Lance, Bruce: Illusionist (2009)

"Lance, Bruce: Illusionist (the Story of Bruce Lance the Illusionist)" is a mockumentary following the astonishing rise to fame of a rogue magician whose edgy and shocking approach has ... See full summary »

Director:

Justin Viar

Writer:

Soren Bowie

Stars:

Soren Bowie, Oliver Calleja, Regan Kirwin

Cast

Credited cast:
Soren Bowie	...	Bruce Lance
Oliver Calleja	...	Director / Narrator (voice)
Regan Kirwin	...	The Amazing Gweneveve
Dan Campagna	...	Dean Cain
Topanga Saldana	...	Jimmy
Ray Avedian	...	Hadjian Hovhanessian
Stacey McAllister	...	Julia McFadden
Darren McAllister	...	Keith McFadden
Joe Chandler	...	Homeowner
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bo Branum	...	Audience Volunteer
Meredith Fogg	...	Audience Member
Alvin Gavin	...	Audience Member
Jo Mani	...	Mother
Adrianne Millman	...	Translator (voice)

Storyline

"Lance, Bruce: Illusionist (the Story of Bruce Lance the Illusionist)" is a mockumentary following the astonishing rise to fame of a rogue magician whose edgy and shocking approach has revitalized magic's waning popularity, while raising the ire of the traditional magic community. A filmmaker follows Bruce for several weeks, capturing footage of several 'event appearances' including his inappropriate set at a kid's birthday party, his defiling of a bride at an Irish wedding, and his 'misunderstood' performance at an Armenian banquet. The director also takes us to the home of 'The Amazing Gweneveve,' Bruce's former assistant who longs for a reunion with her former master, despite the loss of a limb during their last performance. We hear from Bruce's fans and contemporaries a mix of disturbing admiration and impassioned resentment. The director also sits with Bruce, to delve into the mind of this unique performer. Is he a genius, or an amphetamine-dependent waste? Behold, the enchanting...

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Plot Keywords:

illusionist | parody | spoof | magic | magician

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Taglines:

He's coming to dry hump your mind.

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Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Arroyo Grande, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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