OOOOHHH YES! I can't begin to explain how excited I am about this film. Directed by one of today's greatest directors, with a fantastic cast, and a truly original story to tell, this is the film I've been waiting for a long time now.
The thing to know about me is, I used to be very good at Magic. I started at a very young age, and up until only a few years ago I was still studying fairly frequently. At one point I was extremely adept as card tricks and such illusions, and I still know the basic skills with a deck. I still have to reassure my friends I won't cheat everytime we play cards.
Hoever, for about the last two years I studied, I became incredibly focused in Coin Magic, mainly half-dollars. Man, I swear I used to be able to do some stuff that would absolutely blow you away. My slight-of-hand was remarkable, having practiced every day. Unfortunately, my interests moved from magic to music (for which I am thankful for), but I made sure to keep all my magic texts and props. Maybe one day I'll return to it. I hope so.
But this movie, about "real" magicians, the illusionists, immediately piqued my interest when I first heard about it. I suppose I'm predestined to love this film more than most people, and I can't wait to see how Jackman and Bale pull off the performers' attitude I know so well.
Strangely enough, I was never a fan of performing magic. I entered a competition once and got so nervous I completely blew the routine. Of course I was only 13 or 14 at the time, so it's forgivable. But to this day I still hate performing, even musically, I cannot stand performing for people, on the guitar or piano. I'm still familiar with the behind-the-scenes of a magic show though, and can't wait for this movie. Thank you for the trailer. I surely would have missed it.
