Ricky Jay Plays Poker

The incredible magician, author and actor demonstrates his skill with cards in
"Ricky Jay Plays Poker". The original release included a variety of poker
related music. Please note that this is ONLY the 29 minute video clip where
Ricky demonstrates a variety of poker moves, including his famous card throwing.

[@surfingonmars8979]

I saw him in LA. He did a variety of this, but I was the only person on the stage with him. He dealt me four unbelievable hands…and he won.

[@atlantaguitar9689]

Ricky is a great magician. Evidently he even made the right audio channel disappear.

[@jeffj2495]

RIP RIcky Jay - you were a master entertainer, and a master magician. You will be missed.

[@swesleyc7]

Ricky's best trick is self control. Every motion and word he makes is deliberate and with purpose. He controls what you see him do.

[@scottrackley4457]

There's video of him manipulating cards in front of 3 or more mirrors, just to see what you see.

[@terry7340]

Unbelievable. Like Penn and Teller he tells you what he's going to do, does it, and you still are amazed. That is magic.

[@TraumaER]

Yeah very similar set up. Just as legendary.

[@jeffj2495]

Ricky Jay (1946 - 2018), RIP to the legend. Indeed, his card tricks were just unbelievable. I sure wouldn't play cards with him!

[@TheBeerHunter7]

Brilliant comment and so true. You're right, pure magic.

[@zarrow50]

How do we know the players are not in on it?

[@scottrackley4457]

He dares you to understand how good he is. It's Inception like magic.

[@OhanaFilms]

"Ain't life grand?" - RIP Ricky

[@rodneypratt4324]

Simply the Best love the way he talked and the way he carried himself

[@jeffj2495]

Yes, he died just this past week. Not a joke...you can verify it on the internet.

[@LowEndMarauder]

That made me tear up instantly. Just heard of his death today. Seeing the pure joy he brought to all those grown men was astonishing. Just look at John C Reilly's face at the egg trick in slow motion at the end.

[@kev3d]

The world is less magical without Jay. A real master.

[@luckyman1071]

"The Guarantee"--believe it or not--is a self-working illusion, not of Mr. Jays's invention...but the presentation is pure Ricky. The outcome might vary, but the dealer always ends up with the winning hand. Nifty.

[@valmarsiglia]

I can think of an extremely easy way of pulling this off, but is there a source you could point me to such as a particular book or author, in case there's another way? I'm an amateur magician/mentalist if that helps, I even have Mnemonica and Aronson down cold! Thanks in advance for any help.

[@Vortex-gz8se]

My left ear enjoyed this video very much.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

DMTsleeper I've seen Mr. Jay's live show (from the front row, as a matter of fact) in Manhattan and I can assure you that he does no editing (nor does he need any) to "make it look like he is better than he really is". He IS that good.

[@anthonynavarro6074]

Michael Shaffer your lucky to have seen a master in person. He's amazing

[@bradmajors1886]

He's a legend.

[@ericssmith2014]

3:08 "Eddie, would you like to switch, or would you like to play mine?"

[@greenie95125]

Heads I win, tails you lose.

[@superchef78]

Amazing psychology

[@canadianbaka]

chilling understanding of conditioning and puppetry on display with that line

[@lancetschirhart7676]

Oh my god, I didn't hear that. Wow, bold.

[@martinkinn]

It's a form of "double bind" , an ericksonian hypnotic language pattern, two options which really are just one. "Would you like to sign contract now or prefer lunch first?"

[@The_Wrath_of_Conn]

Thank you for everything you have done for me Mr. Jay i never really did magic but you taught to be eloquent, a gentleman, a scholar, never sell myself short, and always be the light in the room! You will truly be missed, I’m glad you get to be with all your mentors again. They would all be so proud of how you carried on their legacies. R.I.P Mr. Jay ❤️❤️❤️

[@xtraflo]

Ricky Jay is one of my Favorites. I Love honesty with Magicians. He's not necessarily trying to WOW you with "Magic" or the Trick. He's simply showing you what Years of Practice in Manipulation can do.

[@sterger7]

Before I even knew he did this stuff, I saw him on The Heist in 2002. It was just a small role, but he had a certain something about him that was just cool that I liked. The way he spoke, the way he said things....just a good vibe.

[@marc7491]

Just finished watching the Heist for the 2nd or maybe the 3rd time. That's what drew me to this video.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

I’d seen him in Nolan’s The Prestige in a small role, and had also seen him in PTA’s Boogie Nights and Magnolia, the aforementioned Nolan film I had also read he was the magical consultant and found out he was a stage magician. Brilliant sleight-of-hand and great oral speaking skills to tell a story with the manipulations and tricks and some of the urban legends of the magic world!

[@nicklloyd9165]

He and David Mamet had a long friendship. Ricky is in several of his films, Heist included.

