The Last Magic Show (2007)

Director
Andy Conlan

Main cast
Andy Conlan; Georgie Hill; Jade Collins; Michael Hurst; Alexander Anderson

Genres
Romance, Comedy

Description
An emotionally traumatized stage magician has "escaped" into a fantasy world where he has real magical powers, but his career has taken him to performing at childrens' birthday parties. However, if he can find another stage assistant, his sleezy manager will give him another stage opportunity. Mostly he needs to find his way out of his mental state and that path is guided by some unexpected people he meets.


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