Sleight of hand magician Ricky Jay blends light comedy and close-up magic to entertain a live audience. He discusses everything from the birth of the classic cup and balls trick to 14th century poetry.
Direction
Mamet's camera becomes a fifth finger, complicit in every deception.
Acting
Jay's patter is scripted precision disguised as casual rambling.
Editing
Cuts that respect the trick without exposing it — maddeningly good.
Director
David Mamet
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
