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Movie Review: Magicians: Life in the Impossible

Magic doc has some tricks up its sleeve. Review by Brandon Wolfe Magic is one of those areas of entertainment that can either make audiences cheer or wince. A good magic trick can always elicit a solid “wow,” but a commonly held perception of magic is that it’s often corny. As with anything, the difference comes down to skill and presentation. What can truly great magicians do to strike awe into the masses? What’s the trick behind the tricks? Magicians: Life in the Impossible is a documentary that delves deep into the world of magicians and their craft, chronicling four different subjects over the span of four years to see how they each approach the timeless art of illusion. There’s Jon Armstrong, a self-proclaimed nerd who has conquered the art of the card trick; Brian Gillis, an erstwhile Tonight Show regular who now teaches magic at conferences; Jan Rouven, a German magician quickly rising up the ranks in Las Vegas; and David Minkin, an illusionist developing a television se

MAGICIANS: LIFE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE AVAILABLE ON VOD Now

More than ever magic is back in the forefront of entertainment with films such as Now You See Me, Dr. Strange, Fantastical Beasts , and TV series Magicians . A new documentary by filmmakers Christoph Baaden and Marcie Hume brings us even closer to the magic and the lives of those who perform this great art. MAGICIANS: LIFE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE takes its viewers on an intimate and whimsical experience as it follows four magicians and their relationships with the world of magic. MAGICIANS Official Trailer from Film For Thought on Vimeo . Equal parts awe-inspiring and heartbreaking, MAGICIANS: LIFE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE captures the world of professional magic and the challenges that come with seeking illusory fame in a business where being sawed in half is the norm. The film follows four magicians on and off stage, exploring why they so passionately dedicate their lives to the craft of illusion. From the most humbling of road gigs to the grandest performances, from finding love to t