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Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

Dec 17, 1996
58 min
DocumentaryComedy
7.1/ 10
8 votes

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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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7.1/10
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8.5/10
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