R. Paul Wilson is a writer/producer/director with a unique background in illusion and deception.

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The writer/star of hit BBC show "The Real  Hustle", "Scammed" and "The Takedown" is also a world renowned magician, has designed impossible effects for some of the biggest names in magic and acted as expert consultant and 2nd unit director on films like "Shade" and "Smokin' Aces" working with a who's who of A-list talent including Sylvester Stallone, Jamie Foxx, Thandie Newton, Melanie Griffith, Jeremy Piven, Hal Holbrook and Gabriel Byrne.

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As a filmmaker he has written, produced and directed the acclaimed documentary "Our Magic"; zero budget feature "Con Men" and the multi-award winning Scottish thriller "Isolani".

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Paul's creative method has resulted in films that far exceed the limits of their budget with a responsible but ambitious approach to production and is available for scripted film/television projects as writer, producer or director.