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Magic Kid

Magic Kid

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Magic Kid

"Dreams are just wishes... coming true."

1993

1h 30m

5.1(19 votes)

Action

Family

Comedy

Overview

Karate action and laughs never cease when a brother and sister go to California to visit their uncle. They soon discover that he's an alcoholic on the run from the Mob who want him to pay up or else...

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PM Entertainment Group

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ted Jan Roberts

Ted Jan Roberts

Kevin

Stephen Furst

Stephen Furst

Bob Ryan

Shonda Whipple

Megan

Joseph Campanella

Joseph Campanella

Tony

Billy Hufsey

Billy Hufsey

Guido

Christopher Mitchum

Christopher Mitchum

Dad

Lauren Tewes

Lauren Tewes

Mom

Don Wilson

Don Wilson

Himself

Irwin Keyes

Irwin Keyes

The Bookie

Art Camacho

Art Camacho

Tournament MC

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Merhi
Written by: Stephen Smoke

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