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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

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.

Top Cast

  • The Amazing Johnathan

    The Amazing Johnathan

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  • 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

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  • James Randi

    James Randi

    Self

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.

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