Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996)
• December 17th, 1996 • 0h 58min
Documentary, Comedy
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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