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Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996): Cast

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Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants is a 1996 comedy documentary directed by David Mamet, starring Ricky Jay. It runs 58 minutes.

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Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
David Mamet
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants About?

The premise of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants without spoilers.

Ricky Jay showcases his masterful sleight‑of‑hand, mixing light comedy with intimate close‑up magic to captivate a live audience. Throughout the performance he weaves storytelling and historical insight, tracing the origins of the classic cup‑and‑balls routine and even drawing connections to 14th‑century poetry, offering a uniquely entertaining blend of trickery and scholarship.

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • slight of hand
  • cheater
  • 14th century
  • card trick
  • poker card
  • hustler
  • cups and balls trick
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants Cast

Ricky Jay stars in Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants. Directed by David Mamet.

From the director

More from David Mamet

More films directed by David Mamet, best-rated first: The Winslow Boy, House of Games, Things Change and The Spanish Prisoner.

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Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants?

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants runs 58 minutes.

When was Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants released?

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants was released on December 17, 1996.

Who directed Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants?

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants was directed by David Mamet.

More films by David Mamet

Who is in the cast of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants?

Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants stars Ricky Jay.

Does Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants have a post-credit scene?

No. Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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