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    Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

    39'

    2018-04-02

    5.6

    Documentary

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingEmery EmeryWritingEmery Emery

    Cast

    1

    Self

    The Amazing Johnathan

    1

    Self

    David Copperfield

    1

    Self

    Derek DelGaudio

    1

    Self

    Arsenio Hall

    1

    Self

    Handsome Jack

    1

    Self

    Penn Jillette

    1

    Self

    Teller

    1

    Self

    James Randi

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Showtime Networks
    • Vote Count: 3
    • Popularity: 0.7242
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

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