@28 min the snatching of 2 cards out of the air is an amazing trick! An uncle of mine was a professional gambler, and his advice to us kids was never play the game. Card cheats are called, "mechanics" and Ricky Jay is here to show you that you don't stand a chance.
I love the sound of Ricky opening a fresh, sealed .. unbroken deck of playing cards. The crinkling of the plastic wrapping .. all comfortable, all homey .. he knows those cards intimately even before opening the pack; and they, him ..
Ive watched this dozens and dozens of times since the 90’s and its still amazing to watch; the part with the cups and balls at the end, along with the story is so captivating to watch and id have loved to see this in person.
At 5m10 he recites Henley's 1884 poem about life as a swindler - here is a more recent rendition of the same poem by Stick in the Wheel: czcams.com/video/OVvV8oAWtZo/video.html
This man just had to tell a history lesson and the crowd laughed, thinking he was making things up. This is what we call eating out of the palm of your hands. "The Little man of Nuremberg" crowd laughs
The showmanship is incredible. But I like to try to see the secret. The signed King card magically appears in the new deck. There is a clue from the camera work, I could give a time stamp for those whose imagination of knowing doesn't ruin the blissful magical ignorance. I pray Ricky that you're being blessed by God, that you truly do know the Magical One.
This is ridiculous. The unit is was one of my shows, and he played a CIA agent in quite a few episodes but there was one where he showed a glimpse of his sleight of hand talent, but now seeing this, does it that much more justice for me
Thank you for everything you have done for me Mr. Jay i never really did magic but you taught to be eloquent, a gentleman, a scholar, never sell myself short, and always be the light in the room! You will truly be missed, I’m glad you get to be with all your mentors again. They would all be so proud of how you carried on their legacies. R.I.P Mr. Jay ❤️❤️❤️
For anyone wondering how his routine that started at 23:48 worked, asking audience members to "stop" to pick a card... he showed them the card at the bottom of the deck every time, making it look like he was flipping it to show the card he "stopped" at... he never really knew any of the cards they picked until they said them out loud, he just knew where he stashed them after flashing it to them in the first place.
Commenting because I came from Tim Rogers recommendation from Episode #299 of the Insert Credit podcast. The entire hour is enthralling but 47:05 is where you hear the line "it's too much fun for the melon"
I liked him in Deadwood. Good actor. Deadwood killed off many characters and Timothy Olyphant tells a story where Ricky Jay's character was supposed to be killed off and He refused to come out of his trailer as they could not kill him off if he was not on set. Lol.
Rest In Peace, I’m sad I couldn’t learn about him sooner but I’m happy I have now, my condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. God bless everyone and have a good day.
HBO needs to put a bunch of their old stuff like this on Max. So few people had HBO back then that a lot of the shows from the era are very nearly lost media
I tried to see this show when it was off-Broadway in New York with my father - we came very close to getting tickets! But we got turned away at the Box Office, because I was 14 years old at the time and “Mr. Jay does not allow children to see his show, it is not a kids magic show.” Both my father and I were pissed at the time because I was a precocious kid who was already quite familiar with Ricky Jay and knew what I was getting into. But I understand why he had that policy.
I came across Ricky Jay through his sporadic film appearances in Boogie Nights and Magnolia with PTA and The Prestige with Christopher Nolan, and by sheer chance I discovered his acclaimed magic career which I had no idea of!! Truly a brilliant magician with possibly the greatest sleight-of-hand!!
OMFG, I saw this special when it aired, I to this day absolutely love watching it, and all these years, an almost verbatim memory of the dialogue throughout, I forgot Ricky asking "Who killed Laura Palmer," (32:09) and me having no idea what that meant. All these years later, I understand, and I know 🤣
@28 min the snatching of 2 cards out of the air is an amazing trick! An uncle of mine was a professional gambler, and his advice to us kids was never play the game. Card cheats are called, "mechanics" and Ricky Jay is here to show you that you don't stand a chance.
I love the sound of Ricky opening a fresh, sealed .. unbroken deck of playing cards. The crinkling of the plastic wrapping .. all comfortable, all homey .. he knows those cards intimately even before opening the pack; and they, him ..
this is an absolute master of cards......pound for pound the great' ricky jay'
Forget the cards, his ability to memorize that arcane phrasing during the demonstration is magical.
Ive watched this dozens and dozens of times since the 90’s and its still amazing to watch; the part with the cups and balls at the end, along with the story is so captivating to watch and id have loved to see this in person.
