Lost in the Shuffle

And what it feels like to be in the company of ones. What differentiates them from engineers and people in scientific trades. The value and the heartfeltness of truths for all factions and for all types of people. The value and place of story telling. And still all the aspects it takes to become a performer in your own right.

With good editing.

The final big time and place cut I was sceptical on, but upon the second viewing - it fits and brings the (not so obvious) story arc to its intended finish.

Whats especially well done is, that it stays truthful to the audience throughout, while it tells them everything to know to understand whats happening before their eyes in an analytic way also -- and yet in its credit sequence it ends with the most easy thing you can do to an audience - mislead them, but in a way - that if you listen to it closely you'll understand, that it is misdirection in a very fundamental way. Yet still truthful. And for certain, no big mystery, because you've been told how it works by one of the magicians in the first third of the movie.

And yet the movie is not about any of these things. Its about the sense of wonder, the heart, the comfort and the story telling, that Shawn Farquhar brings and brought to magic -- and about being entertained by a shockingly probable murder mystery. And at least in my interpretation, how he hands over his understanding of the craft to future generations.

This is an excellent movie! Lots of interesting facts, a mystery and tons of fantastic magic. Be sure and check it out. We have seen it a few times now. Each and every time we watched it we saw something a little different. The most famous card manipulators in the world are in the movie and they each bring something to the "table". We got out a deck of cards just to see if the mystery was in our deck. It is neat to learn something new that we did not realize before. We will never look at the deck the same again. Thank you for making this excellent movie readily available for everyone to enjoy!

He started off good. The history of playing cards etc, but devolved into some silly long winded, self-indulgent, pat on his own back about some theory of a king or something......who cares?! Should've delved deeper into the mystery and meaning of the cards themselves. BORING! He goes on and on about different influences, seeming to try to make this a biography, and it has some good clips. A couple of good tricks by people that aren't him. He stacks these different interactions in some sort of, i dunno what. What does it even have to do with his end "trick"? There is absolutly no payoff to this terrible boring movie. I appreciate the clips of the greats, but this is just BORING.

World Champion Magician Shawn Farquhar takes us on an engaging journey in this extremely entertaining documentary that explores a 15th Century mystery of murder. The unique cast of several world famous magicians in this film will certainly leave you feeling captivated and astonished. Several demonstrations of superior magical skills performed in a series of vignettes provide various insights into each magician's style and individual story. Wonderful cinematography showcasing beautiful European locations further highlight this modern day forensic investigation. Commentary by several experts regarding the detailed sequence of events leading up to such a mysterious death further draw the viewer into forming their own conclusions and interpretation of all the evidence presented. A definite must see for mystery solvers, curious conjurers and those who enjoy sleight of hand astonishment. I found this documentary to be entertaining and certainly give it my highest recommendation. Not only will you be throughly entertained but I guarantee you will not look at a deck of cards the same way again!

I thoroughly enjoyed Lost in the Shuffle. Shawn Farquhar, a two-time world champion magician, does an incredible job guiding us through the unique relationship between magic, playing cards, and history. The documentary not only showcases captivating performances but also explores the hidden meanings behind certain king and queen cards, hinting at an age-old murder mystery. Farquhar's investigation is fascinating, as he interviews historians who present differing views, ultimately leaving the audience to draw their own conclusions.

Farquhar's interviews with legendary magicians Richard Turner, Alexandra Duvivier, Juan Tamariz, and Michael Vincent add even more depth and perspective. Whether you're a magic enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious, this documentary offers plenty of memorable moments that are both fun and thought-provoking.

I highly recommend it if you're looking for something engaging and unique!