The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray (1954) [Region Free] (Bonus Three Stooges 3D Shorts) - Blu-ray Forum

Dnsmills · 03-01-2012, 03:08 AM

The Mad Magician has been released on REGION FREE 3D Blu-ray in the USA and UK. Both editions include two Three Stooges 3D shorts: Spooks and Pardon My Backfire. The UK edition includes an additional special feature in 3D.

Kino were due to re-release the film in the US but these plans were dropped.

The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray

(Limited Edition comes with booklet, standard edition has no booklet)

The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray

(Limited Edition - sold out)

The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray

(CANCELLED)

Original post:
I'm looking through the Playstation Store on my PS3 to see what 3D content they have and found The Mad Magician starring Vincent Price. You can't rent it; the only option is to buy for $29.99. Thought I would share.

EricJ · 03-01-2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnsmills

I'm looking through the Playstation Store on my PS3 to see what 3D content they have and found The Mad Magician starring Vincent Price. You can't rent it; the only option is to buy for $29.99. Thought I would share.

Yep, I'm tempted

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But it doesn't look William Castle-ish enough to get it (if Castle DID do a 3D for Columbia, this would be it, but it isn't), and if I'd spend $29.99 on anything at PS Store, it'd be the Stooges short. And not for $29.99.

A taste of YouTube, though, in the meantime:

Zivouhr · 03-01-2012, 03:25 AM

Interesting. This sounds like an online 3D exclusive for now. I don't see it anywhere else so far. Nice to see an older film converted to 3D.

29.99 is steep for online only. Especially an older classic film. The 3D looks good though...

Zivouhr · 03-01-2012, 03:30 AM

Interesting. This sounds like an online 3D exclusive for now. I don't see it anywhere else so far. Nice to see an older film converted to 3D, if its one of his older films that is.

hotandserious · 03-01-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Interesting. This sounds like an online 3D exclusive for now. I don't see it anywhere else so far. Nice to see an older film converted to 3D, if its one of his older films that is.

I wish this would come to Blu-Ray. The Mad Magician is not a conversion - it was filmed in 3D back in the day, following the success of Price's House Of Wax.

Jbug · 03-01-2012, 03:32 PM

That Stooges short has been on the PS3 for a year or so. The other Stooges 3D short which was supposed to be spooky was for some reason removed from the PS3 Store. I rented TMM and it had good depth and has the fast pop outs that don't register that well. It also had a lot of ghosting on my then Samsung C8000 PDP.

donald.brown · 03-01-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Yep, I'm tempted

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But it doesn't look William Castle-ish enough to get it (if Castle DID do a 3D for Columbia, this would be it, but it isn't), and if I'd spend $29.99 on anything at PS Store, it'd be the Stooges short. And not for $29.99.

A taste of YouTube, though, in the meantime:
Mad Magician clips in TRUE 3D! - YouTube

William Castle did make a 3D movie for Columbia, but it was a 1953 western called "Fort Ti". One of the Stooges' 3D shorts played on the same bill in theaters.

TravelSteveR · 03-02-2012, 01:38 AM

The Mad Magician is ok for what it is, Columbia's attempt to re-create Warner Brothers' success with House of Wax with the same star (Vincent Price) and the same gimmick (3-D).Its plot is a bit dull (another Price revenge vehicle, which he did so much better in Theatre of Blood and the two Dr. Phibes films, and this one lacks the color of House of Wax. In fact, the whole film comes across as rather cheap. Still if it were released in Blu Ray 3D, I would probably pick it up for old time's sake.

TravelSteveR · 07-19-2015, 01:25 AM

I have never downloaded a movie (or game for that matter), but I am doing both today. I wanted the new GODZILLA game for the PS3 (I am not a gamer, but I like Godzilla), and while I was on there I decided to get THE MAD MAGICIAN as well. I've seen it a few times, but never in 3D, so I'm looking forward to seeing what pops (unless my memory is failing, I think I remember cards being thrown at the camera; I draw a blank on other 3D effects).

ColumbiaSunburstHD · 07-19-2015, 04:40 PM

It's not a rent it's a buy now and yes i watched that film in 3D two months ago.

Zivouhr · 07-19-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TravelSteveR

I have never downloaded a movie (or game for that matter), but I am doing both today. I wanted the new GODZILLA game for the PS3 (I am not a gamer, but I like Godzilla), and while I was on there I decided to get THE MAD MAGICIAN as well. I've seen it a few times, but never in 3D, so I'm looking forward to seeing what pops (unless my memory is failing, I think I remember cards being thrown at the camera; I draw a blank on other 3D effects).

