The Illusionist Edit

A discreet carriage ride for what it seemed to be...

A fair likeness of the old man.

A good thrashing now and again.

A house, a wagon, anything.

A little too intelligent for his own good.

A real mystery.

Acquaintances?

Ah ha. What about him?

Ah, be patient.

Ah, so I'm to be driven from the city, is that it?

Ah.

Ah.

Ah. Some officers of the general staff, I'd guess.

All aboard!

All aboard!

All of the greatest religions...

All plants paid for by him, of course.

All right. We were childhood acquaintances.

Along with the tree.

Also known as Eisenheim the Illusionist

Also known as Eisenheim the Illusionist...

And after that, I came in here...

And all the receipts from tonight's performance...

And based on your information, I then threw her out.

And began preparing for a new kind of show.

And for you.

And I can tell you with certainty...

And I think there's been a serious misunderstanding.

And I will not marry you.

And if it's a trick, then it's equally impressive.

And keep your distance. I don't want to be seen with a policeman.

And my assets.

And no one notices, no one knows anything about it.

And now you have.

And she understands everything this entails?

And that's yours.

And the City of Vienna, I hereby arrest Eduard Abramovicz

And the second account, all of it.

And then almost 15 years later...

And then he met her.

And then I'd wake up and realize where I was.

And then the Orient for many years.

And then you'd really have had to move quickly.

And then you'll have killed a police inspector and a duchess.

And there it stayed.

And they were forbidden to see each other.

And this too.

And very democratic in your friendships.

And we'll gather our best minds next time.

And when he finds us, he'll kill us.

And wished that we could make it linger?

And wished that we could speed things up a bit?

And you asked me why I was late.

And you have no doubt it was Duchess von Teschen?

And you kept it all this time.

And you, madam, where is your handkerchief?

And you? Can you even bear children? Are you any use at all?

Another viewing perhaps?

Are you Chief Inspector Uhl?

Are you completely corrupt?

Are you Duchess von Teschen?

Are you happy now, hmm? You made your point.

Are you the chief inspector?

As a boy, I'm told he had a chance encounter...

As long as we're alive...

As you know, we sometimes follow...

As you wish.

As you wish.

At night I'd have dreams I had gone with you...

At the next performance, I want them all arrested.

Away.

Boy.

Bravo!

Bravo.

Break down the door. Break it down!

But fear not.

But I assure you, in fact, is.

But I knew that that wouldn't satisfy Eisenheim.

But I want to make it up to you, if you'll listen to a proposition.

But if it was mechanical.

But if your manifestations are somehow real...

But in my dreams you had shorter hair and no beard.

But never one like that.

But never one like that.

But nothing fancy. Perhaps you'll give me a tip.

But now he was attracting a more... impassioned following.

But now it's gone. It's lost.

But soon, they were doing just that.

But the audience is stupid and he knows it.

But the only mystery I never solved was...

But the simple truth of the matter is, Herr Eisenheim, I'm the son of a butcher.

But we're going to do better than that. Listen to this.

But you can see how it could work.

But you must go home.

But, I wrote a letter to his general staff...

But, yes, I knew.

By who?

By your father's authority...

Call it off and come away with me.

Certainly.

Charlatanism and threats against the empire!

Charlatanism and threats against the empire!

Chief Inspector Uhl.

Chief Inspector, are you sure you have the right man?

Chief Inspector, there's one thing you should know.

Chief Inspector, there's one thing you should know.

Chief Inspector.

Childhood friends.

Come back here!

Come now. If you can't pull it out, you'll never be emperor.

Come on. You can do it.

Completely. There's not a lot of time.

Concentrate on it, form a mental picture.

Crown Prince Leopold.

Damn it!

Did he do it again?

Did they arrest the right man?

Did you ask him?

Do I have to share all my professional secrets with the police?

Do nothing more to embarrass me.

Do you claim supernatural powers?

Do you know me?

Do you promise you'll take me with you?

Do you see? We'll pack the house with this review.

Do you think Eisenheim's behind all this?

Do you think that Eisenheim's behind all this?

Do you truly want to leave with me?

