The Prince of Magicians
Original title: Excelsior !
1901 · 2 min
Georges MélièsCast
Plot
A magician does tricks with the aid of his assistant, the Human Pump.
Sinekatalog’s take
A short, trick-filled stage act in which a magician and an odd assistant produce one marvel after another. It is delightfully inventive for its time and a treat for fans of cinema's earliest illusions.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (879 votes)
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