The illusionist [dvd videorecording]

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Title:

The illusionist [dvd videorecording]

Author:

Koppelman, Brian.

Edition:

[Full screen ed.].

Publication Information:

Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Title from container.

Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.

Special features: Making-of 'The illusionist'; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist'; trailer.

Abstract:

The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. When Leopold's new fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for the most impressive illusion yet.

Reading Level:

MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.

Subject Term:

Magicians -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama -- DVDs.

Hallucinations and illusions -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama -- DVDs.

Magic tricks -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama -- DVDs.

Criminal behavior -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama -- DVDs.

Criminal investigation -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama -- DVDs.

Added Author:

Koppelman, Brian.

Levien, David.

London, Michael.