Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
2018•39m•8.7•Released
Documentary
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
Writer
Emery Emery
Languages
English
Studio
Showtime Networks
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
Production
Company
Showtime Networks
Producer
Penn Jillette
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