A scene from The Trick with the Gun.
The Trick with the Gun
The stunt is considered the holy grail of magic tricks, but the bullet catch comes with a catch: If you do it wrong, you just might die.explores the hidden world of illusionists and pulls the trigger on a high-calibre trick. Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., with Q&A and live magic show, Bloor Hot Docs.
European Union Film Festival
Like émigrés drawn to Euro opportunities, film buffs run to this annual festival. The first-come, first-served movies are free, and so is this advice: Spend the $10 advance-reservation fee if there's a film you'd rather not have to stand in line to see. Nov. 14 to 28, the Royal; eutorontofilmfest.ca.