| Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour |
| Front Cover |
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| Movie Details |
| Director |
Ric Esther Bienstock; Mick Grogan |
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
NR (Not Rated) |
| Running Time |
150 mins |
| Country |
USA |
| Color |
Color |
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| Plot |
| Made for Canada's CBC, this three-part miniseries proves the West doesn't have a monopoly on magic. For each 50-minute program, the intrepid duo takes an irreverent, non-academic approach to their subject, the art of illusion as practiced primarily by street performers. In Beijing, they observe the bowl and mask tricks. Then it's off to Cairo for cups and balls, which silent partner Teller actually talks about (just not in public). Next it's Alexandria for snake swallowing, Delhi for the handkerchief trick, and Calcutta for the Indian rope trick (some of these are not for the squeamish). Along the way, they share some of their specialties, like fire eating (Penn) and the needle trick (Teller), but are careful not to give any secrets away. Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour explores culture and history as much as sleight of hand, resulting in a series as enlightening as it is entertaining. --Kathleen C. Fennessy |
| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
556 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
| Links |
Amazon US
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| Product Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Region |
Region 1 |
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054961793198 |
| Release Date |
9/20/2005 |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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