
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
58 min
Release Date
1996-12-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
7.125
Ricky Jay
Self
6.3
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