Who is Vizzini

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Inconceivable!

Vizzini is a criminal mastermind from the popular book and movie The Princess Bride.  In the story he is hired to kidnap the beautiful Princess Buttercup and start a war between neighboring countries.

Best known for his continual use of the word "inconceivable" and belief in his own genius, Vizzini is one of the most recognized and quoted characters from the movie.

"If you don't believe me, just wait." 

Three reasons to love Vizzini...

1. His dizzying intellect.

2. His great quotes.

3. It's inconceivable not to!

About the movie... 

The Princess Bride is an American 1987 film, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by William Goldman, combining comedy, adventure, romance and fantasy.

The movie was directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Goldman. The story is presented in the movie as a book being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage), thus effectively presenting this novel's narrative style.

This film is number 50 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies" and number 88 on The American Film Institute's (AFI) "AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions" listing the 100 greatest film love stories of all time.

Watch "The Princess Bride" 

The Princess Bride is a timelessly funny movie the whole family will enjoy.

The Princess Bride (Special Edition)

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Vizzini's Final Scene - The Battle of Wits 

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Princess Bride

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About the book behind the movie... 

The Princess Bride is a 1973 novel written by William Goldman. It was originally published in the United States by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

The book combines elements of comedy, adventure, fantasy, romance and fairy tale. It is presented as if it were an abridgment of a work by S. Morgenstern, and Goldman's 'commentary' asides are constant throughout.

It was made into a film of the same name in 1987 by Rob Reiner, and an attempt to adapt it into a musical was made by Adam Guettel.

Read "The Princess Bride" 

"So I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you." 

Links to additional information about Vizzini and The Princess Bride.
Princess Bride Screenplay
A copy of the screenplay from the movie.
Where are they now?
Find out what the actors from The Princess Bride have been doing since starring in the movie.
Vizzini's Princess Bride Page
A fan site with pictures and audio clips from the movie.
Movie Deaths Database
A short review of Vizzini's tragic end.

"Never get involved in a land war in Asia." 

But if you really must try...here are some games to help perfect your strategy.

Risk

The classic game of world domination. Asia is the most valuable continent...and the toughest.

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Risk II (Jewel Case)

PC version - Play online or against the computer.

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Axis And Allies Revised

Try playing just using land forces in the Asian territories.

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Axis & Allies Collector's Edition

PC version - Play online or against the computer.

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Inconceivable! A Fan Re-enactment of the "Battle of Wits" 

This guy is pretty good. Plays the roles of Vizzini and the Man in Black.

Reenactment #7: The Princess Bride

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"But only slightly less well known..." 

is the actor who played Vizzini.

Wallace Michael ShawnS9.com (born November 12, 1943), sometimes credited as Wally Shawn, is an American comic character actor. He has pursued a parallel career as a playwright whose work is often dark, politically charged and controversial.

"I can't compete with you physically, and you're no match for my brains." 

Other under appreciated geniuses...

"No more rhymes now, I mean it!" 

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