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?

Harry Houdini

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

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Ricky Jay

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

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Penn Jillette

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

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Teller

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

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David Copperfield

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

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Criss Angel

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

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David Blaine

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

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Doug Henning

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

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Uri Geller

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

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Derren Brown

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

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Channing Pollock

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

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Siegfried Fischbacher

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

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The Amazing Kreskin

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

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