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Feature film — 2018

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018)

8.70h 39mDocumentary

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.

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Director: Emery Emery

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The Amazing Johnathan

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David Copperfield as Self

David Copperfield

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Derek DelGaudio as Self

Derek DelGaudio

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Arsenio Hall as Self

Arsenio Hall

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Handsome Jack

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Penn Jillette as Self

Penn Jillette

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Teller as Self

Teller

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James Randi as Self

James Randi

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