At 5m10 he recites Henley's 1884 poem about life as a swindler - here is a more recent rendition of the same poem by Stick in the Wheel: czcams.com/video/OVvV8oAWtZo/video.html
My dad got to see one of Jay’s performances of this show in person. Thank you so much for this upload, I’m so glad I finally get to see it
His presentation of triumph around the 14:00 mark was fantastic
This man just had to tell a history lesson and the crowd laughed, thinking he was making things up. This is what we call eating out of the palm of your hands. "The Little man of Nuremberg" crowd laughs
He was an odd bird, amazingly talented tho
I thought he turned into a watermelon !!!! 😂
53:22
The showmanship is incredible. But I like to try to see the secret. The signed King card magically appears in the new deck. There is a clue from the camera work, I could give a time stamp for those whose imagination of knowing doesn't ruin the blissful magical ignorance. I pray Ricky that you're being blessed by God, that you truly do know the Magical One.
11:14 he screws up here. He was off by 1 but pretended like he meant to do that
This is ridiculous. The unit is was one of my shows, and he played a CIA agent in quite a few episodes but there was one where he showed a glimpse of his sleight of hand talent, but now seeing this, does it that much more justice for me
I own that table.
Thank you for everything you have done for me Mr. Jay i never really did magic but you taught to be eloquent, a gentleman, a scholar, never sell myself short, and always be the light in the room! You will truly be missed, I’m glad you get to be with all your mentors again. They would all be so proud of how you carried on their legacies. R.I.P Mr. Jay ❤️❤️❤️
For anyone wondering how his routine that started at 23:48 worked, asking audience members to "stop" to pick a card... he showed them the card at the bottom of the deck every time, making it look like he was flipping it to show the card he "stopped" at... he never really knew any of the cards they picked until they said them out loud, he just knew where he stashed them after flashing it to them in the first place.
Fuzzy focus.
Commenting because I came from Tim Rogers recommendation from Episode #299 of the Insert Credit podcast. The entire hour is enthralling but 47:05 is where you hear the line "it's too much fun for the melon"
One of the greats
Woe betide any who would dare to think to play poker with him
I liked him in Deadwood. Good actor. Deadwood killed off many characters and Timothy Olyphant tells a story where Ricky Jay's character was supposed to be killed off and He refused to come out of his trailer as they could not kill him off if he was not on set. Lol.
Rest In Peace, I’m sad I couldn’t learn about him sooner but I’m happy I have now, my condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. God bless everyone and have a good day.
it's like he's speaking poems
HBO needs to put a bunch of their old stuff like this on Max. So few people had HBO back then that a lot of the shows from the era are very nearly lost media
Magnolia wouldn’t be magnolia without Ricky Jays voice in the first 5 minutes.
Ricky Jay was, and will always be, the Greatest of all Time
I tried to see this show when it was off-Broadway in New York with my father - we came very close to getting tickets! But we got turned away at the Box Office, because I was 14 years old at the time and “Mr. Jay does not allow children to see his show, it is not a kids magic show.” Both my father and I were pissed at the time because I was a precocious kid who was already quite familiar with Ricky Jay and knew what I was getting into. But I understand why he had that policy.
Who killed Laura Palmer [nods]
have been searching for a copy of this for years - THANKS for this.
Ricky was amazing.
I came across Ricky Jay through his sporadic film appearances in Boogie Nights and Magnolia with PTA and The Prestige with Christopher Nolan, and by sheer chance I discovered his acclaimed magic career which I had no idea of!! Truly a brilliant magician with possibly the greatest sleight-of-hand!!
Shout out to the audience. Pure joy and respect.
God what a performer. Completely floored am I.
Of course Ricky Jay's performance is phenomenal, but thanks to David Mamet for the excellent production.
Between Ricky Jay's and Gallagher's recent demise, watermelons have never felt safer.
This is G_d Damn Shakesperian
Absolute masterclass. I hardly ever feel the need to comment but Ricky was on another level. RIP my man, you were a true American showman.
At 10:47 when Ricky is shuffling the deck you can clearly see what appears to be an upside down card in the deck.
Ricky and slydini these guys just gives so much joy, even though i have seen this multiple times i just cant stop it.
Was this filmed @ "The Magic Castle"????
No
OMFG, I saw this special when it aired, I to this day absolutely love watching it, and all these years, an almost verbatim memory of the dialogue throughout, I forgot Ricky asking "Who killed Laura Palmer," (32:09) and me having no idea what that meant. All these years later, I understand, and I know 🤣
Can anyone explain what is that ? who is he ? which is which?
The guy in blue is Max, the magician/restaurant guy who worked at “The Max” in Saved By the Bell
Are you sure? I think they’re just similar looking
A master of the form and an appreciative audience that you can tell he appreciated in turn. Masterpiece
Ricky Jay was also a student of Dai Vernon. Ricky outmatched the professor in every way possible.
Ricky Jay was also a student of Dai Vernon. Ricky outmatched the professor in every way possible.
That white guy Larry like no fucking way
The blonde certainly didn't get her massive diamond from being incredibly intelligent. Holy smokes is she a babe.