Ricky Jay Plays Poker

Ricky Jay Plays Poker

Ricky Jay combines his talents as a sleight of hand expert, historian of cons and cheats

NR 2007 · 31 min · ★ 5.9 · Documentary, History

This is the companion video to Ricky Jay's selection of poker tunes entitled "Ricky Jay plays poker." It features John C. Riley and other famous people, sitting around a table headed by the incomparable Mr. Jay, discussing poker, sleight of hand, and proposition bets.

Directed by Jesse Dylan · Written by Ricky Jay

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