Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996)

December 17th, 19960h 58min

Documentary, Comedy
73%

Overview

Sleight of hand magician Ricky Jay blends light comedy and close-up magic to entertain a live audience. He discusses everything from the birth of the classic cup and balls trick to 14th century poetry.


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