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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

80 %|Apr 2, 2018|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.

Featured Crew

Emery Emery
Director
Reid Nicewonder
Director of Photography
Emily Zolten Jillette
Executive Producer
Buck Bowen
Editor
Buck Bowen
Director of Photography
Emery Emery
Writer
Mike Jonesy Jones
Original Music Composer
Penn Jillette
Producer