Deceptive Practice: The Ricky Jay Magic Documentary – Master Magician’s Life, Secrets & Iconic Performances
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- Explore the enigmatic life and unparalleled sleight of hand of master magician Ricky Jay.
- Gain access to nearly 2 hours of exclusive bonus features and rare archival footage.
- Witness iconic performances from Ricky Jay’s one-man shows and classic TV appearances, including with Steve Martin.
- Discover the deep history of magic through Ricky Jay’s legendary mentors and collaborators.
- A captivating journey into the tradition, language, and storytelling at the heart of magic.
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Uncover the World of Master Magician Ricky Jay
Step into the captivating world of Ricky Jay with Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay. This critically acclaimed documentary delves into the life, art, and enigmatic presence of one of the greatest magicians of our time. Known not only for his unparalleled sleight of hand but also as a best-selling author, esteemed historian, and acclaimed actor, Ricky Jay mesmerized audiences worldwide. This film offers a rare journey behind the curtain, exploring the profound devotion required to master and preserve the ancient art of magic.
A Legacy Forged by Legendary Mentors
Discover Ricky Jay’s extraordinary path, beginning his apprenticeship at the tender age of four under his grandfather Max Katz. The documentary traces his tutelage under an elite circle of 20th-century magicians, including Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini, Francis Carlyle, and Roy Benson. The film particularly highlights his deep connections with primary mentors Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, whose relentless pursuit of perfection profoundly shaped Jay’s craft and unwavering dedication to the esoteric world of magic.
Exclusive Content & Unforgettable Performances
Nearly 2 Hours of Bonus Features
Enhance your experience with almost 2 hours of exclusive bonus content, conveniently available in a separate folder. These features offer deeper insights and additional material for magic enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive look into Jay’s universe.
Witness Iconic Magic in Action
Relive stunning performance footage from Ricky Jay’s legendary one-man shows and classic TV appearances. Witness a hilarious, must-see segment with Steve Martin on The Dinah Shore Show, showcasing Jay’s captivating stage presence and intricate card work. Hear compelling insights from collaborators like David Mamet and Steve Martin, who share their admiration for Jay’s unwavering dedication to the art of illusion.
The Art of Deception: A Deep Dive into Magic’s Core
More than just a film about trickery, ‘Deceptive Practice’ is a profound exploration of the tradition, language, and storytelling that define the ancient art of magic. Ricky Jay’s unwavering commitment to perfecting and preserving this mysterious craft is central to the narrative, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into a secret world often off-limits to probing and revelation.
Critical Acclaim & Esteemed Production
Praised as “Well structured and dynamically edited… This thoroughly engrossing, highly entertaining doc should delight fans and newcomers alike” by Ronnie Scheib, Variety, and “One of the most compelling characters in magic gets his due…” by John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter, this film is a testament to Jay’s legacy. Featuring special musical contributions by Bob Dylan and David Grisman, and narrated by Dick Cavett, ‘Deceptive Practice’ is a meticulously crafted homage to a true master of illusion.
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Prepare to be amazed! Uncover the secrets of magic with ‘Deceptive Practice’ by the enigmatic Ricky Jay. A captivating documentary & a must-see performance!”
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Step into the enigmatic world of Ricky Jay, one of the greatest magicians of our time, with Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay. This captivating documentary, over a decade in the making, delves into the life and art of Ricky Jay, a performer who has mesmerized audiences worldwide with his unparalleled sleight of hand and storytelling.
Discover the Magic
From his early apprenticeship at the tender age of 4 under his grandfather Max Katz, to his tutelage under magicians like Al Flosso, Slydini, and Cardini, Ricky Jay’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The film explores his deep connections with mentors Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, whose relentless pursuit of perfection shaped Jay’s craft.
Exclusive Content and Features
- Bonus Features: Enjoy almost 2 hours of exclusive bonus content, available in a separate folder for your convenience.
- Performance Footage: Witness stunning clips from Ricky Jay’s one-man shows and classic TV appearances, including a hilarious segment with Steve Martin on The Dinah Shore Show.
- Insights from Peers: Hear from collaborators like David Mamet and Steve Martin, who share their admiration for Jay’s dedication to the art of magic.
A Journey Through the World of Magic
This documentary is not just a film about magic; it’s a deep dive into the tradition, language, and storytelling that define this ancient art. Ricky Jay’s devotion to perfecting and preserving magic is evident throughout, offering viewers a rare glimpse into a world shrouded in mystery.
