Ben Stikker and his father are huge fans of magic and spend their time trying to perfect and perform the tricks for their act Stikker and Son. Their hero is well-known magician Hans Smid, who Ben wishes to emulate. At a public performance, Ben and his assistant Sylvie attempt a new disappearing act that seems to work too well. Sylvie promptly vanishes and can’t be found.

Soon reality and illusion begin to blur as Ben is forced to confront whether he truly has magical powers or if something is at work that has yet to reveal itself. With his family falling apart, and the media and Sylvie’s family scrutinizing his every move, he is confident that the great Hans Smid will come to his rescue. ‘The Magicians’ is an accomplished and exciting film, with great performances by its young leads, and an exciting mystery at its heart that will keep you engaged.

Themes: reality vs. illusion, family relationships, magic, and economic class.

WON: 1^st Prize, Live Action Feature, Chicago International Children’s Film Festival

WON: Golden Film, Netherlands Golden and Platin Film

WON: Kids Audience Award, Munich Film Festival

WON: Movie Squad Junior Award, Nederlands Film Festival

WON: Best Buster Award, Buster International Children’s Film Festival

Proceeds go to Queen Victoria Annex, Laura Secord, Nootka and Queen Alexandra Elementary.

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