Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Oct 04 2012
•1h 28m
•Documentary
The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.
Cast
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Ricky Jay
Himself
Dick Cavett
Narrator
Winston Simon
Himself
David Mamet
Himself
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