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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

MOVIE • 2018

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

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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.

TMDB ★ 4.3/5Votes: 3
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Documentary

Top Cast

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The Amazing Johnathan

Self

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

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Derek DelGaudio

Derek DelGaudio

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Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

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Handsome Jack

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Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

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Teller

Teller

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James Randi

James Randi

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Emery Emery

Director

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Emily Zolten Jillette

Executive Producer

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Mike Jonesy Jones

Original Music Composer

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Buck Bowen

Editor

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Reid Nicewonder

Director of Photography

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Theatrical release date: April 2, 2018

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Film

Status

Released

Release

April 2, 2018

Runtime

39 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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