About Now You See It

"Now You See It…" is a 2005 American television film directed by Duwayne Dunham and starring Alyson Michalka and Johnny Pacar. The movie was created for the Disney Channel and originally aired on January 14, 2005. The story revolves around a young production assistant named Allyson, who teams up with a cameraman and teenage magician named Max to expose a television magic competition show's host for his tricks.

Making / Production

"Now You See It..." was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana. Directed by Duwayne Dunham, the film was made for a family audience, providing an inside look at the process of making a reality TV show along with the overlay of magical elements.

Actors

• Alyson Michalka as Allyson Miller: Allyson is the diligent and intuitive production assistant. Michalka portrays Allyson's character with grace, poise and displays a natural talent for investigatory prowess.
• Johnny Pacar as Danny Sinclair: Johnny plays the role of a teenage magician Max. His portrayal conveys a perfect blend of mystery, charisma and youthful euphoria.
• Frank Langella as Max: Max is the host of the television magic competition show. Langella gives a compelling performance, encapsulating the enigmatic and manipulative nature of showbiz.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana, but the story is set in Melbourne, Australia.
• This film was Aly Michalka's first leading role in a film. Prior to this, she was mostly known for her work in the musical duo Aly & AJ.

Quotes

• “Magic is just science that we don't understand yet.” – Max
• “There must always be a touch of mystery.” - Allyson

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's energetic score is composed by Kenneth Burgomaster and provides the movie with a magical ambiance.
• The film also features several songs performed by Aly & AJ, providing a melodic backdrop to the story.