Universal Studios/Hollywood The Adventures of Conan a Sword and Sorcery Spectacular (The second part of the Adventures of Conan circa 1990.) Direction, casting and fight direction by J.R. Beardsley. Conan: The Sword and Sorcery Spectacular Universal Studios/Hollywood Popular state-of-the-art action show that ran for nine years, rating in top two shows during its entire existence. Accidents were cut by 95% within the first month of t JR aking over the show which he continued to do so for six years.. Entertained millions of people annually with seven revolving casts performing up to seven shows daily.T