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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

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The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2012-10-04

Runtime: 88 mins

Director: Molly Bernstein

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

Production Companies: Kino Lorber, American Masters Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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