Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

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

8.7 39 min Movie
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.

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Cast

The Amazing Johnathan The Amazing Johnathan Self
David Copperfield David Copperfield Self
Derek DelGaudio Derek DelGaudio Self
Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall Self
Handsome Jack Handsome Jack Self
Penn Jillette Penn Jillette Self
Teller Teller Self
James Randi James Randi Self

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