Don't disobey me again. Whore!

Don't fool yourself that you can play in their game.

Don't provoke those questions.

Duchess von Teschen for her protection.

Duchess von Teschen, you can't be in a place like this. They're peasants.

Duchess von Teschen, you must come along, my dear.

Duchess von Teschen!

Duchess von Teschen!

Duchess von Teschen!

Duchess von Teschen!

Eisenheim has given us hard proof...

Eisenheim the Illusionist.

Eisenheim, I don't want to arrest you.

Eisenheim.! Come out and talk to us!

Eisenheim.! Eisenheim.! Eisenheim.!

Eisenheim's audience had always been enthusiastic...

Either way, you have a gift.

Especially how the butterflies fly.

Even if that were true, you have no jurisdiction here.

Every lady of means in Vienna will want to get up there with you now.

Every one of them. Eisenheim, the whole troupe.

Everyone's completely incompetent.

Everything can and will be explained.

Everything you have seen is an illusion.

Excalibur's blade was fixed in stone...

Excellent.

Except of course for your assistant, Duchess von Teschen.

Excuse me, Chief Inspector. I'm Josef Fischer, Eisenheim's manager.

Far too much.

Fate and chance.

Find him!

Find out how the trick is done, and then arrest him.

Fine. Fine. You shall have nothing.

First the orange tree, now this.

For all we know, he did it.

For Herr Eisenheim.

For more serious discussion, please join me for a drink.

For that kind of thing.

For, you see, where others might judge...

For... many, many years...

Fornicating?

Found on Duchess von Teschen's body I have no doubt that it will.

From the furthest corners of the world...

From the moment we enter this life, we are in the flow of it.

Give us something, please.

God. An apparition. I saw it. I swear.

Good bye.

Groomsman said she arrived about 8:30.

Has he tricked you? Is that it?

Have we not each experienced the sensation...

He appeared in Vienna.

He cannot continue if this is true.

He could have pried the stones loose then and planted them here.

He did this. You know he did.

He finally emerged from his grief and bought a rundown theater.

He fired his manager...

He is a charlatan. He's a faker.

He is proving to be more than a magician, Your Highness.

He is very young to be so masterful."

He killed her because he couldn't let her go.

He killed her. He's done it before, and you know it.

He left it to the audience to make their accusations.

He made the furniture for her family's house.

He manipulates them. He himself said nothing.

He only gets Hungary by aligning himself with my family.

He plans to overthrow his father.

He pretends to have supernatural powers

He returns to us to demonstrate...

He spent the afternoon in Vienna with his father.

He tries to trick you. I try to enlighten you.

He wants me to go to Budapest...

He wants the Hungarians behind him.

He, uh, he put her horse in the first stall when she arrived.

He'll hunt us.

He's a charlatan. He's a faker.

He's by the first car.

He's expected shortly.

He's killed a woman before!

He's manipulating you. He had the sword at a command performance.

He's not a murderer. We have the real murderer in prison.

He's not talking at this point.

He's planted everything.

He's the heir to the empire. How close could we be to such as him?

He's very intelligent.

Hello, Sophie.

Here's the report on Duchess von Teschen.

Herr Eisenheim, you will also go to prison...

Hey! The crown prince isn't even here.

His actress said nothing inflammatory.

His father would have died if he had seen such a display.

Hmm? Do you see my point?

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

How does he do it?

How exotic.

How have you come to be here tonight?

How nature's laws may be bent.

However, I have reason to believe that they may be planning something together.

I always meant to return.

I am part of his plan.

I am willing to find out what it actually was.

I apologize if I've given you any false hope.

I assume you haven't been so stupid as to tell him anything.

I assure you, no tragedy will befall you.

I assure you, they're quite real.

I assure you, your secret is safe with me.

I came here to try to help you.

I can see that clearly.

I can't bring loved ones back from the grave.

I can't receive messages from the other side.

I didn't think he was invited.

I do.

I don't know.

I don't suppose he'll leave his crown to a murderer, do you?

I don't suppose you made a note of those people?

I don't understand why.

I don't want to be part of what you're planning.

I found this small gemstone.

