camp like this exists, and this film does a great job at showing not only what the camp offers to young magicians, but the political nature of the industry even at the most basic/youngest levels.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Fascinating, moving and funny! 'Magic Camp' is a special treasure of a film created with care and respect for the art of magic and those who practice it. It's filled with great magic performed by both talented (and often hilariously precocious) kids and an inspiring staff of counselors who encourage them to not only hone their craft but also to embrace their individuality. Uniquely scored and beautifully edited; fun moments offset perfectly with poignant ones made me both laugh and cry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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k a

The focus is on five campers and their week at Magic Camp. The campers give insight into why they love magic. The story follows their preparations for the final competition on the last night of camp. Thought provoking and insightful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Judd Ehrlich

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Derek Hughes

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David Oliver

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Daniel Greenwolf

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Harrison Lampert

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Derrin Berger

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Synopsis

Kids and young adults learn how to perform magic tricks and illusions at a special school.

Director: Judd Ehrlich
Producer: Judd Ehrlich
Production Co: Flatbush Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 26m

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