Norton convincing as 'The Illusionist'

Edward Norton plays magician Eisenheim, whose feats attract the unwelcome attentions of Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) who, convinced he is a fraud, is determined to unmask him in ‘The Illusionist’ (Momentum, €24.99).

Norton convincing as 'The Illusionist'

Edward Norton plays magician Eisenheim, whose feats attract the unwelcome attentions of Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) who, convinced he is a fraud, is determined to unmask him in ‘The Illusionist’ (Momentum, €24.99).

Unfortunately, it’s the prince’s finacée, Sophie (Jessica Biel), who is captivated by Eisenheim, and thus begins a cat-and-mouse game as Imperial Vienna’s ace chief inspector, Uhl (Paul Giamatti), becomes involved.

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