The Amazing Mr. Ash
Synopsis
The Amazing Mr. Ash is a documentary short that follows the life and times of Ashod Baboorian, a beloved and eccentric Chicago-area magician. Mr. Ash, along with his wife Bonnie, have owned and operated Ash's Magic Shop on Western Avenue since 1985. The business is a veritable landmark in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, and is one of the last remaining magic shops in the city. At 74 years old, Mr. Ash has a storied history as an Iraqi-Armenian emigrant, a US army draftee, a country-western singer, and of course as a world famous magician.
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September 1, 2014
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- Director
- Brian Gersten
- Original Title
- The Amazing Mr. Ash
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
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Brian Gersten
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Brian Gersten
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What is The Amazing Mr. Ash about?
The Amazing Mr. Ash is a documentary short that follows the life and times of Ashod Baboorian, a beloved and eccentric Chicago-area magician. Mr. Ash, along with his wife Bonnie, have owned and operated Ash's Magic Shop on Western Avenue since 1985. The business is a veritable landmark in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, and is one of the last remaining magic shops in the city. At 74 years old, Mr. Ash has a storied history as an Iraqi-Armenian emigrant, a US army draftee, a country-western singer, and of course as a world famous magician.
Who directed The Amazing Mr. Ash?
The Amazing Mr. Ash was directed by Brian Gersten.
Who stars in The Amazing Mr. Ash?
The principal cast of The Amazing Mr. Ash includes Ashod Baboorian, Bonnie Baboorian.
When was The Amazing Mr. Ash released and how long is it?
The Amazing Mr. Ash was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 12m.