THE ILLUSIONIST DECEPTION TRICKERY NARCISSISM PSYCHOPATH BIG DIFFERENCE

The movie, The Illusionist, casts Ed Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, and Rufus Sewell is a perfect example of the new world and the remnants of what’s being left behind by the change. Filmed in the Czech Republic The Illusionist, carries the seed of the truth and art of of magic and illusion.. The talent of how to deceive and why. The Illusionist is the perfect movie to show this. So, the movie starts out with two small children, who care about each other, close friends. Their status in life is miles apart. Biel plays Sophie, who is being groomed to someday grow up and be the wife to a prince, heiress to a throne and of high and noble society. Ed Norton aka Eisenheim a simple yet brilliant lad is interested in magic and someday hopes to be a famous Illusionist, a magician of the highest order. After being escorted out of town by the local authorities, Eisenheim is ordered to never see Sophie again. He strikes out to learn magic and on the way meets a wizard of sorts who teaches him not just magic but the art of illusion. The stranger then disappears. Many years go by and the two child lovers see each other again, this reignites, the passion they felt as children and that they have held in their hearts most of their lives. Thus the story begins. There is a fine line between illusion and reality. As humans we are easily led by our own selfish desires. In my personal experience there are lots of options that come up and many seek clout or an easy life. Karmic bonds are strong. In the imaginative world of Hollywood illusion is a key player when it comes to the making of film and television. In the case of the Illusionist, Eisenheim developed the art of changing the perception of an audience that was so unique that it could arouse them to an uncanny high level and sense of curiosity. For example, he appeared to have taken fresh raw seeds put them into a pot and then erected a full-blown orange tree. A handkerchief taken from the purse of a woman in the theater, was safely returned as it floated back accompanied by two beautiful butterflies. The oranges were shared to the mouths of now, the most enraptured audience. Thus, causing quite a stir within the theatre community. Giamatti steps in first warning Eisenheim to be careful about his illusions and how they may be perceived by the audience. Eisenheim’s popularity spreads far and wide until it reaches the ears of the crown price played by Rufus Sewell. The following evening, Sophie and Eisenheim are then reunited at a special event hosted by the crown prince. A locket designed by Eisenheim when they were children still held very close to Sophie’s heart as the promise was to no matter what, never depart from it forever. Unlike the movies and the magic of Eisenheim, in real life’s these tricks are lies, deception, manipulation and control. Magicians are contracted to perform and to arouse an audience to believe into how the magician sees a world. Cover art painted by Osiris Munir Curator Bibiana Huang