Desperate Acts Of Magic (2013)
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75% of critics liked it
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Bored with his life as a computer programmer, Jason (Joe Tyler Gold) dreams of becoming a professional magician.Stacy (Valerie Dillman) achieved that dream, only to be spit out by the male-dominated magic establishment, leaving her to fend for herself on the street, passing the hat to tourists and… More Bored with his life as a computer programmer, Jason (Joe Tyler Gold) dreams of becoming a professional magician.Stacy (Valerie Dillman) achieved that dream, only to be spit out by the male-dominated magic establishment, leaving her to fend for herself on the street, passing the hat to tourists and picking pockets. (c) Gold Cap
- Directed By
- Joe Tyler Gold, Tammy Caplan
- Written By
- Joe Tyler Gold, Tammy Caplan
- Genres
- Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 3, 2013 Limited
- Studio
- Independent Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Justin Chang, Variety
Gold's conventional script is enlivened by engaging performances, authentic tricks and amusing noir-parody touches as it delves into the often unsavory institutional politics of the magic industry.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times
Tthe actors are better at making coins disappear than emoting, though brassy blond Dillman is as lively as a hat full of rabbits.
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Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
The story has a few convolutions too many, but a generous sprinkling of tricks and illusions will appeal to fans of magic.
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Pete Vonder Haar, Village Voice
Desperate Acts of Magic is a pleasant little film.
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Louis Proyect, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Does for the world of magic what "The Wrestler" did for another profession based on illusion. Much better than "The Prestige" even though with a more modest provenance.
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