Presto (2008)

A stage magician's rabbit gets into a magical onstage brawl against his neglectful guardian with two magic hats.

Director:

Doug Sweetland

Writers:

Doug Sweetland, Ted Mathot (story),

Stars:

Doug Sweetland

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Doug Sweetland	...	Presto DiGiotagione / Alec Azam (voice)

Storyline

Dignity. Poise. Mystery. We expect nothing less from the great, turn-of-the-century magician, Presto. But, when Presto forgets to feed his rabbit one too many times, well, there's really no telling what to expect! Follow the escalating high jinx of the amazing Presto, his rabbit Alec, and what happens onstage when a star magician's ego provokes some clever revenge from his neglected costar.

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Plot Keywords:

rabbit | magician | magic hat | stage | electric shock | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pixar Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

5 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As the magician furiously rushes towards the camera, in the background Statler and Waldorf from The Muppet Show could be seen seated in one of the balconies.

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Goofs

While testing the trick before the show, the hat on the rabbit's head shifts perceptibly to the left just as the magician's hand enters the top hat.

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Crazy Credits

The ending credits are in the style of old-time circus posters.

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Connections

References The Muppet Show (1976)

User Reviews

Tricks Are For Everyone

As any fan of Pixar's animated films know, when they send a new feature out, they include a short cartoon with it. PRESTO is the film that precedes WALL-E and it is a silent picture.

A good part of the publicity surrounding WALL-E is that it is largely a silent film. But PRESTO is wholly one, concerning a stage magician, his carrot-hungry rabbit and a piece of real magic: a top-hot that is connected to a dunce cap. The magician can put his hand into the top hat and draw out things from the dunce cap. And, as is traditional, he intends to pull out the rabbit, but the rabbit, who resembles the rabbit in the TRIX cereal commercials, is upset that he is not getting any carrot, and sabotages the act in various amusing ways using the logic of the set-up.

A very amusing cartoon, and Pixar is to be commended for continuing to develop animation talent in its short subjects.