But he was a rubbish actor. His is a jarring presence in the movies that Mamet ill-advisedly cast him in. Don't get me wrong, brilliant man and a unique magician but, no actor...
I get rather emotional when watching this. A woman who has experienced, at least to her, something supremely profound and life-altering. Who are we to question her sense of wonder? The beauty of illusion is accepting the unreality and illogic of it all. To take away from that makes us less human.
She nailed it: artistry. Whether it's a poem, a paiting, a work of music, a film, or some one pulling off a masterful trick of deception for entertainment purposes.
I wrote earlier tonight that Kostya Kimlat's Triumph was the best magic trick...I stand corrected. Ricky Jay producing the block of ice takes the cake.
Lol. It’s a character he was playing. He was playing the character of a real hustler / con artist back in the 1900’s. The sense of urgency, the hostile manner and the fast talk confuses the victim and it also becomes a sort of challenge. The victim feels that his ego has been threatened and so is more likely to accept Ricky’s bet, which is what Ricky wants anyways
You can see the first idiot, not really, he’s actually smart, he didn’t fall for the scam, but the hostility manner of Ricky and and anger pressured the victim to fall into his own trap and he eventually agreed to bet $20 as opposed to not getting anything. That’s what separates a great con man from a rookie my friend. He’ll forcefully drain you out of your money even if you’re aware of his scams
Ricky is incredible, but that woman becoming emotional is plain silly. It's obvious that the ice was a set up, prearranged with the restaurant and inserted on the table by the staff when she was distracted.
As a kid I had little interaction with magic (Christian parents) & growing up I thought Ricky was just some quirky actor dude. Then I discovered TH-cam. Lol. Flawless technique & the best patter Even knowing how his illusions work. It’s still a wonder to watch
This is one of the sweetest anecdotes ever! I love revisiting it.
Ricky was a hell of a talent!!
Ricky's skill is unmatched. His sense of humor and presentation are legendary. He was a magnificent entertainer. He had it all.
But he was a rubbish actor. His is a jarring presence in the movies that Mamet ill-advisedly cast him in. Don't get me wrong, brilliant man and a unique magician but, no actor...
@@a34rwl My guess is - Ricky would laugh and agree with you.
I get rather emotional when watching this. A woman who has experienced, at least to her, something supremely profound and life-altering. Who are we to question her sense of wonder? The beauty of illusion is accepting the unreality and illogic of it all. To take away from that makes us less human.
@@michaelmcdonald8452 I think that if you read some other comments with this video your question will be answered.
She nailed it: artistry. Whether it's a poem, a paiting, a work of music, a film, or some one pulling off a masterful trick of deception for entertainment purposes.
I wrote earlier tonight that Kostya Kimlat's Triumph was the best magic trick...I stand corrected. Ricky Jay producing the block of ice takes the cake.
What an astonishing, breath-suspending story.
Beautiful and well told account of this illusion art performance.
OR
her relaying the story
IS
part of the trick
That's why it took two hours to get to the restaurant. Some people!
???
Please enlighten us with your wisdom.
a 1 cubic foot block of ice weighs 57 pounds. She could not have listed that unless it was hallowed out.
hallowed for the religious, maybe for real people, 57lbs , 25 kilos is doable, I mean do you think she is lying? Get a grip
He got annoyed when showing off at poker with some sort of hand set up so you couldn't win against him
Lol. It’s a character he was playing. He was playing the character of a real hustler / con artist back in the 1900’s. The sense of urgency, the hostile manner and the fast talk confuses the victim and it also becomes a sort of challenge. The victim feels that his ego has been threatened and so is more likely to accept Ricky’s bet, which is what Ricky wants anyways
You can see the first idiot, not really, he’s actually smart, he didn’t fall for the scam, but the hostility manner of Ricky and and anger pressured the victim to fall into his own trap and he eventually agreed to bet $20 as opposed to not getting anything. That’s what separates a great con man from a rookie my friend. He’ll forcefully drain you out of your money even if you’re aware of his scams
@@younesmohssen8158 I remember seeing it years ago when he was trying to get the guy to place money, lol
The guy was like You're working the cards
@@zarrow50 The guy was a prick. The producers were being a holes. If they were going after him they don't get it.
so this woman... she's a liar, right?
And a bit of a tramp if you ask me.
Why a tramp? Hahahaha!
Ricky is incredible, but that woman becoming emotional is plain silly. It's obvious that the ice was a set up, prearranged with the restaurant and inserted on the table by the staff when she was distracted.
As a kid I had little interaction with magic (Christian parents) & growing up I thought Ricky was just some quirky actor dude. Then I discovered TH-cam. Lol. Flawless technique & the best patter Even knowing how his illusions work. It’s still a wonder to watch
I can't tell which story is more amazing, the shower dollar bill story or this block of ice story.