Magic has always maintained a fascinating role in both fantasy and real life. Stemming from tales of magicians and mystics, the vision of magic grew in humanity’s belief, containing all unexplainable abilities and stories.
From medieval legend to modern wizarding fiction, magicians have been at the heart of the fiction genre for as long as it has lived.
These sorcerers are somewhat like the superheroes in widespread culture today, and they have more excellent capabilities than most humans, causing them very attractive to audiences.
However, the difference is that the magic in these stories cannot be defined scientifically, and even anybody tries to create an air of enigma near the tale, preferably just science fiction.
10. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The first film of the 8-part sequel and transformation of J.K. Rowling’s book sequence of the same title, the name Harry Potter has become famous in the world of witchcraft.
In “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” a boy called Harry Potter finds on his eleventh birthday that he is an orphaned son of two most powerful wizards and possesses unique mystical abilities.
He is an unwanted child by his relatives, and his life changes after he is summoned from Hogwarts ( an English boarding school for wizards)to become a student.
There, he meets a few mates who gradually become his closest partners and help him to discover the reality of his parent’s mysterious deaths.
Director: Chris Columbus
Casting: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
A kingdom of Middle Earth that author J.R.R. Tolkien constructed has become mythical amongst imagination enthusiasts, with a slew of movies, games, and other media produced from his initial works.
In the “Lord of the Rings, The destiny of society is uncertain of the One Ring, which was lost for centuries. Influential energies are unrelenting in their hunt for it.
But fate has identified it in the hands of a youthful Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who has inherited the powerful Ring and steps into myth.
A challenging task was waiting ahead for Frodo when he established himself as the Ringbearer – for destroying that “One Ring” in fires of Mount Doom where it was developed.
Director: Peter Jackson
Casting: Elijah Wood and McKellen
8. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first entry of the three-series film,this welll known movie is a transformation of author CS Lewis’s best-seller of the same title.
During World War II, Four children escape to the countryside to escape a brutal bombing in London. They were sent to that place to keep them safe from war.
However, they uncover a mysterious doorway inside an almirah, a magical land full of unimaginable creatures and beautiful scenery called Narnia.
Gradually all four children are involved in that magical place to join the mystical lion. The children shortly discover that the world of Narnia is in a battle state.
They decided to join Aslan(magical lion) in his battle against the wicked White Witch Jadis.
“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” is not as sanitized as some typical fantasy movies, with the ever-present danger of war swinging over the characters all around the film.
Director: Andrew Adamson
Casting: Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley
7. Now You See Me
This film blends the genres of science fiction, mystery, and classic heist films all into one. Many movie lovers can approve that the 2013 suspenser “Now You See Me” is a delightful story of high-stakes illusions.
This film fills out the star-studded actors, playing four magicians, the Four Horsemen, whose illusion skills help them double as highly professional thieves.
In this film, energetic magician Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) conducts a team of proficient illusionists called the Four Horsemen.
The Four Horsemen mesmerize their audiences with fantastic magic shows that will create an illusion to empty the bank accounts of corrupt and channel the money to audience members.
An Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) and a federal agent (Mark Ruffalo) plan to arrest the Horsemen before their next stunt, and they gradually depend on Thaddeus (Morgan Freeman), a well-known debunker, for help.
There are enough twists and surprises to retain audiences until the closing shots, and it’s not tough to see why.
The film was dominant sufficiently with audiences to make a sequel in 2016 and a third film on the way.
Director: Louis Leterrier
Casting: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo
6. The Prestige
Directed by Christopher Nolan, it portrays a magical film in 19th-century London, with two magicians locked in a fight of one-upmanship.
Their vendetta moves into a constant fighting of destruction that often threatens their lives and those close to them.
An illusion is gone wrong with two 19th-century magicians, Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), against each other in a painful battle for superiority.
Terrible consequences happen when the pair try to escalate their rivalry, each finding not just to outplay– but to annihilate the other man.
