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 ... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
Leave your thoughts about Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson.
| User ReviewMac KAn amazing tribute to an amazing magical artist. But it's also about love and friendship. |
| User ReviewChris KSaying Johnny is a legend is an understatement. Amazing and fascinating. An absolute must see. |
| User ReviewMathew FGreat movie/short about a great magician! |
| User ReviewLana SIt was obvious to see how well respected Thompson is by other magician, even if he isn't a household name outside of that community. What a wonderful opportunity to see him in action. Truly magical. We are all so lucky this film was made |
| User ReviewMatt DJonny Thompson is he most famous man no one knows when it comes to the world of magic. So happy to finally see a charming and fun look into this man's fascinating life. |
| User ReviewStacy HThis is a lovely tribute to the legend Johnny Thompson, the great Tomsoni. This story draws the viewer in to the craft of magic, the love of art, and the joy of being a part of the story. This show delightfully blurs the lines of the raconteur and listener. The genuine love displayed between Penn Jillette and Johnny Thompson will warm the heart. The Gambler's Ballad is an amazing pageant of a mentor performing his art while commissioning his observer into becoming the next professor. A legend training a legend. |
| User ReviewMike YAmazing, heartfelt show on the man behind the men. A fantastic show. |
| User ReviewKevin WProbably one of the best films I just heard of. |
| User ReviewBrad SAn excellent doc on a very unique and talented performer virtually unknown by the masses but idolized by those in the unique culture of magic and sleight of hand. Not to mention a behind the scenes look at how magic effects are created and brought to the stage by the biggest names in the magic world. |