[@valmarsiglia]

He's also in Spanish Prisoner and House of Games, among other films. He was also a great character actor.

[@sonofsound]

I miss the master. Thank you for posting

[@MRGTR-94]

I've just recently found Ricky and wow what an interesting man! This conversation and his skills and magic are just beautiful!

[@jeffj2495]

Ricky Jay (1946 - 2018), was an absolute legend. Especially with cards. This vid is one of my favorites.

[@Napthalicious]

Absolutely brilliant. To see John C. in the circle makes it that much better. This is an art-form that goes far beyond simple 'card-magic'.The magician knows where a chosen card is, the mechanic knows where they all are.

[@jodyb1095]

RIP Ricky Jay

[@kev3d]

"Trying to win at pokers? Then learn how to shuffle so you get all 5 aces ya dingus. For your health."

[@valmarsiglia]

RIP to one of the all-time masters of the craft.

[@Nictator42]

my right ear is lonely. :P

[@homerco213]

I work with noise-canceling headphones at work. They work much better than normal earplugs, and most of the day I have only one ear covered. This sounds about right.

[@cryohellinc]

@@homerco213 That can't be good for your ears.

[@az7500]

Sublime skill , charisma and control

[@Whitpusmc]

It’s wonderful to see when a person, any person, who finds their perfect niche. The profession or hobby or whatever that they just seem so fitted for its as if that person was created just for that job or that job was created just for that person. And here’s one!

[@jeffj2495]

I agree. Ricky had many magic tricks, but he really liked the card tricks the best. RIP to the legend.

[@MikeSmith-vo2yt]

Seen Ricky Jay in a movie with Gene Hackman 2 nights ago called the heist. Not just magic tricks

[@jamesg1406]

R.I.P. magic man

[@iwas6750]

this is by far my favorite Ricky Jay video , I would love to know where it's published and how its done

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

Ricky Jay is the GOAT

[@rkitchen1967]

So many things in this life are not as they appear, but Mr. Jay was as great as advertised.

[@TheHyperQuasar]

Mozzie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nigelbryant7980]

Master of sleight of hand and presentation!

[@dddhhh2612]

Not too many 29-minute youtubes I can sit through, but this one . . . no problem!

[@DaveFisher1]

fantastic!

[@RickUmali]

"There won't be too much in the way of explanation..."

[@Craig2760]

Two X-Files guest stars at the table.

[@michgarv]

What a great video I just began watching it

[@billyraybar]

Amazing

[@professormancaptain4210]

3:08 "would you like to switch, or play mine?"

[@stevengray8663]

Capable with a deck of cards. That's quite the understatement

[@bigbigjoel9710]

He was an extremely interesting man.

[@Kleavers]

That second dealing pretty much makes you win every card game ever.

[@mr.goodsir3410]

combine it with bottom deal

[@rynoman18]

I feel like he has more control over the cards than he puts out. That's a master magician if I have ever seen one.

[@jeffj2495]

I once met a master card magician (not Ricky). I asked him if he could cut the cards and then tell me how many cards were in the piles. He was within 1 card. I bet Ricky Jay had the same dexterity.

[@davideskola1959]

The greatest. Smart, funny, genius

[@Chrishf3721]

One of a kind! The Master!

[@usmi921]

Ricky Jay....a Legend!

[@chrisfloyd9224]

He was an amazing guy

[@mygaffer]

This dude is awesome.

[@johnmaliga2359]

Tried it four different ways on two browsers, both mobile and desktop; the audio does not work. I can click on any of the suggestions to the right and get audio right away. The controls on the video don't change anything.

[@braunhausmedia]

He was a master. RIP.

[@rickrose5377]

Cosmologists tell us that no information in the Universe is ever lost: information is conserved. Where, now, is the genius that was imprinted on the mind of Ricky Jay? We're all impoverished by the loss of his wonderful personality -- unless it's alive somewhere. R.I.P., Ricky. I look forward to being entertained by you sometime in the (very distant) future.

[@LowEndMarauder]

I was thinking this exact same thing last night but couldn't word it as eloquently.

[@rickrose5377]

@@LowEndMarauder Thanks, Dan -- what a generous thing to say. I remember a line Mamet wrote for his character in 'The Spanish Prisoner': "Worry is like interest paid in advance on a debt that never comes due." Have a good weekend.

[@magicman1086]

Ace 3 suited or even ace 3 offsuit is an easy call for a 3x raise. Aces are also probably just a flat depending on stack sizes. I would probably fold the kings on the turn depending on the sizing. Rip Mr Jay. One of the greatest to ever handle a deck.

[@NealDamiano]

And that's why he was the master! RIP RJ

[@Carl6801force]

Legendary.

[@Cutstatus]

@DMTsleeper please explain what you mean. in what way does he edit his films to make himself look better?

[@Katalyzt]

Flawless! ♠️♥️♣️♦️ Ricky Jay will be missed. :O/ Katalyzt

[@ablam8]

It would have been great to travel with Ricky Jay.

