The Magician on the Skywalk (2021)

Other name: 天橋上的魔術師, Tian Qiao Shang De Mo Shu Shi

Description:

The Magician on the Skywalk immerses viewers in the lively China Shopping Mall during the summer of 1985. The story centers on Xiao Budian, a fourth-grade elementary student and the youngest son of a local leather shoe store owner, who regularly sells items on the flyover to earn pocket money. His ordinary summer transforms with the arrival of a mysterious magician. This captivating figure enchants the mall with a miraculous cornucopia, a zebra emitting colorful light, and a repertoire of astonishing magic tricks.

Inspired by the performances, Xiao Budian buys magic props and dedicates himself to daily practice. As the enigmatic magician's presence spreads, more boys and girls across the shopping mall encounter his extraordinary acts. Remarkably, everyone who witnesses his magic gains a unique, life-changing power, profoundly altering their futures. Adapted from Wu Mingyi's novel, this film is a heartwarming exploration of wonder, discovery, and the magic found in unexpected places.

Producer: PTS

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Magic; Mystery; Supernatural