Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson(2018)
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson Synopsis
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.
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018) is a documentary film directed by Emery Emery, released on April 2, 2018 with a runtime of 39m. It stars The Amazing Johnathan, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio and Arsenio Hall. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Emery Emery
- Writers:
- Emery Emery
- Producers:
- Penn Jillette
- Cinematographer:
- Reid Nicewonder
- Composer:
- Mike Jonesy Jones
- Production:
- Showtime Networks
- Status:
- Released
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson Cast & Crew
Main cast
- The Amazing Johnathan
The Amazing Johnathan
as Self
David Copperfield
as Self
Derek DelGaudio
as Self
Arsenio Hall
as Self
- Handsome Jack
Handsome Jack
as Self
Penn Jillette
as Self
Teller
as Self
James Randi
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Emery Emery, written by Emery Emery, produced by Penn Jillette.
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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
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The main cast of Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018) includes The Amazing Johnathan, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio, Arsenio Hall and Handsome Jack. The film was directed by Emery Emery. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson released?
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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson was released on April 2, 2018 and runs for 39m.
Is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson worth watching?
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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.