The Pharaoh's Curse story
An up-and-coming illusionist insinuates himself into the lives of a reclusive veteran magician and his young wife in an attempt to unlock the secrets behind a centuries-old illusion. Directed by: Bob Balaban. Story by: Stephen Beck.
10 total · 8 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| body swap | major | The aging state magician Harry used the "Pharaoh's Curse" magic trick to swap bodies with the young, up-and-coming illusionist Mario Devlin. |
| husband and wife | major | The aging stage magician Harry Kellogg and his young wife Shannon. |
| magic object | major | It transpires that the caskets used in the "Pharaoh's Curse" magic trick were genuinely magical. |
| mentor and protégé | major | The aging stage magician Harry Kellogg took on the young up-and-coming illusionist Mario Devlin with the promise of showing him the famed "Pharaoh's Curse" magic trick. |
| stage magic | major | The story follows the up-and-coming illusionist Mario Devlin as he attempts to unlock the secrets behind a centuries-old illusion. |
| the desire for prestige | major | Mario aspired to become the greatest magician of his generation. |
| the quest for immortality | major | The consciousness inhabiting Harry Kellogg's body had been transferring itself from the body of one magician to another for generations with no plans of stopping. |
| young character vs. old character | major | The young, up-and-coming illusionist Mario Devil was contrasted with the old, cynical magician Harry Kellogg. |
| curiosity killed the cat | minor | Mario nearly died investigating the caskets, and he blamed his obsessive curiosity for the event. |
| romantic infidelity | minor | Shannon made mad whoopee with Mario on what looked like a very uncomfortable spot outdoors behind her husband's back. |