Magician Ricky Jay on Arsenio in 1988

can we be friends you sound like some one that knows your stuff. i am into card magic for a bit but i only know basic stuff double lift lmao n some others. i want to learn the true greats n learn from them you sound informational. i wanna sink myself into some of the brilliant card magicians that ever lived n you sound like the right person to talk to.

Sure.

that "bent card" was staged...Ricky told Arsenio, backstage, to do that before he went on

explain the 3 card monte.. with the bent card!!

his sleight of hand is good so when he brings the 3 cards together he bends anotehr card and fixes the red one

yup he switched it

yeas but dham quick

good eye

Lee Asher, Dai Vernon (died), David Blaine, Larry Jennings (died), Joshua Jay,...

The list goes on.

Like I've said, by saying Ricky Jay's the best, is just a personal opinion, it's not a fact. He's not the best, although he's one of the best there is out there. His card-skills are great but that doesn't mean you can't apprehend his level of skill.

And, get worked up on what? You're the one who said: "Hands down, no one's better than Ricky Jay!" -> pretty much a fanboycomment. :D

I have to admit, I looked up lee vernon and was pretty impressed. He's not a big name from the looks of it though.

David Blaine on the other hand... His card tricks are the most basic that i've ever seen. I think you were just trying to fill the list. DB sucks the fat one.

So considering that you've stated your opinions of the best, i'll once again state mine. Ricky Jay, FOR THE WIN. The best ever.