Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Molly Bernstein
Actors: David Mamet, Dick Cavett, Persi Diaconis, Ricky Jay, Winston Simon
Country: United States of America
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