Review of The Illusionist (2009) by Sally C — 20 Feb 2011

I think the most refreshing aspect of the Illusionist is that it gives us a tale of not continuing to enjoy disbelief but rather to appreciate that fact that we ever could do just that; believe in magic.

I've always pondered about the mindset of a magician, a real (in the sense) magician and not a magic celebrity. Those kinds of people who sort of hold old world ideals that are simple but overlooked and under-appreciated by today's standards of entertainment.

I liked seeing this Illusionist exist in real life and still persisting and thriving. Seeing him co-exist in this new world that was evolving (or devolving however way you may look at it) really struck me of seeing the people that I'm surrounded by everyday, as the future looms where entertainment becomes more and more solitary.

It begs the question of when did it become more important to just be entertained rather than expanding your mind in the process and opening your imagination. Though the Illusionist is part of a dying breed, he is preserved in our child-selves as the defining aspect of innocence and joy less complicated.