Question 1

Which real-life magician had the cast sign secrecy contracts for confidential tricks in the film?

Accepted Answer

David Copperfield had the cast sign secrecy contracts for confidential magic tricks used in the film.

Question 2

What real-life magician duo inspired the characters Burt & Anton, and what incident is referenced through Lucius Belvedere's tiger injuries?

Accepted Answer

Burt & Anton are partly based on Siegfried Fischbacher & Roy Horn, with Lucius Belvedere's tiger injuries nodding to the tiger attack that ended their show.

Question 3

How were the over-the-top illusions in the movie filmed, and who advised on them?

Accepted Answer

Director Don Scardino insisted on practical special effects for the illusions, with magician David Copperfield serving as an advisor.

Question 4

Which real-world magicians inspired Jim Carrey's character Steve Gray, and who consulted on the film?

Accepted Answer

Steve Gray is a combination of Criss Angel and David Blaine, with Angel also serving as a consultant for the film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?

Accepted Answer

A famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance after breaking up with his stage partner and facing competition from a new, hip street magician.

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