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- IMDb Code: 0443543
- Budget: $16,000,000 (estimated)
- Stars: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti | See full cast and crew »
- Gross: £161,900 (UK) (20 August 2010)
- Original Music By: Philip Glass
- Director: Neil Burger
- Soundtrack: The Illusionist
- Runtime: 110 min
- Filming Date:
- Genre: Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller
- Rate: 7.6/10 total 264,683 votes
- Plot Keyword: Prince | Duchess | Love | Magician | Supernatural Power
- Sound Mix: SDDS | Dolby Digital
- Filming Location: Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic
- Release Date: 1 September 2006 (USA)
- Neil Burger (screenplay)
- Steven Millhauser (short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist")
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The Illusionist (2006) Known Trivia
- So that the crew would not have to use CGI to "fake" the magical illusions seen in the movie, Norton received intensive training in sleight of hand and other stage magic techniques from British magician James Freedman and American magician Ricky Jay. 84 of 84 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- The trick of the Orange Tree was made famous by a 19th Century French magician named Robert-Houdin. It was from Robert-Houdin that another magician, Ehrich Weiss, came up with the stage name "Houdini." This trick is first mentioned in old Indian manuscript as an illusion by Faux. Analogical trick was also performed by Pinetti, an 18th Century magician, but instead of oranges, he used lemons. Houdini was the first one to use real fruits. 79 of 79 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- Although the story is fictional, some of the details are based on the life of Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf, only son of Emperor Franz Josef. The painting of the emperor which Eisenheim creates is an actual portrait of Franz Josef. The bodies of Rudolf and his mistress, the Baroness Mary Vetsera, were found at his hunting lodge Mayerling on January 30, 1889 in what is now known as the "Mayerling Incident". This was initially covered up by the Imperial Family, creating controversy and mystery. 60 of 60 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- The method for creating the ghosts as shown to inspector Uhl involved the projection of a pre-recorded image into a hazy background. Since the ghosts Eisenheim conjured could speak to and interact with the audience, he most likely used a different method popular among magicians at that time. A fantascope was used to illuminate a real person off stage. The image was reflected off of a mirror or glassplate, creating a ghosted image. The lanterns that Eisenheim tells his assistants to leave behind when they are packing up the workshop bear a strong resemblance to fantascopes. 52 of 52 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- Edward Norton did many of his own magic tricks, with the coaching of James Freedman. He worked with Norton preparing him for his stage performances and acted as a hand double in numerous situations. 44 of 44 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- Filmed in 46 days. 64 of 65 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- The character of Eisenheim is closely based on the magician and supposed clairvoyant Erik Jan Hanussen, who was famous in Vienna in the early part of the 20th century and was murdered by Nazi soldiers in 1933. 41 of 41 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- The love scene was entirely lit by kerosene lamps. By the end of each take, the small room was filled with smoke that it was hard to see. 39 of 39 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- According to the director's commentary, Jessica Biel dressed in a period costume for her audition. 29 of 29 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
- When Prince Leopold is approached by Inspector Uhl, while hunting, to inform him of Eisenheim and Sophie's meetings, the Prince asks what they were seen doing together. The line about if they were seen "fornicating" was originally filmed as him saying "fucking" instead. They dubbed in the word "fornicating" to avoid an R-Rating in compliance with the MPAA's policy that the f-word not be used in reference to intercourse in a PG-13 film. 24 of 24 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No |
Goofs: Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Inspector Uhl finds Leopold to tell him of Sophie and Eisenheim's relationship, Leopold asks "What where they doing? Touching? Kissing? Fornicating?" His face is only shown when he says "fornicating", but he mouths a completely different word. (see Trivia)
The Illusionist (2006) Plot: In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. Full summary » »
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The Illusionist (2006) Story: In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances. Despite having not seen each other in fifteen years when they were teenagers, they almost immediately recognize each other as Eduard Abramovich and Sophie von Teschen, they who had a doomed romance at that time due to their class differences. The Duchess is soon to be wed to the Crown Prince Leopold in what would be for him a marriage solely in pursuit of power: overthrowing his father, the Emperor Leopold, as well as overtaking the Hungarian side of the empire. The Crown Prince is known to use violence against women if it suits his needs or purposes. As such, the Duchess, who realizes that she still loves Eisenheim and he her, can never leave the Crown Prince without it jeopardizing her life. After Eisenheim humiliates the Crown Prince at a private show which results in an ... Written byHuggo
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