A beautiful article
I could write tons of stuff but i'll try and keep it short.
That article is a long one, but it is a good read and it paints an interesting portrait. Ricky Jay has lived a very full and interesting life and even this brief peek into it is likely to surprise a lot of people. It might also give those of us who are relatively new to magic something to think about.
On a somewhat unrelated note, you know that question that is often asked on many magic forums...... Who is the magician that inspired you to get started? Many people answer David Blaine or Criss Angel. For me it was Ricky Jay. I had seen David Blaine's specials and Criss Angel's TV shows previously and those guys were quite captivating in their own right. However, I never thought about trying to learn magic seriously until I saw a few Ricky Jay videos on Youtube two months back. It was the kind of sheer astonishment that I have never experienced while seeing close up magic before. I never thought it was possible for anyone else to present card magic with such technical finesse and overall flair.
All I can say is that if you guys are busy, make sure you set aside some time and read the article. If you haven't seen Ricky Jay's performances, check out youtube. You won't be sorry.
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