Peter has a dream job. He’s a popular magician in a posh Prague nightclub, whose act draws more applause than the strippers. He’s got an eye-catching assistant who is ready and willing to cuddle his frayed nerves whenever necessary. But he’s also got Sylvia on his neck: a pert, scatterbrained sister who forgets that a toss in the hay may just be worth a wedding ring. Things take a turn for the better – or worse? – when he discovers he possesses extra - let’s say, supernatural – powers that enable him to see into the future, hear music by rubbing his finger over a CD, and God knows what. The problem? Peter can’t control anything any more like he used to – neither his magic act, nor his love life, nor his sister’s latest erotic fantasy.
Direction
Zelenka's frantic handheld energy keeps you off-balance.
Acting
Ivan Trojan's sweaty desperation is uncomfortably perfect.
Director
Petr Zelenka
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Petr Zelenka made this as part of the Czech TV anthology 'Powers'—each episode explored different supernatural afflictions.
This captures post-Communist Prague's desperate grab at Western nightlife culture, complete with strip clubs masquerading as sophistication.
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