How did you like the 3D?
Godzilla the game looks interesting and and nice tribute to Godzilla monsters.

Eidolon · 08-12-2015, 01:36 PM

is it available on the Uk PS3 store?

the13thman · 08-17-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Eidolon

is it available on the Uk PS3 store?

I've never been able to find it.

I hate all this download-only nonsense, just release a 3D blu ray and I'll buy it!

Interdimensional · 08-17-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by the13thman

I've never been able to find it.

I hate all this download-only nonsense, just release a 3D blu ray and I'll buy it!

likewise. I would not hesitate to buy it.

Interdimensional · 08-17-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by donald.brown

William Castle did make a 3D movie for Columbia, but it was a 1953 western called "Fort Ti". One of the Stooges' 3D shorts played on the same bill in theaters.

He made three. The others were "Jesse James Vs the Daltons", and "Drums of Tahiti".

Too bad they just leave them to languish in obscurity, although there are probably better 3-D films that are equally neglected.

Richard--W · 08-24-2015, 05:01 AM

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw all three of William Castle's 3-D movies projected in authentic double-interlock for polarized viewing at the Expos. Pleasantly surprised in that he was a better filmmaker than I realized, and that even though he made low-budget B movies on the backlot, he took 3-D seriously and applied it with intelligence and skill. The technology was new, but he understood how to use it, and he uses it almost as well as Jack Arnold or Andre de Toth. His 3-D films are well-shot. Castle was first and foremost an entertainer, but to be an entertainer he had to be a good filmmaker. You can see by the films that he respected the 3-D process.

There is no earthly reason why Columbia hasn't issued a box set of the three 3-D films William Castle made for them.

Interdimensional · 08-24-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard--W

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw all three of William Castle's 3-D movies projected in authentic double-interlock for polarized viewing at the Expos. Pleasantly surprised in that he was a better filmmaker than I realized, and that even though he made low-budget B movies on the backlot, he took 3-D seriously and applied it with intelligence and skill. The technology was new, but he understood how to use it, and he uses it almost as well as Jack Arnold or Andre de Toth. His 3-D films are well-shot. Castle was first and foremost an entertainer, but to be an entertainer he had to be a good filmmaker. You can see by the films that he respected the 3-D process.

There is no earthly reason why Columbia hasn't issued a box set of the three 3-D films William Castle made for them.

Well, I can't speak for the wider audience, and the movie-buying pubic, but I'd buy it.

Which of the three did you like the best?

How would you rate them next to what vintage 3-D has already been released on blu-ray?

revgen · 04-11-2016, 08:53 PM

The home video rights for this film are currently with Mill Creek Entertainment. Sony has a 3-D DCP ready to go for anybody to make a 3-D Blu-Ray release, but so far Mill Creek has only released the film on DVD as part of a combo pack.

I contacted Mill Creek and asked them if they had any plans to release The Mad Magician on 3-D Blu-Ray. They responded and told me that they have no plans at all to offer any blu-ray release of the film. You can contact them at http://www.millcreekent.com/contact-us let your voice be heard.

Paul H · 04-11-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by revgen

The home video rights for this film are currently with Mill Creek Entertainment. Sony has a 3-D DCP ready to go for anybody to make a 3-D Blu-Ray release, but so far Mill Creek has only released the film on DVD as part of a combo pack.

I contacted Mill Creek and asked them if they had any plans to release The Mad Magician on 3-D Blu-Ray. They responded and told me that they have no plans at all to offer any blu-ray release of the film. You can contact them at http://www.millcreekent.com/contact-us let your voice be heard.

Regarding The Mad Magician (1954)- Just reported by Twilight Time Insider on Post 11 at HTF:

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Just to put you guys out of your misery - yes, TT has licensed the 3D Blu-ray rights for the title, and Mill Creek are to be thanked for allowing the deal.

revgen · 04-12-2016, 01:00 AM

Thanks Paul. I just saw he news at HTF and it's great to hear. I didn't know TT even had the rights to the 3-D blu-ray.

