Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants
Seen it?1996 | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at fantasy readers and fans of a well-timed joke. Its magic has rules, and the story plays by them.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 58 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Sleight of hand magician Ricky Jay blends light comedy and close-up magic to entertain a live audience. He discusses everything from the birth of the classic cup and balls trick to 14th century poetry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mamet
- Ricky JaySelf