Movie: Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

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Ricky Jay
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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.

  • Release Date

    1996-12-17

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    7.3

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
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    English
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