Angier is a fictional character from the novel and film "The Prestige," created by Christopher Nolan. He is a magician who becomes obsessed with outperforming his rival, Robert Angier, leading to a fierce competition that drives the plot of the story. Throughout the narrative, Angier explores various methods of illusion and deception, often at great personal cost. His relentless pursuit of the ultimate magic trick reveals themes of sacrifice, obsession, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion in the world of magic.