[@QMPhilosophe]

A True miracle...one more and he is eligible for sainthood.

[@cadkoger]

RIP, Ricky

[@Ooger77]

28:29 Great shot of John C Reilly

[@espana2172]

a genius RIP RICKY JAY

[@treywest268]

Ricky Jay was the absolute best at card mechanicing and manipulation!!! He is truly missed.

[@patavinity1262]

Damn, those fucking mind games...

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

You have to give me 5 chances... too funny.

[@troydante]

WOW!

[@kyleb0gnar252]

is that john c reilly?

[@watson956]

I believe so, and the chap to his right appears to be another actor, Willie Garson.

[@edwardbronston1099]

I remember Garson from NYPD Blue...he played a nebbishey creep that lived in the building that Bobby Simone inherited.

[@watson956]

@@edwardbronston1099 He's still active. I remember him from Stargate SG-1, where he played Martin Lloyd in 3 episodes, including the comedy ep "200". I've watched SG-1 far too often. :)

[@rodneypratt4324]

Willie Garson good actor plays a con artist on white color and of course he was on Sex in the City

[@nickniehaus1763]

You're god damn right

[@jamesdevrees8663]

Godspeed from Ring 102.

[@IamtheLordofDoom]

I love it - Ricky says he's going to guarantee he'll win, and everybody just believes him :)

[@jmadratz]

At around 12:29, before showing the river card (the 4th 3), Ricky says that the man should know that Ricky doesn’t have 4th 3 card because Ricky would not have called the bets up until then if he had a 3. Will someone please explain that statement. I would think that if Ricky was holding (J,3), that he would not either call or raise.

[@zarrow50]

I am assuming he has sleeved his winning hand and one or two of the people behind him on in on it!

[@ignusa749]

any one sitting at a card table with mr jay is the sucker!! lol!!

[@RickUmali]

At the end: the Ace of Spades!

[@nickniehaus1763]

It took me until halfway through the video to realize god damn John C Reilly is in this

[@RazielXSR]

Also Willie Garson from White Collar

[@brianreeves4655]

RIP, Ricky Jay

[@barrytaylor2560]

'Do you want to switch or do you want to play mine?'. Flew right past them.

[@luckyman1071]

Some pretty fine culling @ ~18"...maybe a little Charlie Miller here? Nice.

[@TraumaER]

13:00 there's godlike magic, then there's whatever this is.

[@jeffj2495]

He was amazing, one of the very best magicians ever. This is one of my favorite vids. He was at a peak and enjoying it as well.

[@ericdew2021]

Need a higher resolution video. Can't make heads or tails of the cards.

[@SimpLeeBeth]

❤

[@anthonynavarro6074]

JJ Cale? Willie and john c Reilly. Cool

[@AxeMan808]

RIP

[@mikethered123]

Willie Garson sitting across the table? They both would have been guests on The X-Files.

[@benlessard74]

The right player (guy with the hat) always switch.. so giving the Straight Flush to RJ.

[@stick11x]

What deck is he using? info please..

[@JBzle-ol6yc]

+Aulia Rizky Bee Playing Cards

[@matwetton]

RIP Ricky.

[@stevezisk3415]

Mike Douglas, Totie Fields. Was That the Same Episode with Gene Simmons?

[@zenvagabond]

Who's at the table?

[@thebitterfig9903]

Seeing Ricky playing with Willie Garson. Ah.

[@gioveka]

This mono audio its rare huh aloskzkssk

[@RodZilla11]

Can you imagine how much money this guy has won over the years using this stuff?

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Probably got banned from every casino he was that good! 😂

[@sethl.1593]

Dose anyone know what brand/type of cards he's using?

[@kitsune9726]

The video quality is poor so it's hard to tell, but the backs seem to be little bitty diamonds. If that's the case, that would make them Bee Club Specials, pretty standard in Nevada casinos (the ones I am familiar with).

[@gabrielcroft3640]

Bee

[@heyalright_]

Wizard got in my brain

[@pax84111]

Holy Sh!t Yo...28:02 R.I.P. Sir

[@willthompson2701]

they were talking about a movie and i think all of them were in it what movie are they all talking about

[@6teezkid]

Will Thompson - The movie is “Chicago”. (Based on the Broadway musical of same name)

[@rickc-137___]

He was a great man. If you close yoyr eyes he sounds a bit like Terrence Mkenna

[@bwrpwr]

Eddie Sawyer!

[@bigbadbruins1]

How did he get a royal flush ?

[@Ayymoss]

That's Willie Garson?

[@BuzzStephenson]

Bonnie and Clyde

[@thomasidzikowski1520]

Willie Garson and Clancy Brown?

[@dmrrider1]

I can do that I just don't want to

[@spukduk5632]

3:07 OMG wyd step bro!?