Ricky Jay
American magician and actor (1946–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946[1] – November 24, 2018), known professionally as Ricky Jay, was an American stage magician, actor, and writer.
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Ricky Jay | |
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Born | Richard Jay Potash (1946-06-26)June 26, 1946 |
Died | November 24, 2018(2018-11-24) (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Richard Jay Potash |
Occupation(s) | Magician, actor, author |
Years active | 1969–2018 |
Known for | Sleight of hand, card tricks, history of magic |
Spouse | Chrisann Verges |
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In a profile for the New Yorker, Mark Singer called Jay "perhaps the most gifted sleight of hand artist alive."[2] In addition to sleight of hand, Jay was known for his card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter. He had also written extensively on magic and its history. His acting credits included The Prestige, The Spanish Prisoner, Mystery Men, Heist, Boogie Nights, Tomorrow Never Dies, House of Games, Magnolia, and Deadwood. In 2015, Jay was the subject of an episode of PBS' American Masters, making him the first magician to have ever been profiled in that series.[3]