Robert Angier: What knot did you tie?
Alfred Borden: I don't know.
Robert Angier: You don't know?
[Alfred walks off]
Robert Angier: You don't *know*?
Cutter: You're a magician, not a wizard.
Hotel Manager: I thought they might work for the government.
Robert Angier: No?
Hotel Manager: Worse. They work for Thomas Edison.
Robert Angier: I haven't had a chance yet to compliment you on your beautiful theatre.
Merrit: It'll be a lot more beautiful when it's full, Mr Angier.
Nikola Tesla: Don't forget your hat, Mr. Angier.
Robert Angier: [has Alfred at gunpoint] What knot did you tie?
Alfred Borden: I don't know.
Robert Angier: [shoots him]
Julia McCullough: I thought up a name for you: The Great Danton. Do you like it? It's sophisticated.
Robert Angier: [scoffs] It's French.
Cutter: You settled on a name yet?
Robert Angier: Yes, I have. The Great Danton.
Cutter: Bit old-fashioned isn't it?
Robert Angier: No. It's sophisticated.
Cutter: I came here to beg Lord Caldlow to destroy that machine. I am not going to beg you for anything.
Sullen Warder: How did you get so famous then, eh?
Alfred Borden: Magic.
Alfred Borden: He's a sharp lad, your son.
Sarah: He's my nephew.
Alfred Borden: Oh.
Robert Angier: Many of you may be familiar with this technique, but for those of you who aren't, do not be alarmed. What you're about to see is considered safe.
Cutter: Could I talk to Lord Caldlow in person?
Owens: Out of the question, I'm afraid. Although I suppose if, in the course of your deliveries, your paths were to cross... I can't help you speaking your mind.
Ackerman: We'll have to dress it up a little. Disguise it. Give them enough reason to doubt it.
Robert Angier: [about Borden] Where is he from?
Cutter: Where are *you* from?
Sarah: Alfred I can't live like *this*!
Alfred Borden: Well, what do you want from me?
Sarah: I want - I want you to be, honest with me. No tricks, no lies, no secrets.
[pause]
Sarah: Do you - do you love me?
Alfred Borden: Not today. No.
[Discussing Borden's show]
Robert Angier: He had a new trick today.
Olivia Wenscombe: Was it good?
Robert Angier: It was the most amazing magic trick I've ever seen.
Robert Angier: So what's going to be the climax of our show?
Merrit: Show? You don't have a show.
Merrit: I've hired a comedian. You know I hate comedians.
