Ricky Jay
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| Ricky Jay | |
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Jay in April 2008
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| Born | Richard Jay Potash 1948 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Magician, actor, author |
| Spouse(s) | Chrisann Verges |
Richard Jay Potash (born 1948) is an American stage magician, actor, and writer. He is known for his card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter. He acted in many movies including Boogie Nights, The Prestige, Heist, and Magnolia.
Jay was born in 1948 in Brooklyn, New York to a Jewish family.[1] He is married to Chrisann Verges.
References[change | change source]
Other websites[change | change source]
- Official website
- Ricky Jay Archive at the Magic Newswire website
- Ricky Jay at the Internet Movie Database
- San Francisco Chronicle review of "Extraordinary Exhibitions: Broadsides From the Collection of Ricky Jay" during 2005 exhibition
- "Secrets of Magus" 1993 New Yorker profile
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