Top 10 Fantasy Films About Con Artists

Description: While primarily a fairy tale, the film features Vizzini, a master of deception, who uses his wit and trickery to kidnap Buttercup, showcasing elements of con artistry within a fantasy setting.

Fact: The film has a cult following and is often quoted for its memorable lines.

Description: This film brings together literary characters like Allan Quatermain and Captain Nemo, who use their unique abilities to pull off a heist, showcasing a team of con artists in a fantasy setting.

Fact: The film was Sean Connery's last live-action film role.

Description: While not strictly about con artists, the film features the Grimm brothers, who are known for their tales of fantasy, using their storytelling skills to con villagers out of money by pretending to rid their towns of mythical creatures.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Grimm brothers, though it takes significant liberties with their actual history.

Description: Set in turn-of-the-century Vienna, this film follows a magician who uses his skills to win back his childhood love, all while performing elaborate illusions that captivate audiences and confound authorities.

Fact: The film's director, Neil Burger, also directed "Divergent," another film with elements of fantasy.

Description: In this film, two rival magicians engage in a battle of wits and magic, each trying to outdo the other with increasingly dangerous tricks. The film delves into the art of deception, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events involving the feud between magicians Harry Houdini and Nikola Tesla.

Description: Tristan, a young man, sets out to capture a fallen star to win the heart of his beloved, only to find himself in a world of witches, princes, and magical beings, where deception and trickery are common tools.

Fact: The film was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name.

Description: A modern-day sorcerer uses his magical powers to thwart an evil sorcerer, employing tricks and illusions to deceive and outsmart his enemies.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the segment from Disney's "Fantasia."

Description: Doctor Parnassus, an immortal magician, makes a deal with the Devil, leading to a series of fantastical adventures where he and his troupe use their magical abilities to con people into entering their Imaginarium for a chance at enlightenment.

Fact: Heath Ledger, who played the lead, passed away during filming, and his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.

Description: A group of illusionists known as The Four Horsemen pull off bank heists during their performances, using their magic to evade capture. Their acts are a blend of fantasy and real-world magic, making them modern-day con artists.

Fact: The film features a real magician, David Kwong, who helped design the magic tricks.

Description: This animated film by Sylvain Chomet tells the story of an aging magician who, in his quest to entertain, inadvertently becomes a con artist to a young girl who believes in his magic.

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