This is perhaps the strangest episode of "American Masters" I have ever seen. I am not complaining, mind you...just pointing out how unusual and inexplicable I found the subject matter. But it is worth seeing.
The film is about Ricky Jay...a guy whose face you might recognize but a name you undoubtedly won't. Jay is apparently one of the greatest slight of hand magicians of all time. No, he's no expert of big stunts like chopping ladies in half, making the statue of liberty disappear or making folks levitate. His magic is much smaller...best seen up close and appreciated after you hear many famous (often more famous) magicians talk about Jay and the love of his craft.
The bottom line is that the show NEVER is boring and kept my interest throughout...and helped me to appreciate a relatively normal and unassuming looking guy. Well made and well worth seeing.
The film is about Ricky Jay...a guy whose face you might recognize but a name you undoubtedly won't. Jay is apparently one of the greatest slight of hand magicians of all time. No, he's no expert of big stunts like chopping ladies in half, making the statue of liberty disappear or making folks levitate. His magic is much smaller...best seen up close and appreciated after you hear many famous (often more famous) magicians talk about Jay and the love of his craft.
The bottom line is that the show NEVER is boring and kept my interest throughout...and helped me to appreciate a relatively normal and unassuming looking guy. Well made and well worth seeing.