The dramatic story offers behind-the-scenes about dated showmanship and charisma, with some hideous details and results in full presentation.
The film also lends itself to a particular duration of time, with the development of technology at odds with the old-school conceptions of magic.
Director: Christopher Nolan,
Casting: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale
5. Hocus Pocus
It is Set in the disgraceful town of Salem, Massachusetts, where this Halloween comedy has evolved into a kitschy fan favorite since its release.
The story is, After moving to Salem, Mass, teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) discovers a deserted house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw).
Three witches are freed from a centuries-old condemnation on Halloween night, attempting to steal some of the children’s souls to remain alive.
After ignoring a story Allison relates as superstitious, Max accidentally opens a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker) who mainly live in the house. Now, the kids must steal the witch’s spells book to prevent them from immortal life with the help of a magical cat,
The film is complete with witch spells, including a black cat. A healthy quantity of the dreadful “Hocus Pocus” is loaded with thrills and chills. ,
you’ll quickly understand the Performances of the three witches and their beloved nature in this strange Disney classic.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Casting: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker
4. Maleficent
Stefan(Aurora’s future father) and Maleficent were passionate, but he backstabbed her to wed the king’s daughter and accept the kingship.
Aurora is condemned by the wicked fairy Maleficent to fall into a deep sleep up to her 16th birthday.
Maleficent (Angelina Jolie), a gorgeous young woman of pure heart, has a lonely life in a forest. When an invading troop jeopardizes the land, Maleficent tries to protect her ground with her fiercest protector.
However, a horrible backstabbing solidifies her heart and turns her into a beast leaned on revenge. A few years later, she battles with the king’s successor, cursing his newborn daughter, Aurora. At the same time, Aurora is the only child with the key to serenity in the kingdom.
But as Maleficent observes the little girl growing up, she mourns her moves and tries to save her. However, her interference solely allows the curse along.
Director: Robert Stromberg
Casting: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning
3. Oz the Great and Powerful
Frank Baum’s Oz series, Directed by Sam Raimi, “Oz the Great and Powerful,” is a pre happening to 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz.”
In this film, When unlit circus magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) is thrown away from Kansas into the extraordinary fantastic land of Oz, he thinks that stardom and destiny are his for the taking.
However, three witches Evanora (Rachel Weisz), Theodora (Mila Kunis), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), remain doubtful that Oscar is the wizard whom the residents of Oz need and expect.
In Oz, Oscar has to locate who is right and who is wrong before too late. He discovers himself captured in a clash between wizards and a recently killed king.
Much of the exact magic that has been present throughout the tales of Oz but with a rejuvenating plot that heightens the legend of the series
Director: Sam Raimi
Casting: James Franco, Mila Kunis
2. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
A classic battle between good and evil is at the vanguard of this 2010 fantasy adventure “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” keeping its easygoing and comedic style as the top priority.
Set in New York City after the long-awaited child of the great wizard Merlin has finally found. Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel) is just an ordinary guy, but the wizard Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) notices in him a concealed talent for sorcery.
He becomes Balthazar’s unwilling protege and gets on a beginner course in the skill of magic. As Dave trains to help his mentor save Manhattan from a powerful and robust enemy(Alfred Molina), Balthazar must pursue him and enlist his support to end a decade-old battle eventually.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” gains its goal of narrating a pleasant and undeniably campy saga full of magic and magicians.
Director: Jerry Bruckheimer
Casting: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel
- Doctor Strange
Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange” is the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange. Strang’s life transforms forever after a terrible car accident that robs his ability to use his hands.
When conventional medicine disappoints him, he seeks healing in an unlikely place. known as Kamar-Taj(a mysterious enclave).
After some time, Strange can be armed with recently achieved magical powers, and he is forced to select his life of fortune and leave all behind to protect the world as the most influential sorcerer.
Director: Scott Derrickson
Casting: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor