Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018)
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.
Director: Emery Emery
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: April 2, 2018
Cast
- The Amazing Johnathan - Self
- David Copperfield - Self
- Derek DelGaudio - Self
- Arsenio Hall - Self
- Handsome Jack - Self
- Penn Jillette - Self
- Teller - Self
- James Randi - Self
Screenplay
Music: Mike Jonesy Jones
Cinematography: Reid Nicewonder, Buck Bowen
Editing: Buck Bowen
Production: Showtime Networks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
magic, card trick, magician
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson was directed by Emery Emery.
- Who stars in Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson stars The Amazing Johnathan, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio, Arsenio Hall, Handsome Jack, Penn Jillette.
- How long is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- What genre is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson produced?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson was produced in United States of America.