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The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel.Based loosely on Steven Millhauser's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist", it tells the story of Eisenheim, a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna, who reunites with his childhood love, a woman far above his social standing.
Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg. Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg ( German: Sophie Marie Josephine Albina Gräfin Chotek von Chotkow und Wognin; Czech: Žofie Marie Josefína Albína hraběnka Chotková z Chotkova a Vojnína; 1 March 1868 – 28 June 1914) was the wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne.
In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances.
Aug 17, 2006 · Poised between them is the enchanting Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel), furtive childhood soul mate of Eisenheim and possible future princess of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Leopold sees himself as a man of reason, certain that Eisenheim (rhymes with "Eisenstein") is a fraud.
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Feb 13, 2015 · The Illusionist Pulls An Epic Love Story From Thin Air. The Illusionist is a romance classic that shook a monarchy and questioned existence. ... As Sophie von Teschen, Biel is all heat under her ...
Aug 18, 2006 · An intense bond develops between the boy and Sophie von Teschen, the sheltered daughter of aristocrats who disapprove of Eisenheim. The sweethearts carry on a passionate secret friendship until ...
Nov 11, 2016 · The Illusionist (2006) Review. Plot: At the end of the 19 th century, well-known magician Eisenheim (Edward Norton) amazes the whole city of Vienna with his impressive magical abilities, but his life is about to change as he encounters his childhood friend Sophie, Duchess Von Teschen (Jessica Biel). The Illusionist is set against the backdrop ...
