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Magicians

Synopsis

Since they were 13, Harry and Karl have worked as a successful magic double act, devising and perfecting tricks. When, at the height of their fame, Harry catches Karl red handed with his wife, a terrible accident happens: Harry chops his wife and assistant's head off carrying out the guillotine trick. We join them four years later, where they meet again at an international magic competition, the Magic Table Shield. Harry needs to win the cash prize whilst Karl wants to launch his TV career in his new guise as a 'mentalist'. Although they can't put their differences aside, they soon realise they need each other to succeed in the magic world.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Features
Running time
88 mins
Director
Andrew O' Connor 1st Feature
Producer
Scott Kroopf, Lizzie Francke
Co-Producer
Scott Kroopf, Lizzie Francke
Editor
Lucien Clayton
Screenwriter
Dam Bain, Jesse Armstrong
Director of Photography
James Welland
Production Designer
Max Gottlieb
Sound
Tim White
Composer
Paul Englishby
Principal cast
Robert Webb, David Mitchell, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Capaldi, Darren Boyd

Genre

Comedy

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Intermedia Film

Breakout Films

Sales Company

QED International

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