He was also great in a small bit in Heist. My awareness of Ricky Jay started as Ricky as character actor and it wasn't until a few years later that I came to r

He was also great in a small bit in Heist. My awareness of Ricky Jay started as Ricky as character actor and it wasn't until a few years later that I came to realize just how much of a magic and sleight of hand wizard he was. If you get a chance I recommend 'Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay' in addition to the Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants mentioned elsewhere.