Ricky Jay
American stage magician
Died when: 72 years 151 days (868 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Richard Jay Potash (June 26, 1946 – November 24, 2018) was an American stage magician, actor and writer.In a profile for The New Yorker, Mark Singer called Jay "perhaps the most gifted sleight of hand artist alive".
In addition to sleight of hand, Jay 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 included the films The Prestige, The Spanish Prisoner, Mystery Men, Heist, Boogie Nights, Tomorrow Never Dies, State and Main, House of Games and Magnolia, and the HBO series 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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