Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier

Christian Bale as Alfred Borden

Michael Caine as Cutter

Piper Perabo as Julia McCullough

Rebecca Hall as Sarah

Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe

Samantha Mahurin as Jess

David Bowie as Tesla

Andy Serkis as Alley

Daniel Davis as Judge

Jim Piddock as Prosecutor

Christopher Neame as Defender

Mark Ryan as Captain

Roger Rees as Owens

Jamie Harris as Sullen Warder

Monty Stuart as Stagecoach Driver

Ron Perkins as Hotel Manager

Ricky Jay as Milton

J. Paul Moore as Virgil

Anthony De Marco as Boy

Chao-Li Chi as Chung Ling Soo

Gregory Humphreys as Policeman

John B. Crye as Voice

William Morgan Sheppard as Merrit

Sean Howse as Man

Julia Sanford as Elegant Lady

Ezra Buzzington as Ticket Hawker

James Lancaster as Moderator

Olivia Merg as Jess (Toddler)

Zoe Merg as Jess (Toddler)

Johnny Liska as Scalper

Russ Fega as Man in Hotel

Kevin Will as Man in Hotel

Edward Hibbert as Ackerman

Christopher Judges as Burly Stagehand

James Otis as Blind Stagehand 1

Sam Menning as Blind Stagehand 2

Brian Tahash as Blind Stagehand 3

Scott Davis as Carriage Driver

Jodi Bianca Wise as Glamorous Assistant

Nikki Glick as Housekeeper

Enn Reitel as Workman 1

Clive Kennedy as Warder

Robert W. Arbogast as Leonard

Chris Cleveland as Will

Rock Anthony as Upscale London Boy (uncredited)

Tim Pilleri as Piano Player 1 (uncredited)

Gary Sievers as Stagehand (uncredited)

Inna Swann as Handkerchief Lady (uncredited)

Erin Cipolletti as Dancer (uncredited)