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Make Believe

Play trailer Poster for Make Believe 2010,  1h 29m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 85% 20 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
85% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Six young magicians from the U.S., South Africa and Japan compete at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas for the title of Teen World Champion.

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Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Jul 21, 2011
2.5/4
I would have liked to see more tricks and fewer parental interviews, but in any case, this is a reasonably appealing documentary for anyone with a special interest in the subject. Go to Full Review
Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal May 27, 2011
Terrifically likable without trying too terribly hard. Go to Full Review
Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times May 27, 2011
3/5
The various sleights of hand are impressive even if we're afforded little insight into their actual execution. Still, it's fun stuff. Go to Full Review
Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Sep 15, 2011
3.5/4
Make Believe has it all: likable "characters" we want to follow, a subject that both astounds and amazes, and a mounting sense of suspense as the competition reaches its conclusion. Go to Full Review
Rob Hunter Film School Rejects Jul 2, 2011
B-
Jules Brenner Filmcritic.com May 30, 2011
3.5/5
They may not possess an equal amount of talent on a magician's stage, but their commitment to their goal is no illusion. Go to Full Review
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Draco S Jan 7, 2017 Inspiring good time.
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Cast & Crew

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J. Clay Tweel

Director

Ed Alonzo

Actor

Bob Dorian

Actor

Neil Patrick Harris

Actor

Ben Proudfoot

Actor

Justin Willman

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis Six young magicians from the U.S., South Africa and Japan compete at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas for the title of Teen World Champion.
Director
J. Clay Tweel
Producer
Steven Klein
Screenwriter
Cleven S. Loham
Production Co
Firefly Theater & Films, Level 22
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 29m
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