In the end of the Nineteenth Century, Robert, his beloved wife Julia and Alfred are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for it. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging for each other. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences.

• Original titleThe Prestige
• Country of originUnited Kingdom
• Year when published2006
• DirectorChristopher Nolan
• CastMichael Caine, Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman