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Smoke and Mirrors (2025)

When a novice Magician drops the ball on his first performance, a faint laugh sets into motion a journey of self discovery.
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When a novice Magician drops the ball on his first performance, a faint laugh sets into motion a journey of self discovery.

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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Directed By:Nathan Rivers
Written By:Nathan Rivers
In Theaters:7/2/2025
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Runtime:6 minutes
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