The Great Magician

Welcome my fellows.

Bear with me.

Thanks the National Army to overthrow.

Yuan Shih-kai the 100 day emperor.

His former minions continue to

ravage the country.

But our hard days will soon be over.

General Bully Lei loves his soldiers.

If you're willing to join Lei's Army.

I, Liu Kun-shan, the Chief of Staff

promise you...

Food, money and fortune!

What's that?

Buns!

Silver!

They've gone crazy.

Liu Kun-shan.

You trick these farmers with magic!

Captain Tsai

how dare you slander your superior?

I'm just speaking the truth.

Covert military recruitment is illegal.

Put a curse on me if you dare.

Execution!

Do you know what this is?

This is the world's most

notorious weapon...

Invented during the Ching dynasty.

Can behead enemies from miles away...

Flying guillotine.

It's the flying guillotine!

Captain Tsai

I'll kill you with this legendary device.

Lei's Army value discipline.

Will you join us?

I will!

Me too!

Good, Butler Liu.

You've recruited 5,000

soldiers in 3 months.

You're a genius.

General

I just used a few tricks.

It's your great name

that convinced the farmers.

By all means necessary

when it comes to recruiting.

However.

Don't let me be a superstition monger.

Yes, sir.

We've 5,000 more soldiers to feed.

Just food alone will cost a lot.

Where do I find money to buy guns?

General, make up your mind now.

All the warlords are fighting.

If we don't gather enough forces...

We'll be overrun soon

I never cared about money.

But now

I can't do anything without it.

Let's ask those merchants for more

I've celebrated my lunar, solar birthdays

and my wedding anniversaries with my wives.

What can I use this time?

Sir.

There's a general who taxes the farmers.

On their livestock.

Should we try it?

Should I pay tax for you in the name of...

dogs"?

I'm just teasing you!

If we tax the poor

we'll be "dogs".

General.

The ceremony is about to begin.

Master... Master.

Today's party is a grand

solemn event.

Behave yourself while you're out there.

What a group of noisy women.

Stand back, all of you!

Move.

Honey.

You look really handsome

heroic in this uniform.

It's very impressive!

Good. Stand behind me too

I refuse!

I, your 3rd wife,

want to show off that I'm your favorite!

Where's Madam 7th?

Forget about her.

She's being rude as usual!

Applause, for the General

Daisy and Peach, how are you?

Aren't Apricot and Melon Seed here?

Ladies and gentlemen

I'm pleased to announce.

"Taga Culture Group"

and General Lei have cofounded...

"Kanwa Films."

Starting today!

It's a collaboration.

We'll send a team of advisors...

To help General Lei with his venture.

Why did he wink at me?

He wants you to read inside his words.

He's not talking about movies but...

Military support.

Why Play on words?

It's called "diplomacy".

What is this thing?

A projector

I prepared a short film today.

SO everyone can experience

the magic of film!

"Double Agent."

You've the lead?

"Starring:
Liu Kun-shan".

"Director:
Tarou Mitearai."

"Urgent, Lei's army is expanding."

He used to be my assistant.

But I discovered

that he actually is a spy.

Trying to expose our recruiting activities.

What did you do?

I used western hypnotism to control him.

Bullshit.

Really?

If you believe it then it's real.

Isn't that Daisy and Peach?

They're Taga Group's new "action stars".

Wonderful!

Film is an illusion!

It's not real.

Don't be fooled!

I know, those money are fake too!

No, we used real money!

I increased the budget for better effects.

Filmmaking is expensive.

"To be continued."

Bravo!

Movie reflects life and vice versa.

Fascinating!

Bravo!

One more announcement.

Our company will produce a romance film.

Please recommend a female lead to us.

Let me do it.

Pick me!

What?

The leading role.

Why you?

Because I'm your woman.

Good answer, it's yours.

General.

You haven't recovered yet.

If you're crippled

you may never lead troops again.

Cursing me?

I dare not.

Sir, please take it with you.

Enough!

My 7th wife.

It's me, your babe

I've not seen you in weeks

I miss you!

"The Phoenix's Fly" I used last time.

Not only didn't work

I even sprained my back

I'll attack with

my "Crossed Fist" this time.

Prepare for your...

doomsday tonight.

Here I come!

You...

want to kill your husband?

We're not married.

Ceremony is not important.

My love for you is what counts.

You're disgusting.

Upset for being the last one?

I'll get rid of the rest

and make you no.1.

What a pig face

I am a bull, not a pig.

Liu Yin

I'm feeling horny.

My body is telling me...

Time to have a baby.

Won't you help me, please?

It hurts.

Catch it.

Smells good!

Yin, I've come to ask you.

What is this thing... "free love"?

You took all your women

by force, forget it.

Don't believe the rumors.

My first wife was arranged marriage.

Wives 2 to 6 offered themselves to me!

You'd to take them all?

It'd have been rude to say no.

When will you let me go?

I must find my father!

Forget him.

Once you find him, you'll never come back.

How will I ever find you again?

Rotten warlord!

Yin, just stay here.

If you're bored

I can take you to magic shows.

Or you can try to...

fall in love with me.

Don't come to me until you find my father!

Future father-in-law.

Once we find you, I can marry her!

Where on earth are you?

Liu Wan-yao.

You made your name by...

performing the "7 Wonders" for Her Majesty.

But defied an edict to

stop the riots with your magic.

You think you could escape

by changing your name?

Stop wasting my time! Where's the scroll?

It's gone.

You just used it for the last trick

I won't give it up.

You know what tortures await you?

Severed tendons, broken kneecaps

amputated fingers...

Castration.

Devil, your parlor tricks won't work on me.

Let's see

when I drill your teeth.

Everything is an illusion, a dream.

When I wake up

everything will be fine.

Self-hypnosis?

I'll play along!

Father

I'm your daughter Yin.

They're hurting me

burning me, cutting me...

It hurts!

Save me

I'm sorry, my dear.

Father can't help you.

Where's the scroll?

I'll kill you.

Don't force me!

You won't until you get the "7 Wonders".

The rhythm of my clappers is slow

as people rush to and fro.

Warlords fight in endless war.

Coins don't have value any more.

It costs me eight catties...

to buy two noodle patties.

Grandpa.

Don't bother with these affairs.

Just sing and.

Ply our arts in a fair.

This place has so much to give.

Come and see.

Storytelling, singing, kung fu fighting.

Donkey, and picture show.

All kind of entertainment.

Illusions are sights to behold.

Enchanting both young and old.

Behind each performer.

A trick with flair.

Fish bowls, braziers

appear out of thin air.

Each performer has talent to spare.

To name the best would be unfair.

Brother, stop worrying.

There are many talents around.

If only we could find one.

Our business will definitely improve.

That's easier said than done.

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