I give you... Eisenheim.

I had my driver take the sword to police headquarters.

I had my men continue to watch him.

I have been puzzling over how it works...

I hear you'll be the chief of police very soon.

I heard the crashing sound of money falling on me in piles.

I hereby arrest Eduard Abramovicz...

I insist you open the door!

I just... I kept thinking I'd find it around the next corner.

I know they'll listen to that.

I know you've been with him.

I look forward to seeing you again at the Hofburg.

I need a volunteer from the audience.

I need men who can complete the tasks assigned to them!

I often wish that I had

I present to you a man who has unlocked these mysteries.

I promise you, you'll enjoy this next show.

I propose to clean up the mess, and you betray me!

I saw remarkable things...

I see, the cabinetmaker's son friends with a

I suppose you think you're very clever...

I suspect you would have.

I think I understand it all except the ghost.

I think I'm going to enjoy this.

I think that one's small for an assassin, don't you?

I think you should look outside the window.

I thought I could trust you.

I thought we might end this evening with a discussion of the soul.

I thought you didn't like it here.

I thought you saw her get on the train with him.

I thought you were a man I could bring with me when I took the throne.

I thought you'd figure it out eventually.

I used to be.

I used to sit and stare at your picture...

I want to apologize to you for my behavior of late.

I want to have an example made of him...

I want to know how it's done.

I want to show you something.

I want you all to know...

I want you to assume control of all my finances.

I want you to put an end to it.

I wanted a picture.

I was attending to the loose ends of the case.

I was wearing my locket when I died.

I went to Russia...

I will not be spoken to this way.

I won't stand it.

I would have come another night, volunteered...

I would like to continue with an examination of time.

I'd like to learn that trick.

I'd stake my life on it.

I'll show you one I'm very fond of. Are you a gambling man?

I'm a cynical man, God knows...

I'm a simple public servant, Herr Eisenheim.

I'm afraid I still don't know.

I'm afraid I'm not much of a painter.

I'm afraid that's out of the question at this point.

I'm afraid we didn't have enough men tonight.

I'm Chief Inspector Walter Uhl and I'm inspecting your theater.

I'm followed everywhere. It's It's supposed to be for my protection.

I'm going to ask you a question...

I'm not certain of anything yet, Your Highness.

I'm not going to Budapest with you.

I'm not going to share your bed at all.

I'm sure his father will have something to say about that.

I'm sure you'll find a way.

I've got the magic one!

I've never said anything of that kind.

I've seen you perform. Very impressive.

I've served on the edge of it...

If you can...

If you don't explain to me what it is you are doing.

If you don't mind, I've got to prepare for tonight's performance.

In China there's a magician that could make anything disappear

In fact, we know all about his life.

In front of all his followers.

In return for unholy powers.

In the end, I must do everything myself.

In the face of modern, scientific materialism.

In the name of His Imperial Majesty and the city of Vienna...

In the name of His Imperial Majesty...

Including your plan to overthrow the emperor.

Inspector, I I will not stand for it.

Instead, I'm surrounded by fools.

Into a spiritual republic."

Investigating.

Is it real? Let's see.

Is not a showman at all, but rather a wizard...

It doesn't matter that we were sold out for the whole run!

It has everything to do with me!

It makes a certain sense, I suppose.

It took me a moment...

It was amusing.

It will be paler every time.

It's a trick.

It's a trick.

It's all a trick. It's an illusion.

It's an honor, Duchess von Teschen.

It's been done.

It's Duchess von Teschen!

It's her! I know it's her! She wants to tell us something!

It's in your left.

It's just a game I have to play with them.

It's not real.

It's not worth it.

It's perfect.

It's possible they may be leaving.

It's the butterflies I'm trying to work out.

It's true. There are no brushstrokes in this painting.

It's true. We've been friends since childhood.

Join us for a drink?

Just above the left collarbone.

Just to be with her.

Just to cover the beating he'd given her.

Later that week, we arrested a man and charged him with murder...

Leave him alone!

Let her go, please!

Life and death...

Lights in the frame perhaps to illuminate them, or angled mirrors?

