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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Peer into the exclusive world of the magician and explore firsthand how science is, and always has been, the magician’s greatest tool. From the ancient Hindu rope climbers to Houdini’s great escapes to Uncle Charley’s card tricks, viewers receive a fascinating lesson in high-tech wizardry as well as ancient sorcery to see how a scientific principle becomes a grand illusion. Using anecdotes and first hand accounts as well as rare historical footage from some of this century’s sorcerers of science, we showcase exclusive illusions created by this century’s leading magicians. Leading magicians also deconstruct magic tricks down to the 7 primary scientific principles behind every illusion. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.

Produced by Lionsgate (1997-2002)