CinemaOSMovie · 2018 · 0h 39m

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

87%(3)IMDbDocumentary

Penn and Teller hired Johnny Thompson to consult on their magic show as soon as the duo began their career and Johnny has been with them ever since. "Gambler's Ballad" follows Penn and Johnny's progress as Thompson teaches Penn his signature card act. Numerous well known figures from the magic world reminisce and wax philosophic about the unparalleled knowledge and profound influence Johnny Thompson has had on their own careers as well as the history and current state of the art of magic.

Directed byEmery Emery

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 39m
Language
EN
Released
April 2, 2018
Studios
Showtime Networks

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring

The Amazing Johnathan

Self

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

Self

Derek DelGaudio

Derek DelGaudio

Self

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

Self

Handsome Jack

Self

Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

Self

Teller

Teller

Self

James Randi

James Randi

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Emery Emery
Written by
Emery Emery
Produced by
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette

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