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Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2018-04-02
⌚ Running Time: 39 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

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

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