This is so much more than a simple 'Magic Show'. It's a demonstration of sleight-of-hand to boggle the mind, and an incredibly rich telling of the history of a wonderful art form. Love it!
I don't know how many times I've watched this, and even when I'm pretty sure I know what he's doing, I can't actually make out the move...it's like when Penn and Teller do the cups and balls, then do them again with clear plastic cups and narrate; Teller is so quick that even with all the hints it's still hard to follow.
I've been doing close-up magic for over sixty years. Ricky Jay doesn't demonstrate how to "do" magic, he demonstrates how to "perform and present" magic. One of the most prolific card magicians ever. I wish I could have had to honor to see him in a live performance. He was a true master of his craft.
When a man whose art and skill on the level of Ricky Jay leaves us, the world has lost a treasure that only time can once again reveal. RIP to a true master. Gone but never forgotten.
This is not just about is talent and work with cards. This is also the first close up magician who make a planed close up show, with a great structure, with good division of matters. Catching emotions, looking natural and confident. One of the best of all time.
Had the privilege of seeing Ricky perform his 52 assistants at an intimate venue in Washington, DC following the show's run in NYC. Spent time with him afterwards.
Rest in Peace....Ricky Jay. You were a master magician with a stunning delivery. I have watched many videos with Ricky in them. Over the years this is my favorite. Thank you for posting this very good quality version of the master at work. He is just stunning. And I would never play cards with him :-)
What a legend. Truly a master of the cards. He will live on as a legend for all of time. His character on Deadwood was perfect. I forget the guys name but he did the 'card in the sealed box' on Penn and Teller and fooled them with it. I KNEW that trick looked familiar.
Artists of this calibre come along so rarely. Ricky Jay was a Master of card-manipulation ... to the point where it's almost indistinguishable from magic!
I didn't realise he was a real magician until today; I first saw him on an episode of the X-Files called 'The Amazing Maleeni.' I watched a RUclips video in which the persons voice sounds like the character Albert Pinchbeck in the X-Files episode: it's one of my favourite episodes and prompted me to look up the actor playing Pinchbeck and I'm glad I did, this is such an entertaining video.
HELLO. AND WELCOME TO CARD TRICKS. I'M RICKY JAY, AND YOU ARE WATCHING HIS 52 ASSISTANTS, A VIDEO DEVELOPED BY RICKY JAY AND PUBLISHED ON HBO IN 1996, PUBLISHED ON RUclips IN 2016, AND PUBLISHED *AGAIN* ON RUclips IN 480P IN 2018.
I am only here cuz I saw Ricky J on Sneaky Pete a day ago. He looked pretty rough, and I believe he had a stand in for his final scene. If you like Ricky J, see him in The Spanish Prisoner (with the adorable Rebecca Pigeon) and House of Games. RIP sir.
@@SLYGARR I did. It was interesting. I have no idea why people still say 'no one cares' when its so easily disproven It also achieves nothing besides being mean to a human you do not know. That's bad enough.
how do you think he did it?@@faro1875 I think its fun to speculate. Obviously this is still an incredible performance, even if someone can figure out one of the card tricks. The writing alone is entertaining enough, even without his incredible magic-work
I think the only way Ricky could control the aces so perfectly at 17:20 is that the aces are stripped (slightly wider or longer) which can be felt but not seen at those distances.
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Ricky Jay a été une de mes magiciens préférés il y a quelques décennies, mais je suis moins subjugué aujourd'hui; en plus il est difficile à comprendre pour un français qui n'est pas bilingue;
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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched this masterpiece. Hands down, the greatest piece of magical theatre ever created. Absolute legend 🙏 RIP
Directed by David Mamet....
This is so much more than a simple 'Magic Show'. It's a demonstration of sleight-of-hand to boggle the mind, and an incredibly rich telling of the history of a wonderful art form. Love it!
I don't know how many times I've watched this, and even when I'm pretty sure I know what he's doing, I can't actually make out the move...it's like when Penn and Teller do the cups and balls, then do them again with clear plastic cups and narrate; Teller is so quick that even with all the hints it's still hard to follow.
Fond memories of watching this back in the day. Still a pleasure. RIP
I've been doing close-up magic for over sixty years. Ricky Jay doesn't demonstrate how to "do" magic, he demonstrates how to "perform and present" magic. One of the most prolific card magicians ever. I wish I could have had to honor to see him in a live performance. He was a true master of his craft.
Absolutely magnificent. What a phenomenon. RIP Ricky Jay. He was banned from every casino in the world! Yes, he was that good!!
I saw this show live and it was absolutely fantastic.
RIP my Man never will forget you
Incredible every time you see this. Very intellectual and highly skilled. What a game changer in this space! RIP legend!
I'm so in love with this video. I watch it once a year
Me too. Absolutely incredible!
Thank you Bill Simmons and the Boogie Night episode of Rewatchables.
One of the most beautifully pure works of art that always provides immense pleasure.
Never wondered how Ricky Jay did his tricks . I just admired his slight of hand skills, still do . May he rest in peace
sleight of hand, ftfy
Lol...I just saw that, didn't strike me right, but had to look it up to be sure. @@moizzle
Wonderful routine. I like that sleeve-holdout and candlestick load right at the top--a perfect example of verbal misdirection and delayed effect.
When a man whose art and skill on the level of Ricky Jay leaves us, the world has lost a treasure that only time can once again reveal. RIP to a true master. Gone but never forgotten.
This is not just about is talent and work with cards. This is also the first close up magician who make a planed close up show, with a great structure, with good division of matters. Catching emotions, looking natural and confident. One of the best of all time.
Saw this in London in 1999. Changed my life. Thanks, Ricky!
The absolute best. Thank you for posting this higher quality version.
Had the privilege of seeing Ricky perform his 52 assistants at an intimate venue in Washington, DC following the show's run in NYC. Spent time with him afterwards.
Rest in peace, one of the greatest performers ever.
I love the way the man speaks
GOD I love this act so much
Just flawless. Unreal
Thank you ffor putting this up. I saw this in NYC and it rocked my world. Glad I purchased his book and got it autographed.
Rest in Peace....Ricky Jay. You were a master magician with a stunning delivery.
I have watched many videos with Ricky in them. Over the years this is my favorite. Thank you for posting this very good quality version of the master at work. He is just stunning. And I would never play cards with him :-)
There is no rest for the wicked. Sorcerers will go to Hell, without question.
Kristian Keller why did you watch this if it was wicked.
RIP Ricky Jay.
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Same.
@@shawniscoolerthanyou same duh
Yes
Samesies!
mhm, yep
PBS showed this HBO video from his Broadway show around '94 - '96. The best I've ever seen.
I loved him in the x-files
he should have had gotten a Nobel Prize in Magic.
I looked to buy this on video tape, then dvd, FINALLY here it is hiding on youtube🙏🙏🙏🙏
A true artist!
This was great!
What a legend. Truly a master of the cards. He will live on as a legend for all of time. His character on Deadwood was perfect. I forget the guys name but he did the 'card in the sealed box' on Penn and Teller and fooled them with it. I KNEW that trick looked familiar.
Shawn faquhar or something. Excellent act.
Artists of this calibre come along so rarely. Ricky Jay was a Master of card-manipulation ... to the point where it's almost indistinguishable from magic!
I didn't realise he was a real magician until today; I first saw him on an episode of the X-Files called 'The Amazing Maleeni.'
I watched a RUclips video in which the persons voice sounds like the character Albert Pinchbeck in the X-Files episode: it's one of my favourite episodes and prompted me to look up the actor playing Pinchbeck and I'm glad I did, this is such an entertaining video.
Loved Ricky Jay in “House of Games”.
The wind up toys slayed me.
HELLO. AND WELCOME TO CARD TRICKS. I'M RICKY JAY, AND YOU ARE WATCHING HIS 52 ASSISTANTS, A VIDEO DEVELOPED BY RICKY JAY AND PUBLISHED ON HBO IN 1996, PUBLISHED ON RUclips IN 2016, AND PUBLISHED *AGAIN* ON RUclips IN 480P IN 2018.
