Welcome to episode 051 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast.

Find an audience, learn the 3 stages of a magic trick and shout abracadabra as we discuss  Christopher Nolan's The Prestige with Film Critic Alex Gilston.

Synopsis
Period thriller set in Edwardian London where two rival magicians, partners until the tragic death of an assistant during a show, feud bitterly after one of them performs the ultimate magic trick - teleportation. His rival tries desperately to uncover the secret of his routine, experimenting with dangerous new science as his quest takes him to the brink of insanity and jeopardises the lives of everyone around the pair.

Links In Conversation
Twitter - @Presenter Alex
Twitter - @FilmFocusOnline
Insta - presenteralex
filmfocusonline.com

Creative recommendations
BFI FLARE
https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare

SWEETHEART - Official Trailer - Peccadillo Pictures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCF5FvwdPVs

BBC IPLAYER - FLOAT
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09s27fp/float