as Nikola Tesla: The real-life scientist whose mysterious machinery blurs the line between science and magic. Critical and Technical Recognition
as Robert Angier ("The Great Danton"): A sophisticated showman who values presentation over technical mastery. O Terceiro Passo Drama, MistГ©rio, Thriller 2006...
as Alfred Borden ("The Professor"): A creative purist who lacks showmanship but possesses a deep, secret genius. as Nikola Tesla: The real-life scientist whose mysterious
as John Cutter: The "ingénieur" or stage engineer who acts as a mentor and guide. O Terceiro Passo Drama, MistГ©rio, Thriller 2006...
The story begins with a tragic accident during a magic performance that leads to the death of Angier's wife, for which he blames Borden. This event sparks a lifelong obsession with revenge and professional supremacy.