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Now You See Me 2: The Art of the Cinematic Illusion is a 2016 heist thriller film that serves as a sequel to the 2013 box-office hit Now You See Me . Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film reunites the ensemble cast of celebrity illusionists known as "The Four Horsemen". Blending elements of high-stakes corporate espionage with stage magic, the movie attempts to outdo its predecessor by taking its magical Robin Hoods global.
Mabry is the former business partner of Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine), the corrupt businessman the Horsemen ruined in the first film. Mabry blackmails the Horsemen into stealing a powerful "decryption chip" capable of accessing any computer system on Earth—a chip guarded by an impenetrable, isolated vault. The London Showdown now.you.see.me.2
The result, released in June 2016, delivers on that mandate. It's bigger, bolder, and more sprawling, elevating the original's formula with new characters, international locations, and even more elaborate illusions. With a star-studded cast that reaches new heights by bringing in Daniel Radcliffe as a villain, the film is a perfect piece of popcorn entertainment. For fans of the series, the sequel is an essential watch that lays the groundwork for a larger universe, one that's about to return with the newly released Now You See Me: Now You Don't . Now You See Me 2: The Art of