Magician and writer Eoin Smith joins us for a rich, thoughtful discussion on The Prestige — comparing the novel and Nolan’s adaptation through the lens of someone who actually lives in the world of illusion.

We unpack:

• Why the film’s “simplification” actually strengthens the story

• How real magicians approach method, secrecy, and deception

• Victorian magic rivalries and their modern equivalents

• The ethics of obsession and the sacrifices performers make

• The film’s cinematic craft, performances, and core twist

• Hidden details you may have missed

• The evolution from stage magic to street magic in the 2000s

• Why rewatching The Prestige only deepens its impact

It’s a conversation about craft, creativity, and the magic still hiding in our day-to-day world.

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