SHOW / EPISODE

Chandu the Magician: Message in the Blue Flame

15m | May 12, 2023

“Chandu the Magician” was a radio show that aired in the early 1930s and was created by Harry A. Earnshaw and Vera M. Oldham. The show was about Frank Chandler, a world-renowned magician who uses his powers to fight against evil. Chandler was played by a number of actors over the course of the show, including Gayne Whitman, Howard Hoffman, and Tom Collins.

The show was heavily inspired by the popular pulp novels of the time, which often featured characters with extraordinary powers fighting against villains. Chandler's magic powers were a key part of the show, and he used them to help him fight against various villains and monsters.

One of the most memorable aspects of the show was its use of sound effects and music to create a sense of atmosphere and tension. The show's creators went to great lengths to create realistic sound effects, often recording them in the field rather than using pre-made effects.

“Chandu the Magician” was one of the first adventure serials to feature a supernatural element, and it proved to be hugely popular with listeners. The show was eventually adapted into a comic book series, several films, and a television series, cementing Chandler's place in popular culture.

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Supernatural Crime Fighting: Chandu the Magician
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