Magical Maestro

Magical Maestro

Directed by Tex Avery

Produced by MGM Cartoon Studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

19526 min6.7 / 10

A lighthearted animated short about a rejected magician's comedic revenge on an opera star, built on slapstick humor and musical spectacle.

After he is rejected by the Great Poochini as an opening act, Mysto the Magician gets his revenge by conducting his next operatic performance.

Questions people ask

  • Is Magical Maestro sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Magical Maestro easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Magical Maestro scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Magical Maestro violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Does Magical Maestro end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity17

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise77

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Magical Maestro

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Magical Maestro

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Magical Maestro, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Magical Maestro, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Magical Maestro, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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