Deceptive Practices: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

Name: Deceptive Practices: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 17, 2013
Rating: 79

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Kino Lorber | Release Date: April 17, 2013 | Not Rated

Summary: What happens when documentary filmmakers, whose mission is to probe, explore and reveal, take as their subject one of the world's greatest living magicians, whose life and art are basically off limits to probing, exploration and revelation? More than a decade in the making, Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay is theWhat happens when documentary filmmakers, whose mission is to probe, explore and reveal, take as their subject one of the world's greatest living magicians, whose life and art are basically off limits to probing, exploration and revelation? More than a decade in the making, Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay is the captivating result of this curious conundrum. [Kino Lorber]… Expand

Director: Molly Bernstein

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

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Kenneth Turan

May 16, 2013

This documentary provides an elegant, enthralling peek behind the curtain and into the you-won't-trust-your-eyes world of this celebrated contemporary conjurer. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Apr 16, 2013

Here's a movie with magic. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Apr 16, 2013

Unsurprisingly, Mr. Jay proves a hugely entertaining guide, and as generous about his professional inspirations as he is reticent about his own life. Read full review

Nathan Rabin

Apr 17, 2013

The film never even attempts to peer behind the curtain of Jay’s colorful existence; it’s content that the show in front of it is spectacle enough. But Deceptive Practices would be a richer, deeper experience if the filmmakers had penetrated Jay’s fierce boundaries even a little. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Apr 18, 2013

Whatever the unanswered mysteries of Jay’s personal life, just watching this magician’s hands at work with a deck of cards is positively mesmerizing. Read full review

Bob Mondello

Apr 18, 2013

After sitting at his elbow that day, I can tell you how he manages the tricks I saw really close-up. Not mysterious at all: It's magic, pure and simple. Read full review

Joseph Jon Lanthier

Apr 14, 2013

It never bothers to attempt the one thing we'd expect and hope from a documentary about Ricky Jay: It doesn't try to bamboozle us. Read full review

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TVJerry

Jun 8, 2013

Even if u don't recognize the name, his face may be familiar from his acting gigs in films and on TV. He's best known for his sleight of hand, primarily with playing cards. This doc outlines his career in magic, which started when he was a boy. That part's interesting and the tricks areEven if u don't recognize the name, his face may be familiar from his acting gigs in films and on TV. He's best known for his sleight of hand, primarily with playing cards. This doc outlines his career in magic, which started when he was a boy. That part's interesting and the tricks are truly amazing. The aspect that clutters it up is his detailed references to every obscure (at least for the uninitiated) magician that influenced him. There's nothing unique or creative about the film's approach, but if u wanna find out more about the man, this'll do the trick.… Expand

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