Who is the best magician or illusionist turned actor?

Stage legends and street magic stars who brought their showmanship to film and TV — from silent-era pioneers to modern-day mentalists. Who cast the best spell on screen?

1

Harry Houdini

Legendary escape artist who starred in silent films including The Master Mystery and The Grim Game.

2

Ricky Jay

Master sleight-of-hand artist who acted in Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Deadwood, and House of Games.

3

Penn Jillette

Outspoken half of Penn & Teller who acted in Penn & Teller Get Killed and numerous TV roles.

4

Teller

Silent half of Penn & Teller who has acted in and directed multiple films and TV episodes.

5

David Copperfield

The world's most commercially successful magician who appeared in Terror Train and TV specials.

6

Criss Angel

Mindfreak star who appeared in various TV shows and films including CSI and Las Vegas.

7

David Blaine

Street magic pioneer who has appeared in various TV shows and specials as an actor.

8

Doug Henning

Canadian magician who revolutionized magic on Broadway and appeared in television specials.

9

Uri Geller

Israeli mentalist famous for spoon bending who appeared in numerous films and TV shows worldwide.

10

Derren Brown

British psychological illusionist who has appeared in acting roles across UK television.

11

Channing Pollock

Suave stage magician from the 1950s who starred in European films including Rocambole.

12

Siegfried Fischbacher

German-American magician of Siegfried & Roy who appeared in TV specials and Father of the Pride.

13

The Amazing Kreskin

Mentalist who appeared in numerous TV shows and films throughout a six-decade career.