Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emery Emery
- Screenplay & Story
- Emery Emery
- Original Score
- Mike Jonesy Jones
- Original Title
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emery Emery
Emery Emery
Mike Jonesy Jones
Reid Nicewonder, Buck Bowen
Buck Bowen
Emily Zolten Jillette, Penn Jillette
Department Leadership Roster
Emery Emery
Director
Reid Nicewonder
Director of Photography
Buck Bowen
Editor
Buck Bowen
Director of Photography
Emery Emery
Writer
Mike Jonesy Jones
Original Music Composer
Penn Jillette
Producer
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What is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson about?
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.
Who directed Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson was directed by Emery Emery.
Who stars in Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
The principal cast of Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson includes The Amazing Johnathan, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio, Arsenio Hall, Handsome Jack.
When was Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson released and how long is it?
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson was composed by Mike Jonesy Jones.