2006 was the year of the magician, with a series of conjuror themed films battling it out in the hearts and minds of America, a battle won quite handily by Christopher Nolan’s underrated movie The Prestige. Yet even with all the magic acts on screen that year, magicians never became the new pirates. Maybe what the Penn Jillettes of this world need is Johnny Depp.

The LA Times says Johnny Depp is at the top of Warner Bros. list of actors they want to play the lead in Carter Beats the Devil. The film, currently in development at the studio, is based on a book by Glen David Gold. His novel takes a 1920s magician and puts him in a strange and mysterious situation. The story mixes in historical figures, for instance at some point the main character Charles Carter will attempt to saw then president Warren G. Harding in half.

This movie has been sitting around in development hell for awhile now, at one point even Tom Cruise was supposed to be involved. But if you’re looking for a flamboyant magician look no further than Johnny Depp. He’s your main if you’re looking for someone to play a less annoying version of David Blaine. Actually just give Jack Sparrow a top hat and you pretty much have this part cast.

For now Depp is just one of the names they’re rumored to be considering. Johnny may have his hands full with other projects. He’s currently in pre-production on The Lone Ranger and somewhere along the way he’s been filming Dark Shadows, to say nothing of the other half-dozen or so upcoming films he’s rumored to be involved in.

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Johnny Depp joined Alice Cooper and his band on stage at a concert in London on Sunday, June 26, for a gig described by one fan as “totally and utterly amazing.”

Wearing a brown vest, a hat and his signature shades, the 48-year-old actor played an electric guitar as Cooper, 63, sang his 1970s hits “School’s Out” and “I’m Eighteen” as well as the 1979 Pink Floyd classic “Another Brick In The Wall” before a cheering crowd at the sold-out concert at the famed 100 Club on Oxford Street.

After the performance, Depp and Cooper hugged. The veteran rocker then said into his microphone: “I think we could use another guitar player, right? Johnny, this whole movie thing … If it doesn’t pan out, join us, okay?”

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• [x013] Appearances in 2011 – June 26th: Concert with Alice Cooper on The 100 Club stage in London

I uploaded lots of missing photos of Johnny at various appearances during 2010. Check them out:

• [x042] Appearances in 2010 – January 12th: Arriving In Belgrade For The Kustendorf Festival
• [x058] Appearances in 2010 – January 13th: Kustendorf Film And Music Festival – Day 1
• [x041] Appearances in 2010 – January 14th: Kustendorf Film And Music Festival – Day 2
• [x014] Appearances in 2010 – January 15th: Kustendorf Film And Music Festival – Day 3
• [x055] Appearances in 2010 – February 19th: “Alice In Wonderland” Ultimate Fan Event
• [x013] Appearances in 2010 – February 20th: “Alice in Wonderland” Press Conference Los Angles
• [x007] Appearances in 2010 – February 24th: BBC One Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
• [x052] Appearances in 2010 – March 22nd: “Alice In Wonderland” Japan Press Conference
• [x011] Appearances in 2010 – March 22nd: “Alice In Wonderland” Japan Premiere
• [x017] Appearances in 2010 – August 28th: Voices for Justice
• [x005] Appearances in 2010 – August 28th: Voices for Justice

Thanks to Maria @cate-blanchett.com we added some captures of the DVD extras of “The Man Who Cried”, a film Johnny starred in back 2000. Enjoy:

• [x021] Movies: The Man Who Cried – Trailer Captures
• [x060] Movies: The Man Who Cried – Promo Sales Video Captures
• [x164] Movies: The Man Who Cried – DVD Extras – Behind the Scenes
• [x133] Movies: The Man Who Cried – DVD Extras – Interview

On behalf of Johnny Depp Web staff and wonderful fans, we’d like to wish Johnny a very Happy Birthday! Feel free to leave your wishes commentning here (remember we are not related with Johnny or any friends/manager of his, so he most likely won’t read your comments but it’s always nice to show him some love even if he doesn’t know ^^). You are also very welcome to send us with e-mail or link in a comment you birthday artwork.

I’ve updated the gallery with DVD captures from “Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End”, enjoy!

• [x675] Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End – DVD Captures

I’ve added photos of Johnny at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Premiere for “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, to the gallery.

• [x115] Appearances in 2011 – May 14th: 64th Annual Cannes FF “PotC4″ Premiere

We have a first look of Johnny’s appearance at 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Photocall and Press Conference for “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”:

• [x179] Appearances in 2011 – May 14th: 64th Annual Cannes FF “PotC4″ Photocall
• [x013] Appearances in 2011 – May 14th: 64th Annual Cannes FF “PotC4″ Press Conference

I’ve updated the gallery with more photos of Johnny at the “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” London Premiere, as well as some from the premiere after party!

• [x027] Appearances in 2011 – May 12th: “Pirates of The Caribbean 4″ – London Premiere
• [x013] Appearances in 2011 – May 12th: “PotC 4″ – London Premiere After Party

A couple of hours ago Johnny arrived at “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” London Premiere red carpet! Take a look at the first photos:

• [x029] Appearances in 2011 – May 12th: “Pirates of The Caribbean 4″ – London Premiere