I was born stupid however I will not die hungry. Magic shows forever. Ricky Jay.
FfANTASTIC ! THE MAN IS /WAS, BRILLIANT. ----MJL, 77 Y/O
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hey same!
That mans hands are a national treasure
RIP Maestro ❤
that was great
thanks for uploading this
this was so so so good.
My god he even speaks like how David Mamet would write characters, magnificent.
I remember watching this when it aired on TV and the boomerang snip has stuck with me ever since.
first time i saw this cat was in a movie with robert de niro and danny devito. i had NO IDEA this cat was a magician!
So Clean
A master.
Brilliant.
His vocabulary and use of the English language is uncanny.
His banter is truly on a higher level.
He was a true scholar of magical history and had been a carnival barker (among other things). It equipped him for a presentation style all his own.
Very polished as an entertainer, not just card handler or whatever the right term is.
Kurt Longjohn's new career and stage name is quite impressive.
This man has the vocabulary
Erin has great legs by the way...
I am only here cuz I saw Ricky J on Sneaky Pete a day ago. He looked pretty rough, and I believe he had a stand in for his final scene.
If you like Ricky J, see him in The Spanish Prisoner (with the adorable Rebecca Pigeon) and House of Games.
RIP sir.
Is that Marion Ross (Cunningham) from Happy Days at 17:39?
Speaking only for himself, he still marks the anniversary.
Well, I certainly can't say I was expecting him to make a Twin Peaks joke here.
Is Marion Ross in the crowd?
RIP
I did a search and saw he was gone in 2018 RIP
write your name in very large letters - proceeds to write it in small letters...
Unbelievable joe asked so quickly 😅
Wait, but why?
Here cuz of Tim Urban 💛
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Directed by David Mamet???!!!!
Where does it say that? :)
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X Files! - The Amazing Maleeni!
Wait, but why? :P
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I slowed it down to .25 speed and I still can't see how he does it
MONSTRUOSITYYYYYY
33:49 i saw him plant the pack in extra slow motion
Yeah but how did he get her card in a sealed pack of cards?
He palmed it and under the table he had the 'sealed' pack with a slith. A magician used this trick with a tweak in Fool us.
What sorcery is this?
The great Eddie Sawyer. It's like watching Efren Reyes shoot pool. You just know you're looking at the best in the business.
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21:00 the aces have braille on them. The reason why he says he is going to deal more cards than usual is that he needs to ensure the aces come up
2:50. You can see he draws the cards differently there. He probably had 3 duplicate queen cards and hid them through his "drawing" of 3 other cards.
Yawn. No one cares.
@@SLYGARR I did. It was interesting.
I have no idea why people still say 'no one cares' when its so easily disproven
It also achieves nothing besides being mean to a human you do not know. That's bad enough.
Wrong. Keep guessing.
how do you think he did it?@@faro1875
I think its fun to speculate. Obviously this is still an incredible performance, even if someone can figure out one of the card tricks. The writing alone is entertaining enough, even without his incredible magic-work
this is a cautionary tale for anyone who plays any kind of card game
And David Blaine TV special
Is Miss Cunningham Out With Another Man. Did Mr. C Move Out. Where's the Fonz 😅
I think the only way Ricky could control the aces so perfectly at 17:20 is that the aces are stripped (slightly wider or longer) which can be felt but not seen at those distances.
Poor Bunny 34. 02.
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The vocabulary is of an age long past
Wait did he die why say rip
Saddly yes. He died at the end of November 2018
"some suicidal, just like you and me" *i cheer slightly too loud*
No way.
❤
Ricky Jay a été une de mes magiciens préférés il y a quelques décennies, mais je suis moins subjugué aujourd'hui; en plus il est difficile à comprendre pour un français qui n'est pas bilingue;
Mon Dieu 🤦🏼♂️
where them queens go
I think it's all a trick.
This is an entertaining and admirable demonstration of gambling or sleight of hand skill but in my view it is not constitute conjuring or magic.
You are wrong sir. The majority was invented by magicians.
can clearly see him change the 2 off clubs each time , not a great performance this , but i know he was much better
I agree. It was sloppy for him, but either way he is a beast.
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