Bert I. Gordon, That Ol’ Black Magic, and Me

The theatrical poster for The Magic Sword (1962) featuring dramatic scenes from the film and Sir George brandishing Ascalon, the titular magic sword.

Hang on to your enchanted weapons, because The Magic Sword (1962) is the Greatest Movie EVER!

Click on the movie poster or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring guest host Gerard…from Canada!

Review in a Nutshell: A straightforward quest narrative with a few self-aware and humorous nods, The Magic Sword (1962) is a colorful spectacle film that is buoyed up by decent production values and a lot of strange subtext.