Ronald Paul Wilson is a filmmaker, magician and author. He lives and works between London, Los Angeles, and his home in Scotland. He was a writer and presenter on the BBC's The Real Hustle from 2006-2012.
Detective Walter Day finds himself caught in a cycle of witnesses who all saw the same suspect commit an awful crime but in each case, one important element is always missing: the victims. When another witness appears, his patience begins to wear thin and his nerves begin to fray.
Detective Walter Day finds himself caught in a cycle of witnesses who all saw the same suspect commit an awful crime but in each case, one important element is always missing: the victims. When another witness appears, his patience begins to wear thin and his nerves begin to fray.
After witnessing a murder, a young single mother is forced to act as a witness. Threatened on all sides, she must do whatever it takes to protect her son.
An honest, passionate and revealing glimpse behind the curtain to reveal the secretive world of magic and magicians as seen through the eyes of some of the world's most respected thinkers, performers and creators. Our Magic explores the inner secrets of a much-maligned and misunderstood art; to discover why magic is important and wonder is essential.
Easy-to-learn propositions and challenges to astound, impress and win you drink after drink. Alex Conran, Jessica Clement and Paul Wilson (of the Real Hustle) demonstrate a selection of startling and astonishing bar bets and challenges. Looking to get out of your round down the local? Scamming a drink from a bar full of strangers? Or just getting your own back on that uncle who never bought you a present? Alex, Jess and Paul show you a series of classy, easy-to-learn challenges using everyday items from wine glasses to bank notes, playing cards to eggs. The experts perform these proposition bets in a real bar, up against real punters. Facing an expensive round at the bar their "marks" are determined to win the bet - and even when they inevitably fail, the viewer still gets the chance to rise to the challenge. Then, in close-up, with slow motion sequences, they explain just how it's done - Perfect for you to practice and cash-in by bamboozling your mates on your next night out!
Buddy Aces é um comediante que trabalha em Las Vegas e resolve entregar para a polícia todas as informações que sabe sobre uma gangue de assassinos. Mas antes de entrar para o serviço de proteção à testemunha do governo, ele resolve ter uma última noite de diversão na cidade dos cassinos, sendo perseguido por muita gente interessada em sua morte.
O clima é tenso. No submundo do pôquer de Las Vegas, jogadores profissionais de baralho estão em cena disputando milhares de dólares. Vernon (Stuart Townsend), é um jovem trapaceiro que faz magia com as cartas. Ao lado do veterano Charlie (Gabriel Byrne) e da sexy Tiffany (Thandie Newton), arma golpe e levanta US$ 250 mil, entrada para o jogo de cartas mais disputado da cidade contra Dean (Sylvester Stallone), o papa do jogo. O prêmio maior é de US$ 2 milhões, mas mafiosos furiosos e blefes que ultrapassam a mesa de jogos tornam a partida uma questão de vida ou morte. Um thriller de grande elenco para fãs de Maverick e Onze Homens e Um Segredo.
