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Ace of Wands Series Guide
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ISBN13: 9798279304486
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 21 2025
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 21 2025
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Between 1970 and 1972, British children's television audiences were captivated by Ace of Wands, a groundbreaking series that blended stage magic, psychic powers, and supernatural mystery. Following Tarot-a charismatic magician with genuine telepathic abilities-and his companions as they investigated strange occurrences across London and beyond, the show pushed boundaries and treated young viewers with remarkable intelligence and sophistication.
Tragically, Thames Television wiped the master tapes of the first two seasons, erasing 26 episodes from existence. Only the complete third season survives today.
This comprehensive guide reconstructs the entire series for modern readers. Drawing on original scripts, rare audio recordings, production documents, and surviving episodes, author Adrian Sherlock provides:
Detailed episode-by-episode analysis of all three seasons, including the lost stories
Behind-the-scenes insights into the creation and production of this pioneering series
Character studies exploring Tarot, Lulli, Sam, Mikki, Chas, and the memorable villains they faced
Cultural context examining how Ace of Wands reflected 1970s Britain and influenced later telefantasy classics like Sapphire & Steel and The Tomorrow People
Thematic exploration of the series' sophisticated treatment of telepathy, mental illness, power, and morality
Whether you remember watching Ace of Wands as a child, discovered it through surviving episodes, or simply love British telefantasy, this guide offers an unprecedented look at a series that dared to be different-a show that trusted children with complex ideas, genuine scares, and stories that still resonate today.
Experience the complete story of the magician whose adventures cast a spell over British television-a story with no end.
This comprehensive guide reconstructs the entire series for modern readers. Drawing on original scripts, rare audio recordings, production documents, and surviving episodes, author Adrian Sherlock provides:
Detailed episode-by-episode analysis of all three seasons, including the lost stories
Behind-the-scenes insights into the creation and production of this pioneering series
Character studies exploring Tarot, Lulli, Sam, Mikki, Chas, and the memorable villains they faced
Cultural context examining how Ace of Wands reflected 1970s Britain and influenced later telefantasy classics like Sapphire & Steel and The Tomorrow People
Thematic exploration of the series' sophisticated treatment of telepathy, mental illness, power, and morality
Whether you remember watching Ace of Wands as a child, discovered it through surviving episodes, or simply love British telefantasy, this guide offers an unprecedented look at a series that dared to be different-a show that trusted children with complex ideas, genuine scares, and stories that still resonate today.
Experience the complete story of the magician whose adventures cast a spell over British television-a story with no end.
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