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Director Robert Kolodny draws parallels between the Harry Houdini's conjuring power of sleight of hand and the creative process of hand crafting works of film. Commissioned for the 2026 True/False Film Festival.
Cast
Ruby Wolf, Robert Kolodny, Harry Houdini
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