In this mysterious story full of unexpected twists, two stage magicians in the Victorian Era embark on a powerful rivalry that turns into an increasingly violent war and an insatiable thirst to uncover each other's professional secrets. The consequences of these two magnificent men breaking courage into passion, showmanship into science and ambition into friendship turn out to be dangerous, deadly and fraudulent. It all starts at the turn of the century, in a rapidly changing London. At a time when magicians are famous and considered idols of the highest order, two young magicians begin to plot their way to fame. The flamboyant, sophisticated Robert Angier (HUGH JACKMAN) is a complete entertainer, while the chiseled and traditionalist Alfred Borden (CHRISTIAN BALE) is a creative genius who lacks the ability to show off his magical ideas. They set out as friends and partners who appreciate each other. But when their biggest trick goes wrong, a lifelong enmity begins between them; they both intend to cross and Deconstruct the other. The extreme competition they maintain gets bigger with every trick, with every show; until it knew no boundaries, even incorporating the new and incredible powers of electricity and the scientific genius of Nikola Tesla into the work...