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satellite23 Elite user 424 Posts |
I watched this fantastic movie last night called The Prestige, directed by Christopher Nolan starrring Christian Bale. It was absolutely amazing, and not just the magic part of it. Just wondering, has anyone ever seen this movie? If so, here are some questions....
Are the three "acts" (prestige, turn...etc.) real words for magicians? I've never heard of them before. Is the dupication thing ever going to be possible? Was this guy Telsa ever real? What have you guys learned from this movie, or what about this movie is like or unlike your own magic experiences? |
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Keith Brock New user 57 Posts |
Nikola Telsa was very real. Tesla's patents and theoretical work formed the basis of modern alternating current (AC) electric power systems, including the polyphase system of electrical distribution and the AC motor. He was a genius. He also studied into radio waves and produced the first patent for the radio.
Even though he will always be known for winning the war of currents against Edison, there is much to learn about this great man. His research notes are still being studied today. I wouldn't say that the duplication thing will "never" be possible, but I don't think it will be for quite some time. Let alone murdering your clone every time you want to perform! |
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ViolinKing Veteran user a loyal user has no more than 307 Posts |
Nicola Tesla is indeed a real person, but you may know him by his other name, Jareth the Goblin King, and actually is quite a skilled contact juggler.
I have never heard of the term "the prestige" before the eponymous film, but it may be that it was invented as a fiction for the novel. Check out this page... I mean, if you want to: http://etymonline.com/?search=prestige ~Nick |
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Markku New user 54 Posts |
Tesla is real person he invent tesla coil. But Tesla coil was system to transport electricity from one place to another without wires.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
I remember reading somewhere right after the movie came out (maybe even here) that the terms were made up for the screenplay.
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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whiteoakcanyon Special user 899 Posts |
It was a great movie and definitely worth viewing for those who have not yet seen it.
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davidpaul$ Inner circle Georgetown, South Carolina 3086 Posts |
[French (influenced by prestigiateur, juggler, conjurer, from prestige, illusion), from prestidigitateur, conjurer : preste, nimble (from Italian presto; see presto) + Latin digitus, finger; see digit.]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note the French influence; Prestige means illusion....Hence the name of the movie
Guilt will betray you before technique betrays you!
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Yellowcustard Inner circle New Zealand 1334 Posts |
This is a great film. I have watched it a lot and its really influenced the magic I have worked on since. Not just the Victorian them but the way the story build and twist.
If you like this film you might also want to look at these, Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible by Jim Steinmeyer http://www.teslasociety.com/biography.htm Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla : Biography of a Genius by Marc Seifer
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Erwin New user 56 Posts |
I love this movie. I swear I catch more plot subtleties every time I watch it. Love the whole condensed history of the Golden Age of magic, the relationship between Borden and Fallon, and it even features Ricky Jay!
I'd add Steinmeyer's "The Glorious Deception" to Yellowcustard's reading list. |
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Weisszach New user Manchester, UK 70 Posts |
This film is really good. It is quite dark in places but has one hell of a kick to it.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
And, don't forget about The Illusionist:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443543 Different kind of movie, but very good. And, they both came out in the same year...lucky for magicians around the world.
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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Owen Thomas Special user 504 Posts |
Really creepy movie, I get goose bumps at the end...."Are you watching closely"
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darylrogers Regular user Wisconsin 130 Posts |
I came across both The Prestige and The Illusionist about a year ago and have watched them several times. I have also found all sorts of plot subtleties in each that I missed before. I have studied a little of that turn of the century time period and the number of events, discoveries, inventions, etc. of that time are staggering. Now I am hoping that someone will turn the Jim Steinmeyer book The Glorious Deception into a movie, it is such a compelling story.
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dand243 New user 50 Posts |
They were both great movies but I liked the prestige more and I think they should make more movies like these that focus on magic but more modern.
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Gaaargh New user 39 Posts |
I think someone said that The Prestige is the better movie, but The illusionist had better magic.
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thelearner Regular user Bournemouth, UK 187 Posts |
Both absolutely brilliant films. I think the actors, stories and directing was fantastic! I just wish I could work out how each film did their main trick. I mean ghosts in smoke and the transporting man. I'm still racking my brains. Perhaps they could have a double spin off and do a Transporting Smoky Ghost-Men effect. ..........Seriously though, I loved them both and watched them into double figures.
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Paul Reed New user 36 Posts |
Yeah both very good, would love to see something more factual about 19th century magic though!
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whiteoakcanyon Special user 899 Posts |
I loved the scene in the Prestige when he shares his method for the Bullet Catch with his wife and you can visibly see how the wonder of the effect is completely gone at that moment. So many great moments in that film!
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Martock New user NC, Currently in FL 35 Posts |
Really good film. I watched this last night after seeing this post. Can't believe I missed it. Thanks Op.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
What both of these films managed to do, that no other in my recollection could do, was to portray what an audience must feel when they witness true mystery and astonishment. Sure, the effects may have been over-romanticized...but isn't that what we aspire our magic to be? ...wonderful, and amazing?
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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