 Disgusted by Angie 's framing for Borden and adopting Jess , Cutter leaves the theater , nodding casually to a man about to enter . The man fatally shoots Angier , and reveals himself as Borden . Angier realises that " Alfred Borden " is actually an identity assumed by twin brothers , Albert and Frederick , who take turns being Borden and Fallon , each living half of Alfred 's life to prepare for their " Transported Man " trick , right down to each having separate spouses , Sarah and Olivia . As Angier dies , Albert leaves to pick up Jess at Cutter 's workshop , exchanging a silent goodbye and leaving . 
