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Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) turned to the instructional video tapes of the great magician Rance Holloway (Alan Arkin) for guidance into the world a magic. From humble beginnings the two would eventually be a team with the clout to sell out their own theatre in Vegas for 10 years. That is, until newjack magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey) appears on the scene. Guided by assistant, Jane (Olivia Wilde), the two are challenged to stay relevant and hip to a younger demographic, but not before their own hubris and ego take a first crack at things. Desperately trying to stay afloat, their greatest illusion may be their saving grace, or else it may be curtains for this aging act. Powered with the comedic engines of today’s finest, Carell and Carrey certainly earn their paycheck this go round. Mind you, it’s not rip roaring nonstop hilarity; however, the rolling laughter is certainly enough to keep things fresh throughout. Sticking a big fat finger in the eye of Vegas magicians and wannabes, the source material for the ensemble to draw from is already plenty ripe for the picking. Bit parts and cameos from David Copperfield, Jay Mohr, and James Gandolfini keep the flick moving forward. Meanwhile production value feels polished and trim. Bottom line, inspiration abounds for aspiring magicians, sort of. Worthy of a matinee, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is rated PG-13.