Vanishing Act

In this silent tragicomedy, a struggling Magician in love with his Lovely Assistant arranges for the Mime she fancies to vanish on stage during their act, then pretends not to be able to make him reappear.

  • Joshua Courtade
    Director
    Neurotica, Playing House, Donald
  • Joshua Courtade
    Writer
    Neurotica, Playing House, Donald
  • Liz Merriman
    Producer
    The Dream Collector
  • Joshua Courtade
    Producer
    Neurotica, Playing House, Donald
  • Joshua Courtade
    Key Cast
    Neurotica
  • Charly Bivona
    Key Cast
    Hank Danger and the Riddle Mountain Curse!
  • Robert William Ford
    Key Cast
    Playing House, Neurotica
  • Domingo Munoz
    Key Cast
  • Scott Merriman
    Key Cast
  • Jason Lowe
    Key Cast
  • Evan Koons
    Key Cast
  • Rachael Pineiro
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Silent, Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 27, 2012
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • East Lansing Film Festival
    East Lansing, MI
  • Chiaroscuro International Film Series
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • LaughFest Short Film Showcase
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • UICA Open Projector Night
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Hollyshorts Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Blue Water Film Festival
    Port Huron, MI
    Best Original Score
  • Made-in-Michigan Film Festival
    Frankenmuth, MI
    Best Cinematography, Best Actress
  • Uptown Film Festival
    Birmingham, MI
    Best Actor in a Michigan Short Film
  • Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival
    Bay City, MI
Director - Joshua Courtade