Magicians from the nineteenth century threw cards distances, but I think I'm the first one who made a thing about using them as weapons. Ricky Jay cardcenturydistance Change image and share on social
I started doing radio pieces with no clear, preconceived idea, except that I have a tendency to be theatrical. Ricky Jay clearideapiece Change image and share on social
I wasn't obsessed by magic. People say, 'How you can you claim you practiced eight hours a day and weren't obsessed?' Well, people go to a job they don't even like for eight hours a day; it's not obsessive if it's something you like. Ricky Jay claimdayhour share on social
I suppose that if I could only do one thing, a solid card effect would be pretty high on the list. That's the root of it all, sleight-of-hand. It's certainly the thing I feel most comfortable with. Ricky Jay cardcomfortableeffect Change image and share on social
I grew up like Athena - covered with playing cards instead of armor - and, at the age of seven, materialized on a TV show, doing magic. Ricky Jay agearmorathena Change image and share on social
I was considered a comedy magician. And - how do I put this without sounding egotistical? - it didn't take me long to realize that comedy magicians usually couldn't do comedy or magic. Ricky Jay comedyconsideregotistical Change image and share on social
I've been really lucky in terms of film projects with people, terrific actors and also writers and directors that I really respect. Ricky Jay actordirectorfilm Change image and share on social
I always read what I write out loud, and I did that long before any radio thing. My editor finds that unusual. Ricky Jay editorfindlong Change image and share on social
My father was the Formica King of Long Island, and my mother was the daughter of a Bengal Lancer in India. Ricky Jay bengaldaughterfather Change image and share on social
I think a lot of people just assumed I came to L.A. to do more television and get into show business. Ricky Jay assumebusinesslot Change image and share on social
