S01E01The Magicians season 1 episode 1: Unauthorized Magic
Aired 16 December 201552 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Unauthorized Magic”
A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman's book series.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 1.
- It runs about 52 minutes.
- Directed by Mike Cahill, written by Sera Gamble and John McNamara.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (36 votes).
The Magicians trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
Play video: The Magicians trailer
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mike Cahill
- Writers
- Sera GambleJohn McNamara
- Guest stars
- Michael Cassidy as JamesWayne Péré as Professor Van Der WegheTembi Locke as Dr. Jennifer LondonLaura Fraser as Female ProfessorEsmé Bianco as ElizaRose Liston as Jane ChatwinSeth Meriwether as Martin ChatwinBrian Beckman as Rupert Chatwin
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Magicians Season 1
Every episode of Season 1The Magicians episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.