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Illusionist puts the miracles of Jesus to the test

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Illusionist Brock Gill never figured Jesus for a master magician. As an evangelical Christian, Gill always accepted the biblical accounts...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2005/12/19/tel_33942.shtml
Television
Now You See Me

Opens Friday, May 31, 2013 Synopsis: A team of talented illusionists called "The Four Horsemen" (played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco) are investigated by a resolute FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) following a series of brazen heists that leave their audiences swimming in cash while draining the bulging bank accounts of unscrupulous business leaders. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Mélanie Laurent co-star in this sleight-of-hand thriller directed by Clash of the Titans' Louis Leterrier. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Divergent

Opens Friday, Mar 21, 2014 Synopsis: In a dystopian future where the population is segregated by personality, one woman branded "Divergent" uncovers a conspiracy to kill all who bear her misfit label, and attempts to find out what makes the powers-that-be so frightened of them. Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) and Theo James (Underworld: Awakening) star in this sci-fi thriller adapted from the novel by Veronica Roth, and directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Limitless). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Ansel Elgort, Ray Stevenson Movie Details Buy Tickets Movie Review

Oz The Great and Powerful

Now Playing Synopsis: A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery as director Sam Raimi and screenwriters Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explore the genesis of author L. Frank Baum's enduring tales of Oz. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs (James Franco) enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. A self-professed con man, he's a fast-talking performer who aspires to follow in the footsteps of inventors like Thomas Edison. Oscar is being chased across the circus grounds by the rampaging Strongman when a tornado blows in and everyone runs for cover. Seeing a hot-air balloon as his only chance for escape, the illusionist jumps in and cuts himself free. Magically transported to the wondrous world of Oz, he soon encounters Theodora (Mila Kunis), a temperamental witch who surmises that he is the wizard named after their land (Oscar's nickname is Oz), foretold to fall from the sky, defeat a nasty witch, and ascend to the throne. Theodora takes Oscar to the Emerald City to meet her sister Evanora (Rachel Weisz), a powerful witch who reveals that he cannot become the rightful ruler of Oz until he's accomplished his mission. Later, as Oscar and his new flying-monkey companion Finley (voice of Zach Braff) prepare to face their fearsome enemy, they're joined by the fragile but fearless China Girl (voice of Joey King) and benevolent witch Glinda the Good (Michelle Williams), who help them prepare for the arduous battle ahead. Together with the brave people of Oz, Oscar draws up a plan to rid the land of evil once and for all, and become the great and powerful king who will rule from his throne in the Emerald City. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Bill Cobbs, Joey King Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Keeping busy is the trick for illusionists

...he said. And good luck never hurt anyone, either. Magic acts have been big hits in Las Vegas for at least 15 years. Illusionists such as Siegfried and Roy and Lance Burton are booked until at least the year 2000 at major hotels, and magicians are sometimes...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1996/11/05/met_200376.shtml
Metro
Illusionist appreciates history of craft

...as the actual act. Mr. Bishop, an illusionist in the mold of David Blaine and Criss...magic means becoming a well-rounded illusionist, equally adept at close-up - or parlor...resurgence, along with films such as The Illusionist and The Prestige. He said his rock-driven...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/02/08/ent_115623.shtml
Things to Do
Labor numbers are fudged

...make things look more rosy from the public perspective?They are once again counting on fooling an uninformed public. The illusionist has cast his spell on a gullible audience that is hungry for some good news, whether fabricated or not.If the economy...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/letters/2012-02-29/labor-numbers-are-fudged
Agencies start up drive for funding

There were no tuxedo-clad illusionists pulling rabbits out of hats at Monday's United Way of the CSRA kickoff luncheon at the Bell Auditorium, but magic was the theme...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/08/26/met_386206.shtml
Metro
Quick hits

'the illusionist' ON DVD RELEASED: Jan. 9 MPAA RATING: PG-13 MY THOUGHTS: After...underrecognized film of last year. Edward Norton plays Eisenheim the illusionist, who uses his magic to outwit the government in 19th century Vienna...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/02/27/xtr_118106.shtml
Xtreme
Films waste opportunities to be memorably magical

...little in common, Idiocracy and The Illusionist find common ground in mutual failings...misdirection of magic as an inspiration, The Illusionist features strong performances but never...trick, it should be noted that The Illusionist, with little subtlety, announces its...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/01/11/mov_112034.shtml
Movies