Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants

1996 · 58 min · ★ 7.2 · Documentary, Comedy

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.

Directed by David Mamet · Written by Ricky Jay

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