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

8.7/10 • 39 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

David Copperfield

Derek DelGaudio

Arsenio Hall

Penn Jillette

Teller

James Randi

Recommendations

David Blaine: Beyond Magic

John Candy: I Like Me

David Blaine: Real or Magic

Looking for Richard

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Lionel Messi: Destiny

I Am Heath Ledger

For the Love of Spock

Katy Perry: Part of Me

In the Realms of the Unreal

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

Bukowski: Born Into This

A Plastic Ocean

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

That's Entertainment!