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Thriller. Two magicians feud bitterly after one of them performs the ultimate trick - teleportation - leaving the other to obsess about discovering his secret.

Period thriller set in Edwardian London where two rival magicians, partners until the tragic death of an assistant during a show, feud bitterly after one of them performs the ultimate magic trick - teleportation.

His rival tries desperately to uncover the secret of his routine, experimenting with dangerous new science as his quest takes him to the brink of insanity and jeopardises the lives of everyone around the pair.

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2 hours, 10 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Mar 2025 22:30

BBC One

Role	Contributor
Robert Angier	Hugh Jackman
Alfred Borden	Christian Bale
Cutter	Michael Caine
Olivia Wenscombe	Scarlett Johansson
Julia McCullough	Piper Perabo
Tesla	David Bowie
Sarah	Rebecca Hall
Alley	Andy Serkis
Owens	Roger Rees
Judge	Daniel Davis
Prosecutor	Jim Piddock
Sullen Warder	Jamie Harris
Jess	Samantha Mahurin
Defender	Christopher Neame
Director	Christopher Nolan
Writer	Christopher Nolan

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