Celebracadabra
Celebracadabra

Celebracadabra

2008TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Celebracadabra is an American reality television series on VH1 that premiered on April 27, 2008. The series involves celebrities attempting to learn and perform magic. Magician/actor Jonathan Levit serves as the host. On Thursday June 12, 2008 C. Thomas Howell was named Greatest Celebrity Magician.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

A struggling magician named Al Kazam (Dudley Moore) faces eviction from his apartment and decides to enter a prestigious magic competition. He brings along his two bumbling assistants, who inadvertently cause more chaos than magic. Al must pull off his greatest trick yet to win the competition and save his home.

Critical Reception

Celebracadabra received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor and plot to be predictable and uninspired. Audiences generally found it to be a light, family-friendly comedy, though it failed to make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired comedic performances.
  • Lacks the charm and wit to appeal to a broad audience.
  • A predictable family comedy that struggles to find its magical footing.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Celebracadabra' is not widely documented or has not garnered significant attention.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the final on-screen appearances for legendary actor Dudley Moore before his passing in 2007, though it was released posthumously.

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