Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay(2012)
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay Synopsis
The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) is a documentary film directed by Molly Bernstein, released on October 4, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Ricky Jay, Dick Cavett, Winston Simon and David Mamet. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Molly Bernstein
- Producers:
- Philip Dolin, Alan Edelstein, Alicia Sams
- Cinematographer:
- Ed Marritz
- Production:
- Kino Lorber, American Masters Pictures
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) Trailer
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricky Jay
as Self
Dick Cavett
as Narrator
- Winston Simon
Winston Simon
as Self
David Mamet
as Self
- Persi Diaconis
Persi Diaconis
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Molly Bernstein, produced by Philip Dolin, Alan Edelstein and Alicia Sams.
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 34 ratings.
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay online?
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Who stars in Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay?
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The main cast of Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) includes Ricky Jay, Dick Cavett, Winston Simon, David Mamet and Persi Diaconis. The film was directed by Molly Bernstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay released?
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay was released on October 4, 2012 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay worth watching?
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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