Real Magic on the Movie Set.

[davewitley]

Steve wrote:

> That gives me a very good feeling about the movie. If Alfonso Cuaron
> is sufficient concerned about the realism of the magic to hire one 
of
> the best magicians in Europe, then he must be taking the creation of
> this movie very seriously.

I don't understand.

What is the relationship between realistic depiction of JKR's magic, 
and the use of stage illusionists?  I doubt Paul Kieve can produce a 
corporeal Patronus, or advise on the realism of a Dementor.  I bet he 
doesn't even follow a Quidditch team regularly.

We may end up with scenes that go something like:

Scene: The students are filing into Snape's dungeon, ignoring the 
cries of Eloise Midgen, who is being sawn in half by Peeves.

Snape: Now, to make this Vanishing Solution, I require a member of 
the audi... class to lend me a gold watch.  Not you, Longbottom, 
after your 5 Galleon coin last week.

Hermione (raising hand, card showing Ace of Spades on one side and 
Two of Clubs on the other dropping out of her sleeve): Professor, 
Professor!

Snape: Yes, Granger, what is it?  Are you volunteering to be my 
beautiful assistant?

Hermione: No, Professor, I just wanted to say that I can see you have 
a second cauldron painted matt black in front of that black screen.  
Is that how you're going to do it?

*shudder*

David