Critical Acclaim
“Well structured and dynamically edited… This thoroughly engrossing, highly entertaining doc should delight fans and newcomers alike.” – Ronnie Scheib, Variety
“One of the most compelling characters in magic gets his due…” – John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
“Wonderfully engaging…” – New York Magazine (10/8/12)
Credits
Molly Bernstein, Producer/Director/Editor
Alan Edelstein, Producer/Co-Director
Alicia Sams and Philip Dolin, Producers
Cathy Greenwold and Terry Gross, Executive Producers
Mark Singer, Peter Block, Ronald Guttman, Co-Executive Producers
Edward Marritz, Ben Wolf, Joey Forsyte, Camera
Olivier & Clare Manchon, Original Music
Michael Weber, Creative Consultant
Special musical contributions by
Bob Dylan
David Grisman
Narration by Dick Cavett
Plus almost 2 hours of bonus features, which I have put in a separate folder in case you don’t want to download the documentary.
What happens when documentary filmmakers—whose mission is to probe, explore, and reveal—take as their subject one of the world’s greatest living magicians, whose life and art are basically off limits to probing, exploration and revelation? More than a decade in the making, Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay is the captivating result of this curious conundrum: a mesmerizing journey into the world of modern magic and the small circle of eccentrics who were its perpetual devotees.
At its center is the multitalented Ricky Jay, a best-selling author and historian, an acclaimed actor, a leading collector of antiquarian books and artifacts, but above all a conjurer capable of creating a profound sense of wonder and disbelief in even the most jaded of audiences. In his extraordinary—and extraordinarily popular—one-man shows, Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants and Ricky Jay: On the Stem, he proved himself to be the contemporary embodiment of an elite lineage, offering audiences not only exhilarating entertainment, but also a rare glimpse of a secret, lost world.
Told largely in Ricky’s own inimitable voice, Deceptive Practice traces the story of his achievement, from his early apprenticeship, beginning at age 4, with his grandfather Max Katz, an accomplished amateur magician, as well as Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini, Francis Carlyle, and Roy Benson, all of whom were among the best magicians of the 20th century. Above all it celebrates the remarkable lives of Ricky’s two primary mentors of his young adulthood, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Of the latter, Ricky recalls: “For Charlie a good evening could be asking you to do the same shuffle 16,000 times … It was just endless the variations and the craziness, but it was often as close to pure joy as anything I can imagine.” The film weaves together stunning performance footage from his one-man shows and classic TV appearances, and also includes friends and collaborators such as Steve Martin (who joins him in a hilarious turn on a ’70s vintage Dinah Shore TV show) and David Mamet, who says of Ricky: “He’s devoted to that theater that he alone sees. He has the ideal of magic in his mind to which he’s devoted his life: to teaching it, to performing it, to perfecting it, to researching it.”
By the end of the film, viewers not only have a deep appreciation for the arduous and arcane demands of the magician’s craft, but also for the use of language and storytelling central to the art. And of where this ancient tradition is headed, that shall remain a mystery…
“Well structured and dynamically edited … This thoroughly engrossing, highly entertaining doc should delight fans and newcomers alike.” – Ronnie Scheib, Variety
“One of the most compelling characters in magic gets his due…”- John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
“Wonderfully engaging…”- New York Magazine (10/8/12)
Credits
Molly Bernstein, Producer/Director/Editor
Alan Edelstein, Producer/Co-Director
Alicia Sams and Philip Dolin, Producers
Cathy Greenwold and Terry Gross, Executive Producers
Mark Singer, Peter Block, Ronald Guttman, Co-Executive Producers
Edward Marritz, Ben Wolf, Joey Forsyte, Camera
Olivier & Clare Manchon, Original Music
Michael Weber, Creative Consultant
Special musical contributions by
Bob Dylan
David Grisman
Narration by Dick Cavett
Ricky Jay is a world-renowned magician, author, historian and actor (often a mischievous presence in the films of David Mamet and Paul Thomas Anderson) — and a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. Deceptive Practice traces Jay’s achievements and influences, from his apprenticeship at age 4 with his grandfather, to such now-forgotten legends as Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini and his primary mentors, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Featuring rare footage from his 1970s TV appearances (doing 3-card Monte with Steve Martin on The Dinah Shore Show) and told in Jay’s inimitable voice, this is a remarkable journey inside the secretive world of magic and the small circle of eccentrics who are its perpetual devotees.
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