Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 2, 2018

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Showtime Networks

Cast

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

Director

Emery Emery

Writer

Emery Emery

Producer

Penn Jillette,Emily Zolten Jillette

Cinematography

Buck Bowen,Reid Nicewonder

Music

Mike Jonesy Jones

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt8230938