Is the movie Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012). This intimate documentary peels back the curtain on Ricky Jay’s life — his sleight of hand, card tricks, conjuring and the old-school mentors and stagecraft that shaped a master of illusion. If you’re looking to stream it, check Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+ — availability varies by region, so use the platform search or Stream Tracker to see current options. The film earned strong critical praise and festival attention for its meticulous look at magic’s hidden history.

Synopsis

A revealing portrait that follows Ricky Jay from precocious street performer to internationally celebrated master of sleight of hand, tracing his obsessive devotion to cardcraft, his vast historical knowledge of conjuring, and his roles as performer, consultant and actor. Through performances, archival footage and intimate interviews, the film peels back the curtain on the wit, erudition and quiet intensity that made him a singular figure in both entertainment and scholarship.

Release date

2012

Duration

1h 28min

Rating

Director

Molly Bernstein

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Documentaire

Cast

Ricky Jay Dick Cavett Winston Simon David Mamet Persi Diaconis