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The Illusionist

Name: The Illusionist
Released: 2006

2006

In imperial Vienna, a masterful stage magician reconnects with an aristocratic woman he loved in his youth, now promised to a ruthless crown prince. As his illusions grow bolder, they draw the suspicion of the authorities. A romantic mystery.

Why it’s here

A romantic mystery set in fin-de-siecle Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian imperial world.

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Part of 10 Movies Set in or About Austria

This film is stop 5 of 10 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Austria. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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