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Question: ... and his 52 assistants?

Bookhouse — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:54:06 -0800

Where can I find video of Ricky Jay performing?

I'd really like to see Ricky Jay doing some of his sleight-of-hand wizardry, but he's holed up in LA of all place just now. I'm looking for examples of his magic act that I can watch online or on DVD, preferably a whole act. I've seen the little bits he does in Deadwood and various Mamet movies, as well as that Bob Dylan video. Anyone know where I can look?

By: LobsterMitten

LobsterMitten — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:13:31 -0800

He's in the new movie The Prestige. (though it's not mainly about him)

His IMDB listing shows all the stuff he's been in. Gives the titles of his TV specials, which you can then try to find for sale or swap somewhere.

Here's his website too.

By: Marky

Marky — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:16:40 -0800

Sadly, his HBO special "Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants" never made it to video. But you might fish the torrents...

By: LongDrive

LongDrive — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:48:58 -0800

sorry to threadjack, but I couldn't find your email in your profile bookhouse, please email me if you ever track this down. email in profile. thanks!