Project Detail

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

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Intermedia Film

Breakout Films

Sales Company

QED International

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