The Magic Life
Synopsis
"The Magic Life" chronicles the journey of three magician hopefuls: a 17-year-old from Beijing who travels to the U.S. to attend magic school, a 25-year-old trying to make rent by performing on Hollywood Blvd for tips, and a 32-year-old New York University MBA graduate who moves to Los Angeles to perform at the world famous Magic Castle. The film depicts the challenges of following an unconventional career path. Forget about parents, family, or friends who may not understand or support your choices - there's almost an invisible societal pressure in terms of what types of jobs are acceptable. "The Magic Life" is about those who are willing to risk everything to take the road not normally taken. Sometimes the risk pays off, sometimes it doesn't.
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April 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Cheng
- Original Title
- The Magic Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Cheng
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Cheng
Director
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What is The Magic Life about?
"The Magic Life" chronicles the journey of three magician hopefuls: a 17-year-old from Beijing who travels to the U.S. to attend magic school, a 25-year-old trying to make rent by performing on Hollywood Blvd for tips, and a 32-year-old New York University MBA graduate who moves to Los Angeles to perform at the world famous Magic Castle. The film depicts the challenges of following an unconventional career path. Forget about parents, family, or friends who may not understand or support your choices - there's almost an invisible societal pressure in terms of what types of jobs are acceptable. "The Magic Life" is about those who are willing to risk everything to take the road not normally taken. Sometimes the risk pays off, sometimes it doesn't.
Who directed The Magic Life?
The Magic Life was directed by Nelson Cheng.
Who stars in The Magic Life?
The principal cast of The Magic Life includes Matthew Noah Falk, Michael Howard.
When was The Magic Life released and how long is it?
The Magic Life was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.