IMDb 8.3 2008 HD

Presto

Presto

2008
Animation Comedy Family
5 min G USA
7.79 / 10
8.3 IMDB

Dignity. Poise. Mystery. We expect nothing less from the great turn-of-the-century magician, Presto. But when Presto neglects to feed his rabbit one too many times, the magician finds…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Doug Sweetland
Starring
Doug Sweetland

How Viewers Describe This Film

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Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
May 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Presto' presents a rather familiar scenario: a performer’s hubris leads to a humbling experience. The film's setting, suggestive of early 20th-century vaudeville, offers some visual appeal. The core conflict, a magician’s neglect of his rabbit, is the engine…

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Oliver Finch
May 2, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This animated short, 'Presto', is a masterclass in visual comedy and character-driven humour. The premise, involving a magician's oversight leading to unexpected consequences, is a fertile ground for laughs. The film’s tone is perfectly pitched, balancing the elegance…

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Sophia Chen
May 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

As a brief foray into the world of illusion, 'Presto' offers a whimsical take on the classic magician-and-animal act. The story, centred on a magician's neglect of his rabbit, unfolds with a predictable yet satisfying comedic arc. The…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 2, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Presto' is a wonderfully executed animated gem that delivers big laughs in a compact package. The film’s strength lies in its simple yet effective narrative: a magician neglects his rabbit, and chaos, of course, ensues. The turn-of-the-century setting…

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Eleanor Vance
May 2, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This charming animated short, 'Presto', conjures pure delight from its premise. Set against a backdrop evocative of early 20th-century stage magic, it presents a magician whose dignity is matched only by his unfortunate oversight: forgetting to feed his…

FAQs

While 'Presto' is primarily a comedic short, it subtly touches on themes of respect and the consequences of arrogance. The magician, Presto, embodies a certain self-importance that leads him to overlook the needs of his vital assistant, the rabbit. The narrative serves as a gentle reminder that even those in positions of perceived power can be undone by their own hubris and neglect. The rabbit's eventual triumph offers a satisfying, albeit cartoonish, lesson in humility.