The Magician (Ansiktet) is a captivating, cleverly constructed tale of duplicity from one of cinema's greatest illusionists. Max von Sydow plays Dr. Vogler, a 19th century wandering mesmerist and potion seller whose magic is put to the test in Stockholm by the harsh, calculating Dr. Vergérus. The result is a frighteningly smart witticism shot in rich, wonderfully gothic black and white.
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The Magician (Ansiktet) is a captivating, cleverly constructed tale of duplicity from one of cinema's greatest illusionists. Max von Sydow plays Dr. Vogler, a 19th century wandering mesmerist and potion seller whose magic is put to the test in Stockholm by the harsh, calculating Dr. Vergérus. The result is a frighteningly smart witticism shot in rich, wonderfully gothic black and white.
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