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Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

Movie·1996·0h 58m

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

Directed By

David Mamet

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Ricky Jay

Producer

Joel Silver

Editor

Barbara Tulliver

Themes

magic

Audience Score

72%

10 votes

Skip9%
Timepass21%
Go for it38%
Perfection32%

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// cast

Cast

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

Self

// crew

Crew

David Mamet

David Mamet

Director

Barbara Tulliver

Editor

Joel Silver

Joel Silver

Executive Producer

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

Writer

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