Listen to me, please!

Listen. "There is no argument that his uncanny displays...

Listening to that magician, are you?

Look at me.

Look nowhere else.

Look out!

Look. Yes, indeed, they say that I'm very close to the prince.

Madame. Please?

Make us disappear. Make us disappear.

Many worthy knights tried to pull the sword from the stone.

May I go?

May I take a look?

May I?

May we have the lights, please...

Maybe he had it wrapped in some kind of bark?

Maybe look on that side!

Might I borrow a handkerchief from someone?

Might I see it?

Mm!

Mmm, it will have to do.

Mmm.

Mmm. Anything interesting?

My apologies, of course.

My father is a lens grinder there.

My father runs the empire into the ground...

My father was a cabinetmaker.

My God. When he volunteered her...

My goodness, you have a devoted following.

My guest tonight...

My intention has only been to entertain, nothing more.

My men will examine it and see if it matches the gemstone...

My name is Frankel.

No surprise there.

No, I don't know that. In fact, I'm sure he didn't. He's in Budapest.

No, I think not.

No, leave that. Leave all the lanterns.

No, look. You got it off your chest.

No, not completely. No.

No, sir. We were waiting in Vienna for them, but they left from Baden.

No, Your Highness.

No.

No. No, of course.

No. Tonight, just enjoy the show.

Nobody can punish you.

Not so eager, cousin.

Not that we observed, no.

Nothing! I've done everything I can.

Now bow to yourself.

Now I appreciate your support.

Now please gaze directly into my eyes.

Now the prince has some progressive ideas, but he will make a fine emperor.

Now, if you please.

Now, Inspector...

Now, watch.

Now, you will travel to Budapest tomorrow.

Of course, Herr Eisenheim.

Of the soul's immortality.

Oh, but that is precisely my point.

Oh, for Pete's sake. Invisible wire.

Oh, I know, of course I thought of that.

Oh, that's entirely up to him.

Oh, we more than enjoyed it.

Oh, we more than enjoyed it.

Oh!

Oh. Oh, I like that very much.

On charges of disturbing public order...

On charges of disturbing public order...

One day I will.

One day we'll run away together.

One of those ghosts from the theater down the street.

One version of the story was that the man himself...

Only Arthur succeeded...

Or at least that he was a bit different.

Or can we?

Or don't say anything and we'll just go.

Or felt time slow on a dull day...

Or perhaps you'll kill yourself.

Or so at least some of our friends here would have us believe.

Or you will end up in jail yourself.

Out of my way.

Over here!

Over the next few years, they could always find a way to be together.

People began to think he had some kind of special power...

People say he pushed one of them off a balcony...

Perhaps for the same reasons you find it prudent to meet in a carriage.

Perhaps from a knife or a sword.

Perhaps I'll make you disappear.

Perhaps there's truth in this illusion.

Perhaps you, sir.

Perhaps you'll get another look at your butterflies.

Pick a card.

Plans to attend your performance tonight.

Please stand for His Imperial Highness...

Please take it with my compliments.

Please, don't.

Please, you must go.

Please.

Please. Open the door.

Probably robbed. Gypsies, maybe.

Promise me you won't do it again.

Proving his right to rule.

Put him on trial for fraud.

Put it back in the deck.

Put it in your fist, raise your hand against your forehead...

Quick, come on.

Rainier here thinks you have supernatural powers.

Remember who you are.

Saw all those diamonds, couldn't say no.

Say something spiritual.

See for yourself.

Seen last Thursday at 7:30 p.m., riding without an escort...

She was brought back to the castle...

She was murdered. Were you murdered?

Should I wire the crown prince in Budapest?

Shut him down.

Skill or destiny, or divine right?

So be it.

So don't make me put you in jail!

So His Highness can better see?

So long.

So to achieve the color...

So what are you doing?

So, I hear congratulations are in order.

So, obviously we have to inspect the theater.

So, what does it mean, to die?

So, what then does it mean... to die?

Some sort of chemical must be interacting, presumably.

Some sort of sprayer up your sleeve?

Someone not afraid of death.

Something from his past?

Somewhere in robes obviously.

