The Magic Maker

The Magic Maker
1st publication:	Four Color comics #752/1956
# of pages:	17
Writer:	Paul Newman/ Marshall McClintock
Artist:	Stan Campbell
Producer:	Dell Publishing

"The Magic Maker" is a 1956 Dell stories story by Stan Campbell.

Plot summary

Mayoral candidate Burke Cavan hires rogue magician Dr. Phantasmo to use his hypnotic powers to disrupt the campaign of this opponent, incumbent Mayor Hillford.

Character appearances

Recurring Characters

• Mandrake
• Narda
• Lothar

One-time characters

• Dr. Phantasmo
• Burke Cavan
• Torgel
• Major Jason Hillford

Behind the scenes

• Dr. Phantasmo has the same name as an old Dell super-hero.

Reprints

This story has been published in the following publications:

Australia

• "The Magic Maker", Mandrake Annual Xmas 1957 (1957)

Brazil

• "O Segredo do Mágico", Mandrake - Edição Extra (1959)

Chile

• "El fabricante de trucos", Mandrake el Mago 1/1968

France

• "Leçon de magie", Mandrake #48 (1964)

Italy

• "Lezioni di giuoco", Mandrake #77 (1964)

Mexico

• "El fabricante de trucos", Domingos Alegres #197

USA

• "The Magic Maker", Four Color Comics #752