The Illusionist

Subsequent film appearances include The Illusionist (2006), a drama about a cunning magician (Edward Norton); Lady in the Water (2006), in which he starred as a superintendent who rescues a preternatural woman from his building’s swimming pool; and the comedy Fred Claus (2007).

…double amputee, as well as The Illusionist and The Prestige (both 2006), in the latter of which he also had a small acting role. He was the subject of the documentary Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2013).

In The Illusionist (2006; adapted from the short story “Eisenheim the Illusionist” by Steven Millhauser), Norton portrayed Eisenheim, a magician who uses his skills to beguile the crown prince of Vienna. After starring as Bruce Banner in the superhero film The Hulk (2008), Norton turned in…