Sophie, are you there?

Sophie?

Sophie.

Space and time...

Speak of the soul's endurance beyond the end of life.

Stay away from her, or next time...

Step out!

Stimulated great debate amongst us, hasn't it?

Stop it! Stop it, all of you!

Stop. Stop.

Surely you have something on him.

Tell us, and point him out.

Tell us, please. Who murdered you?

Telling them... everything.

Thank you all for coming. I have been speaking with the chief inspector.

Thank you for your indulgence.

Thank you, Doctor.

Thank you, Inspector.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. I know.

That a beautiful moment seemed to pass too quickly...

That actress didn't even look like Sophie.

That could go very badly for him...

That everything that you have seen in my theater is an illusion.

That he began to perform his magic in public...

That he changed his name to Eisenheim.

That I can guess which hand you place this in every time.

That may not seem friendly...

That seems trivial compared with murder.

That was very foolish last night.

That was very, very good.

That will be my pleasure.

That would be one way to do it.

That you plan to subvert the monarchy, perhaps.

That's enough light entertainment for this evening.

That's not what I hear.

That's right. You may do as you wish here, without consequence.

The country will be run by mongrels!

The crown prince is back.

The crown prince killed her! Something must be done!

The crown prince will not stand for it.

The emperor.

The magic trick is not evidence. What is your name?

The magician?

The map will show you where to meet.

The spirit has been reaffirmed...

The sword to its rightful owner!

The work of spiritualism will rouse humanity...

Then Asia Minor...

Then don't raise her again.

Then even I'm willing to admit, you're a very special person.

Then he got out near the theater.

Then I'll prepare something special.

Then vanished...

Then why are you failing me?

Then why did you speak to me? Why did you even bother talking

There he is!

There you are. As I predicted, they've shut us down.

There, now. I've explained it, so it can't be fraud.

There! There!

There's a secret way to open it.

There's a thousand different voices screaming to be heard, and nothing will be done!

There's a wound on her throat...

There's no trick they haven't seen.

These are the forces of the universe.

They don't seem to think it's a trick.

They drove around for half an hour.

They must have liked you. They've waited for you nearly five minutes.

They must have received my letter.

They say you'll be the princess.

They'll never find us.

They're arresting him! They're arresting Eisenheim!

They're going to crown him king.

This is just a rough demonstration, Inspector.

This is not some circus sideshow.

Tickets and papers.

To a new, moral earnestness.

To be with her.

To be with her.

To have broken free as you did.

To my uncle's farm near Prague.

To the front!

Tonight, ladies and gentleman...

Too modern a style for him, of course.

Too much!

Too obvious. How many men have you detailed for tonight?

Toward the Imperial Hunting Lodge.

Trying to imagine where you were.

Turn in a circle.

Until then.

Very ordinary.

Very well. I propose a challenge.

Walked right on stage and said, "Hello."

Was it the crown prince?

Was it this one?

Wave to yourself.

We all know the story of a sword called Excalibur.

We are going to make more money than you ever dreamed of.

We assumed she was with him.

We can, of course, acquire more information

We cannot even speed it up or slow it down.

We do know that he traveled the world...

We don't have jurisdiction on Imperial property.

We don't want to keep the prince waiting.

We have eight men inside, another eight out front.

We knew each other very briefly a long time ago. You don't know me at all.

We measure it and we mark it, but we cannot defy it.

We need a spy in Eisenheim's troupe.

We should go. Now.

We'll arrest you and your family.

We'll disappear.

We'll go visit him. They can't stop us if we want to be together.

We're poor.

We've known each other for years, and of course, our families.

We've spoken to almost everyone who ever knew him.

Well said! Well said!

Well, card tricks, coins, uh, sleight of hand, yes.

Well, he's very popular, Your Highness.

Well, I'm sure you have... methods...

Well, in this case, yes, or I'll be forced to arrest you.

Well, they say you're very close to him, so I'm sure you'll do fine.

Well, we'd be having a very, uh, different sort of conversation.

Well?

What a surprise.

What are you doing? Stop!

What can you tell us about the other side?

