The Magician (2005 film)


The Magician is an Australian film released in 2005, written and directed by Scott Ryan. It is a mockumentary following the escapades of a Melbourne underworld hitman. The film was originally shot over 10 days with a budget of. Ryan edited a half-hour version of the film for screening at the St. Kilda Film Festival, where it was seen by stuntman and film producer Nash Edgerton, who took the project under his wing. After receiving A$330,000 in government grants, the film was re-released in 2005.

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The Magician grossed $182,164 at the box office in Australia. The film Currently has a 73% approval rating from critics based on 15 reviews.