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

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

2018

Documentary

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.

Credits

Director

Emery Emery

Cast

Arsenio Hall as Self

David Copperfield as Self

Derek DelGaudio as Self

Handsome Jack as Self

James Randi as Self

Penn Jillette as Self

Teller as Self

The Amazing Johnathan as Self