Theatre of Magic

Theatre of Magic
ManufacturerMidway
Release dateMarch 28, 1995
SystemWilliams WPC Security (WPC-S)
DesignJohn Popadiuk
ProgrammingJeff Johnson
ArtworkLinda Deal (a.k.a. Doane)
MusicDave Zabriskie
SoundDave Zabriskie
Production run6,600 units

Theatre of Magic is a pinball machine designed by John Popadiuk, produced by Midway (under the Bally brand name). The player assumes the role of a novice magician who must develop their skills by exploring the titular theatre and performing an assortment of stage illusions. It was originally designed as "The Magic of David Copperfield", but was changed when terms couldn't be agreed with him. Coincidentally Capcom also released a magic-themed pinball table, Pinball Magic, in 1995.