For years, superstar magician duo Burt Wonderstone (Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip, raking in millions as the Aztec Casino’s headlining act. But when Wonderstone’s growing ego and an on-stage accident cause the pair to split, he is forced to fend for himself against a rising new threat to his dominance of the Vegas magic scene: a daring street performer by the name of Steve Gray (Carrey). Gray’s death-defying stunts and cult following soon make Wonderstone’s now-solo act seem stale, and he must revisit what made him love magic in the first place in order to save his act and his friendship.

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a dependably entertaining comedy in the vein of Anchorman and Blades of Glory, films that similarly skewered niche professions with cultures ripe for the picking. Carell and Buscemi make a dynamic on-screen duo as the Siegfried-and-Roy-esque pair, while Alan Arkin steals scenes (as usual) as the magician that originally inspired Wonderstone to take up his career of choice. Best of all, however, is Carrey who makes a much-needed comeback of sorts in his supporting role as the film’s David-Blaine-like villain – conjuring a manic performance that harkens back to his earlier, career-making comedic roles.

Solid, silly entertainment, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is just the sort of film required to cleanse your cinematic palate from the recent barrage of superhero flicks, sequels and sci-fi actioners. Don’t pull a disappearing act, and be sure to check this one out!