What do you mean, "Good bye"? Come back here.

What do you want us to do?

What do you want?

What do your spies tell you?

What for?

What happened next remains a mystery.

What has happened here?

What have you found out?

What is your relationship with the Duchess von Teschen?

What man?

What was in this suitcase?

What was she doing riding alone?

What were they doing?

What would possess you to do something so foolish?

What?

What's happened to you?

When I was on the stage, you knew me right away.

When it's done, you'll travel ahead with her and I shall follow.

When it's done...

When you raise your hand to your head, the blood drains from it.

When?

Where are you taking him?

Where did you go when you left?

Where does power flow from?

Where the dark arts still hold sway...

Which I offer with my sincere thanks.

Which is the more noble pursuit?

Which is why I'll advise you not to accuse anyone, especially His Imperial Highness.

Who are you?

Who can take this sword?

Who has sold his soul to the devil...

Who is he?

Who knows what actually happened?

Who told you where to find me?

Whoa. Whoa.

Why must I be bothered with a magician?

Why my heart couldn't let go of you.

Why were you murdered?

Why, thank you. Eh, the blood drains.

Why? Just because the crown prince is a murderer?

Why? Why should you possibly care what happens to me now?

Wished that I would see you again.

Wished what?

With a traveling magician.

With him next week to announce our engagement.

With these spirits, these manifestations...

With these spirits, these manifestations...

Without all the... gadgetry?

Would you like me to introduce you tonight?

Yes, all right.

Yes, I am. You understand this is a police matter now?

Yes, I do.

Yes, I remember.

Yes, I see. Not bad, not bad.

Yes, I would have.

Yes, now I have.

Yes, the orange tree.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes. He relies on you for that sort of thing, does he?

Yes. Including this theater...

Yes. Yes, I think I do.

Yesterday she was seen in the company of another man.

You better hope he doesn't dissolve the parliament before you get there.

You can't destroy him, you know.

You could have said something.

You don't understand.

You don't want to be a baron, an aristocrat?

You fool. He's tricking you.

You have a confederate who signals you.

You have everything that you need right here.

You know, I have seen things like this before...

You know, I'm very busy right now. I haven't just been sitting around waiting for you.

You know, my mother was 16 years old when she married my father.

You like something to eat, something to drink, hmm?

You look very pleased with yourself. How are the receipts?

You must come to the Hofburg next time. We'll make an evening of it.

You must know things. Secret things.

You must listen to me, please!

You must open the door!

You need to wire your driver, and have the sword returned.

You needn't divulge anything I can't guess.

You no longer want to be chief of police? Mayor of Vienna?

You seemed to have struck her quite speechless. A feat in itself.

You shall live a long life.

You shouldn't be involved.

You sleep with all your childhood friends?

You want me to just sit there when it's so obvious?

You were my friend. I am your friend.

You will be honored to know the crown prince...

You will not share my bed if you've slept with him!

You, madam.

You, sir, can you take the sword?

You, uh, committed suicide, distraught at having failed your leader.

You! Don't touch that!

You! Who gave you this?

You'll not take the throne not with my help.

You'll really have a challenge then.

You'll travel ahead with her, and I will follow.

You're all becoming irrelevant. You will be replaced.

You're all fools.

You're getting quite old, aren't you?

You're lucky, you know...

You're not poor.

You're quite certain that we've never met before?

You're right, that doesn't seem friendly.

You've stolen Imperial property.

Your assistants are behind the mirror...

Your father will live to be a hundred.

Your Highness, may I introduce Eisenheim the Illusionist?

Your Highness, open the door.

Your Highness! Are you in there?

Your magician friend.

Your manager. I told him if he wants to stay in Vienna, you need my help.

Your sword is very beautiful.

Your sword is very beautiful. Might I see it?

All mysteries penetrated. Hear! Hear!

Am I wrong about you? No. You're not wrong, Your Highness, no.

And she understands everything this entails? Completely.

Are there still loose ends? Very few.

Are you really? Yes.

Are you trying to embarrass me? It has nothing to do with you.

Aren't you? What are you talking about?

Ask your inspector. He knows Stop this right now!