“What a way to kill someone.” – Judge, The Prestige ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Prestige 2006

Judge

What a way to kill someone.

Cutter

They're magicians, your honor. Men who live by dressing up plain and simple truths to shock, to amaze.

Judge

Even without an audience?

Cutter

There was an audience. You see, this water tank was of particular significance to these two men. Particularly awful significance.

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