03-01-2012, 03:08 AM	#1
Dnsmills Active Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Dallas, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:136	The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray (1954) [Region Free] (Bonus Three Stooges 3D Shorts) The Mad Magician has been released on REGION FREE 3D Blu-ray in the USA and UK. Both editions include two Three Stooges 3D shorts: Spooks and Pardon My Backfire. The UK edition includes an additional special feature in 3D. Kino were due to re-release the film in the US but these plans were dropped. The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray (Limited Edition comes with booklet, standard edition has no booklet) The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray (Limited Edition - sold out) The Mad Magician 3D Blu-ray (CANCELLED) Original post: I'm looking through the Playstation Store on my PS3 to see what 3D content they have and found The Mad Magician starring Vincent Price. You can't rent it; the only option is to buy for $29.99. Thought I would share. Last edited by the13thman; 12-12-2022 at 09:22 AM. Reason: updated

03-02-2012, 01:38 AM	#8
TravelSteveR Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Texas City, TX	Not one of Price's better films The Mad Magician is ok for what it is, Columbia's attempt to re-create Warner Brothers' success with House of Wax with the same star (Vincent Price) and the same gimmick (3-D).Its plot is a bit dull (another Price revenge vehicle, which he did so much better in Theatre of Blood and the two Dr. Phibes films, and this one lacks the color of House of Wax. In fact, the whole film comes across as rather cheap. Still if it were released in Blu Ray 3D, I would probably pick it up for old time's sake.

07-19-2015, 01:25 AM	#9
TravelSteveR Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Texas City, TX	The Mad Magician 3D I have never downloaded a movie (or game for that matter), but I am doing both today. I wanted the new GODZILLA game for the PS3 (I am not a gamer, but I like Godzilla), and while I was on there I decided to get THE MAD MAGICIAN as well. I've seen it a few times, but never in 3D, so I'm looking forward to seeing what pops (unless my memory is failing, I think I remember cards being thrown at the camera; I draw a blank on other 3D effects).

03-01-2012, 03:25 AM	#3
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Interesting. This sounds like an online 3D exclusive for now. I don't see it anywhere else so far. Nice to see an older film converted to 3D. 29.99 is steep for online only. Especially an older classic film. The 3D looks good though...

03-01-2012, 03:30 AM	#4
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Interesting. This sounds like an online 3D exclusive for now. I don't see it anywhere else so far. Nice to see an older film converted to 3D, if its one of his older films that is.

03-01-2012, 03:32 PM	#6
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	That Stooges short has been on the PS3 for a year or so. The other Stooges 3D short which was supposed to be spooky was for some reason removed from the PS3 Store. I rented TMM and it had good depth and has the fast pop outs that don't register that well. It also had a lot of ghosting on my then Samsung C8000 PDP.

07-19-2015, 04:40 PM	#10
ColumbiaSunburstHD Active Member Member since:Jun 2015 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:30	It's not a rent it's a buy now and yes i watched that film in 3D two months ago.

08-12-2015, 01:36 PM	#12
Eidolon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1148	is it available on the Uk PS3 store?

08-24-2015, 05:01 AM	#16
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3001 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I was pleasantly surprised when I saw all three of William Castle's 3-D movies projected in authentic double-interlock for polarized viewing at the Expos. Pleasantly surprised in that he was a better filmmaker than I realized, and that even though he made low-budget B movies on the backlot, he took 3-D seriously and applied it with intelligence and skill. The technology was new, but he understood how to use it, and he uses it almost as well as Jack Arnold or Andre de Toth. His 3-D films are well-shot. Castle was first and foremost an entertainer, but to be an entertainer he had to be a good filmmaker. You can see by the films that he respected the 3-D process. There is no earthly reason why Columbia hasn't issued a box set of the three 3-D films William Castle made for them.

04-11-2016, 08:53 PM	#18
revgen Power Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Southern California, USA Trading Score:17	The home video rights for this film are currently with Mill Creek Entertainment. Sony has a 3-D DCP ready to go for anybody to make a 3-D Blu-Ray release, but so far Mill Creek has only released the film on DVD as part of a combo pack. I contacted Mill Creek and asked them if they had any plans to release The Mad Magician on 3-D Blu-Ray. They responded and told me that they have no plans at all to offer any blu-ray release of the film. You can contact them at http://www.millcreekent.com/contact-us let your voice be heard.

04-12-2016, 01:00 AM	#20
revgen Power Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Southern California, USA Trading Score:17	Thanks Paul. I just saw he news at HTF and it's great to hear. I didn't know TT even had the rights to the 3-D blu-ray.

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