Storyline:
In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences.

Cast:
Hugh Jackman (as Robert Angier), Christian Bale (as Alfred Borden), Michael Caine (as Cutter), Piper Perabo (as Julia McCullough), Rebecca Hall (as Sarah Borden)