Magicians (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Magicians is a 2007 comedy directed by Andrew O’Connor, starring David Mitchell as Harry Kane, Robert Webb and Sarah Hadland. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Andrew O’Connor
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Magicians About?
The premise of Magicians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A pair of rivaling stage magicians are forced to confront their falling out over a guillotine mishap when they compete in a magic competition.
Magicians Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- male nudity
- stage magician
- magician
- guillotine
- double act
- comedy team
- british comedy
- nudity
- surprise after end credits
- rivalry
- fear of flying
Magicians Cast & Characters
David Mitchell leads the cast as Harry Kane, with Robert Webb as Karl Allen and Sarah Hadland as Carol. Directed by Andrew O’Connor; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew O’Connor
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David Mitchell as Harry Kane - Robert Webb as Karl Allen
- Sarah Hadland as Carol
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Andrea Riseborough as Dani
Also Starring in Magicians
· 38 more- Darren Boyd Otto Johnson
- Geoffrey McGivern Magic Shop Manager
- James Bachman Jersey Taxi Driver
- Jessica Hynes Linda Jones
- Stephen Aintree London Taxi Driver
- Peter Capaldi Mike Francis
- Alex MacQueen Stooge
- James Smith Richard
- Rasmus Hardiker Dwight White
- Eleanor Matsuura Waitress
- Tim Plester Malky
- Miranda Hart Bank Manager
- Juliet Cowan Hotel Maid
- Priyanga Burford Female Colleague
- Adrian Hood Theatre Steward
- Robin Weaver Caroline
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- Catherine Shepherd Female Passenger
- Marek Larwood Colin
- Katy Wix Waitress
- Paul Mark Elliott Theatre Manager
- Patrick Page Wolfgang Eckhert
- Steve Edge Tony White
- Alexander Kirk Dietmar
- Rose Keegan Daisy Prior
- Angel Coulby Receptionist
- Karen Seacombe Female Customer
- George Keeler Convention Magic Salesman
- Phil Nice Male Customer
- Ron Brooks Judge
- Lucy Rhodes Cafeteria Waitress
- Gemma Charlotte Waitress
- Luigi D'Allessandro Judge
- Scott Penrose Magibot
- Jane Laver Mandy Pandy
- Tom Meetan Photographer
- Sally Chattaway Lady in Audience
- Vimala Rowe Mike Francis' Assistant
- Gemma Cousins Waitress
Magicians Plot Summary
What happens in Magicians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harry Kane and Karl Allen are the backbone of a glossy magic double act, with David Mitchell and Robert Webb respectively, while Carol Sarah Hadland works as their loyal assistant. After one show, Harry discovers Karl and Carol backstage in a magic box having sex—a moment that tests trust and loyalty just as the two men have been negotiating an extended run with the theatre owner that would take them onto a cruise ship. The tension of that discovery reverberates through the next performance, culminating in a chilling finale where Carol is locked into a guillotine and the blade decapitates her. It isn’t clear, in the immediate aftermath, whether Harry is guilty of murder or if a freak accident has destroyed the life they built together.
Full summary
The whole story of Magicians, scene by scene
Magicians Box Office
Magicians grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- International
- $2.1M
How Well Do You Know Magicians?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What are the names of the two best friends who perform the original magic double act?
Cars in Magicians
6 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 310 D T1 and the 1996 LTI Fairway.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz 310 D T1 Important role -
1996 LTI Fairway Minor role -
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier MkIII Minor role -
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Background role
Magicians Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Die Magier - Nichts als fauler Zauber” and “Mágicos”.
- Also known as
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- Die Magier - Nichts als fauler Zauber
- Mágicos
- קוסמים
- Фокусники
- 英伦魔法师
- 마술사
Seen Magicians?
Movies Like Magicians
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Magicians, Desperate Acts of Magic and The Magician of Lublin.
Magicians FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Magicians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Magicians?
Magicians runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Magicians released?
Magicians was released on May 18, 2007.
Who directed Magicians?
Magicians was directed by Andrew O’Connor.
Who is in the cast of Magicians?
Magicians stars David Mitchell as Harry Kane, Robert Webb as Karl Allen and Sarah Hadland as Carol, among 42 credited actors.
How much did Magicians make at the box office?
Magicians grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Does Magicians have a post-credit scene?
No. Magicians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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