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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Booklet, Box Set, Commentary, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Multi-DVD Set, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: All surviving episodes - comprising the entire third and final season - of the 1970s ITV family drama series following the exploits of Tarot the Magician (Michael MacKenzie) and his assistant Lulli (Judy Loe), as they solve a series of mysteries, both natural and supernatural. Assisting them is Mr. Sweet, an antiquarian bookseller with a remarkable store of scientific knowledge. Episodes Comprise: 'The Meddlers (Part 1) The Meddlers (Part 2) The Meddlers (Part 3) The Power of Atep (Part 1) The Power of Atep (Part 2) The Power of Atep (Part 3) The Power of Atep (Part 4) Peacock Pie (Part 1) Peacock Pie (Part 2) Peacock Pie (Part 3) Mama Doc (Part 1) Mama Doc (Part 2) Mama Doc (Part 3) Sisters Deadly (Part 1) Sisters Deadly (Part 2) Sisters Deadly (Part 3) The Beautiful People (Part 1) The Beautiful People (Part 2) The Beautiful People (Part 3) The Beautiful People (Part 4) ...Ace of Wands - Complete Series 4-DVD Set
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
So, "Ace of Wands" is here at last. The most shameful gap in the legacy of British SF/fantasy is (partially) filled.
This is a vitally important set and belongs in any collection worthy of the name.
But enthusiasm is severely tempered by the knowledge that all that survives is the decidedly inferior 3rd series. It's like trying to appreciate "The Avengers" without Diana Rigg or "Star Wars" based on only "Return of the Jedi".
This is a mere flavour of the true greatness of this show. As such we must be grateful but the tragedy of it!
This is a vitally important set and belongs in any collection worthy of the name.
But enthusiasm is severely tempered by the knowledge that all that survives is the decidedly inferior 3rd series. It's like trying to appreciate "The Avengers" without Diana Rigg or "Star Wars" based on only "Return of the Jedi".
This is a mere flavour of the true greatness of this show. As such we must be grateful but the tragedy of it!
49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you're a fan of what Stuart Maconie described in his Radio Times review as "arcane entertainment", then Ace of Wands is for you. I'm a bit too young to have seen it when it first did the rounds, but am a big fan of old school Brit "sci-fi" (for want of a better description) -and this is a product of that merrily bubbling gene pool that gave us Sapphire & Steel, The Tomorrow People and Pertwee-era Who. From the animated titles and groovy theme tune to our ultra-fashionable heroes and their brain-bending escapades involving ESP and astrology, Ace of Wands is so screamingly 1970s it's hard to believe it's not some kind of elaborate latterday spoof. The minuscule kids' TV budget means it's rougher around the edges than delicate modern sensibilities might like, but the stories themselves are sophisticated and imaginative, and the psychically gifted Tarot (played with humanity and understatement by Michael Mackenzie) makes for a charismatic children's hero. His sidekicks, brother-and-sister team Mikki and Chas, are also likeable. Best of the episodes is Peacock Pie, starring Last of the Summer Wine's Foggy as a mack-wearing mystic with the chilling ability to make people believe whatever he wants them to. His manipulation of his poor old landlady, culminating in a threat to age her to death, is strong stuff - and all the better for being played straight. After wallowing in this excellent box set - complete with first-rate documentary - I can't believe I'll never get to see the first two series, which were wiped by the TV company. Come on, Tarot - one last trick!
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Putting to one side the amazon issues, I'd like to comment on the DVD set itself. Overall its an excellent package which features all of the surviving third series on three DVDs. The fourth DVD contains an excellent documentary about the series with interviews of the cast and production team. There is also an extremely fat booklet written by the mind bogglingly well informed Andrew Pixley, which includes a full episode review and much background info.
Of the series itself, well its rather dated but then I wouldn't have it any other way. Having just sat through 'The Beautiful People' I'd say it is perfect nostalgic viewing for a Sunday evening.
Of the series itself, well its rather dated but then I wouldn't have it any other way. Having just sat through 'The Beautiful People' I'd say it is perfect nostalgic viewing for a Sunday evening.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Takes me back...
...to my younger days,racing home to watch Ace of Wands...Wonderful.Pity the first two series were wiped from the original tapes.Worth every penny.
Published 15 months ago by Mr.M.
Classic 70s TV
I loved this DVD. While the stories are not as good as some of those contained in the 2 lost series, you still can get the feel of the show. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Denis Parry
Great memories
I first watched "Ace of Wands" when I was 13 years old and was hooked on it. When I saw it was available on DVD I purchased it immediately. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by A. PADGHAM
oh the memories!!!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this dvd. As used to miss some of it due to summer holidays in the 70,s Michael mackenzie was as gorgeous as i remembered!!!!!
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Vanessa Price
Ace telly
If you are considering buying this box set but undecided, here's why to buy it: The plots are all good enough to be feature films, you can time travel to the 70's, the sets are... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2009 by Heartsease
Stands the test of time...
Makes you think how well served we were by children's drama over thirty years ago. Intelligent, well written though slightly under rehearsed these shows wear very well and are... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Mr. Gordon E. Leek
Evocative fantasy - still very watchable today
I had a very faint recollection of this series and was probably too young to appreciate it first time around. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2008 by Cartimand
Magic from the 70s
This is an excellent DVD release of a great 1970's series: Ace of Wands was often very cheap-looking, and many of the stories more hole than plot, but the conviction of the main... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by Dr. Mike Goldsmith
Fantastic!
This is a great release of a great series, with excellent extras including a superbly researched booklet by Andrew Pixley. Highly recommended!
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by S. J. Walker
A True Sense of the Mystic
It had been, perhaps, thirty three years since I'd seen 'Ace of Wands,' when I learned it had come out on DVD. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2008 by Mr. Richard Clay
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