Mar 22 2007Magicians Trailer
The writers and stars of the British comedy Peep Show have developed a feature film for your enjoyment, now available online in trailer format. Called Magicians, the comedy tells the story of two magicians on the outs after one accidentally decapitates the other's wife during a trick.
I like this concept because it demonstrates my long-held point that, with its potential for danger, magic is the weakest of the natural sciences. Biology, chemistry, physics--they're all helping to make our world better place. Magic is so based in near-death, escape, and playing cards that it's a wonder we consider it science at all. If David Blaine can fly, why isn't he sharing his power with the world instead of using it as the finale to an hour-long ABC special? He is both our best and worst scientist, in that sense.
UPDATE: Magic may not be a natural science.
Reader Comments
1. J-Dogg - March 22, 2007 3:19 PM
For those who haven't seen it, Peep Show is a seriously underrated Britcom. The humor is even dryer than the original version of The Office, and the POV camerawork adds a layer of uncomfortable reality to the whole thing, making you feel like you actually live with these (lovable?) losers. Grab it on eBay if you have a region-free DVD player.
2. Praz - March 23, 2007 4:57 PM
So this is just a parody of The Prestige?
The trailer leaves me with very low expectations.
3. Jon Hall - April 4, 2007 4:06 PM
If you think David Blaine can really fly you should never call your self intellectually average, or above, again. DO you still think santa exists? As a professional magician, I hate to break it to you, but "real" magic doesn't exist.
4. Rory - April 19, 2007 6:18 AM
Blimey
Jon Hall doesn't really understand sarcasm does he?