Review written on 3/1940.
Competition in the Coupe segment has just gotten a little more heated. Philadelphia Motors has launched the Magician. Is this Coupe enough to unseat the S478 or will it be worse than the N. Don't worry! We have the answers.

It has been a long time since I've driven a Coupe that performed as well. I really hoped that the Philadelphia Motors Magician would fix the performance funk we've had lately. Much to my chagrin, the Magician did great! The 72 hp @ 2971RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine was able to launch the car. Getting out of the car I had to pop my neck. While there are faster Coupe the Magician does better than most. On our speed tests we were able to get the Magician up to 79 mph and on the strip we did an impressive 25.061s 0 to 60 mph. If this doesn't drop your jaw, the 102 lb-ft of torque will spin the earth in the opposite direction, the baby can tow 22 lbs which is amazing! While Philadelphia Motors Magician will never become a track car, it is one of the better performers. On the track testing the Philadelphia Motors Magician did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Coupe it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.

When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Philadelphia Motors Magician isn't going to win any awards. It barely meets what you need in a vehicle. The seats are hard and uncomfortable for long trips. Features are a little barren, but it has the basic necessities. Material quality leaves a bit to be desired. We would not pay a premium price for this interior finish, but if you're looking for A to B transportation, it is almost tolerable.

The Philadelphia Motors Magician is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 31 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Magician produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Philadelphia Motors in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.

Reliability of the Philadelphia Motors Magician is not good. It's really dependent on how well you take care of the vehicle and luck of the draw. Almost all Magician have some sort of issue within their lifetime. But it's never exactly enough of a pain to make you regret your purchasing decision. If avoiding the mechanic shop is your priority, it may be best to look elsewhere.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Magician is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Magician awful fuel mileage of 14.1 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

With that said, I would not trust the Philadelphia Motors Magician with my kids. The risk adverse should avoid this vehicle due to its horrible safety features. This is probably why the dealership makes you sign a wavier before driving it.

The Philadelphia Motors Magician fits the mold of your prototypical Coupe. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Coupe and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Coupe.