From NetFlix:

At the dawn of the 20th century, rival magicians Robert Angier
(Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) are desperate
to reveal each other’s secrets. Obsessed by the escalating
competition, the two illusionists begin to perform increasingly
risky tricks — which soon turn deadly. Michael Caine, Scarlett
Johansson and David Bowie also star in this taut psychological
thriller from director Christopher Nolan.

Pay close attention while watching this film. I guessed half the
surprises at the end and had to suspend belief for the other
surprise.

This film is not only about magic, but also about revenge. Of the
two dueling magicians, in my humble opinion, Hugh Jackman is
a better actor than Christian Bale.

David Bowie plays Nikola Tesla. You should look up Tesla in
Wikipedia. He invented alternating current and was recognized
by congress as the inventor of radio. He died poor because he
paid no attention to money. He was ostracized because of his
bizarre personality. I do not know if Thomas Edison really
hired thugs to harass his competitors. Thomas Edison championed
direct current and invented the electric chair to prove how more
humane DC was over AC.

Is Scarlett Johansson really a good actress ?

Please also see “The Illusionist” which has a completely different
intent.