I don't think it's about magicians who actually existed...but I think it takes place in about the same time. It's about a couple of magicians who are one another's competitors, trying to one-up one another...best I can understand without having seen it. ;-)
Ah. Sounds like a cool movie. I've only seen the trailers. Looks interesting.
We had to go out to Home Despot for more texture stuff. We were going to go to Barnes and Nobles too but they didn't have power. The whole north side of town was dark, and we had trouble finding a dinner spot - the trusty Chinese joint was open though.
It's put down two inches of snow since dark and we're getting more. At least the wind has died down... probably won't lose power...