We’ve had The Illusionist with Ed Norton and The Prestige with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale hit the silver screens. Now a British comedy, seeming to be loosely based around the Prestige plot; a magic duo have an accident with a trick and a fierce competition of ego’s between them ensues.
Featuring ‘the hottest new British comedians’ Mitchell and Webb (who I still dont know.. but they’re growing on me..) and the from the creators of the award-winning ‘Peep Show’. It’s billed as a hilarious new British comedy set in the world of stage magic.
Lifelong friends Harry and Karl (David Mitchell and Robert Webb) are the greatest magic double act in the country. But after a guillotine illusion goes horribly and spectacularly wrong, their friendship and their careers are finished. Now, down on his luck and out of cash, Harry sets his sights on the prize money of the prestigious ‘International Magic Shield’ tournament. But to win he will have to compete against the world’s oddest (and saddest) magicians – including his deadly rival Karl, performing under the guise of ridiculous psychic ‘The Mindmonger’.
Directed by Andrew O’Conner, who’s credit includes producing almost all of the Derren Brown Series and Specials, Balls of Steel, The Real Hustle, and Rajan and his Evil Hypnotists, it has what looks like an interesting line up; including Jessica Stevenson from ‘Confetti’ and ‘Spaced’, and a huge list of magic related cast as well (Pat page, Ali Bongo, Anthony Owen, and Scott Penrose amongst others..) I’m looking forward to it’s release on May 11th..
I also love the fact that there’s a few Magic in-jokes in there as well.. (such as the International Magic Competition, and Pat Page eating Cigarettes – ‘Theres no method to that.. he just takes the pain.. sick bastard..’)
Favourite quotes from the trailer have to be.. ‘Suck my Wand.. ? It’s magic.. ? Kiss my arse…‘
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