Ricky Jay
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946 – November 24, 2018) was an American stage magician, actor, and writer. In a 1993 profile for ''
The New Yorker'',
Mark Singer called Jay "perhaps the most gifted
sleight of hand artist alive". In addition to sleight of hand, he was known for his
card tricks,
card throwing, memory feats, and stage
patter. He also wrote extensively on
magic and its history. His acting credits include ''
The Prestige'', ''
The Spanish Prisoner'', ''
Mystery Men'', ''
Heist'', ''
Boogie Nights'', ''
Tomorrow Never Dies'', ''
Heartbreakers'', ''
State and Main'', ''
House of Games'', ''
Magnolia'', and ''
Deadwood.'' In 2015, he was the subject of an episode of
PBS's ''
American Masters'', the only magician ever profiled in the series.
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