The Illusionist

Vienna. Early 20th century. A mysterious man calling himself the illusionist Eisenheim appears in the city. He performs unprecedented tricks for the public, seemingly nothing less than magic. The fame of this extraordinary sorcerer reaches Crown Prince Leopold, who graces one of Eisenheim's performances with his presence. Leopold is accompanied by his future bride, Sophie. Her appearance in the hall sets off a chain of inexplicable events, the roots of which reach back into the past...