Chandu the Magician
Leaving After the Fire
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Chandu the Magician follows Frank Chandler, an American who has learned mystical arts in India and uses his unusual abilities to confront crime and danger. Known as Chandu, he is joined in his adventures by his sister Dorothy and her children, Betty and Robert, whose lives often bring them close to the mysteries he must solve.
The program is a serialized radio adventure, blending suspense, exotic settings, and supernatural-seeming feats with the familiar stakes of protecting family and thwarting villains. Its continuing story gives the action a sense of momentum, while Chandu’s knowledge and resourcefulness provide the center of each perilous encounter.
With its mix of mystery, melodrama, and occult adventure, the series offers an atmospheric listen for fans of classic radio serials. The episode title, “Leaving After the Fire,” suggests a moment in an unfolding adventure, while the show’s characteristic appeal lies in its cliff-hanging dangers and its hero’s calm command of the extraordinary.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.