Fans heading to theaters for “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” on Nov. 14 will be treated to one of the year’s most creative movie tie-ins: a popcorn bucket that doubles as a magic trick.

At first glance, the bucket resembles a standard concession item, featuring the film’s poster art printed on all four sides. But a closer look reveals a built-in optical illusion that makes the popcorn appear to vanish, mimicking the sleight-of-hand themes in the franchise’s magic-based crime drama.

The bucket includes a hidden compartment to sell the effect. When viewed from the right angle, the design creates the impression that the popcorn has disappeared entirely, similar to a magician’s prop onstage. While the illusion becomes obvious once you learn the secret, moviegoers say the gimmick is still cle

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