Ricky Jay combines his talents as a sleight of hand expert, historian of cons and cheats, and lover of poker and poker music in this remarkable CD/DVD deluxe set that celebrates the history, the language and literature, the art and the music of poker.
21 songs of hustlers, reprobates, blacklegs, scallywags and the passions and pleasures of the game. The deluxe gift box also includes a bonus dvd starring Ricky Jay performing some unbelievable deception at the card table, a 72 page color book with an in - depth essay written by Jay and beautiful reproductions from his incredible collection of art and memorabilia and - if all that weren't enough - a custom poker pack from the U. S. Playing Card Company.
This deluxe box set features 21great tracks and includes a rare BONUS DVD of Ricky Jay performing some of his incredible deceptions
Fantastic collection of great tunes and legendary artists, including Robert Johnson, Patsy Cline and Bob Dylan!
Includes a 76 page full color book, written by Ricky Jay, about the language and the lore of poker, complete with historical illustrations, memorabilia and rare art
High profile publicity campaign includes television appearances and major press breaks
Ricky Jay's incredible career includes stage (his legendary show Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants is Just finished a critically - acclaimed run in L. A and moves to London in October), television (Deadwood, Kidnapped), film (The Prestige, Heist, Boogie Nights), books (Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women) and much more. He has a devoted fan - base that eagerly collects his books, DVDs and merchandise! TRACKLISTING
1. DARKTOWN POKER CLUB - Phil Harris 2. RAMBLIN' GAMBLIN' WILLIE - Bob Dylan 3. ETIENNE GONNA DIE - Saint Etienne 4. TURN THE CARDS SLOWLY - Patsy Cline 5. FIVE CARD STUD - Lor ne Greene 6. DON'T TURN THE CARD - Memphis Minnie 7. POLITICS AND POKER - Howard Da Silva 8. LITTLE QUEEN OF SPADES - Robert Johnson 9. DOLAN'S POKER PARTY - Frank Crumit 10. POKER PLAYING BABY - Harry Willis 11. ACE IN THE HOLE - Anita O'Day 12. POKER WOMAN BLUES - Blind Blake 13. GAMBLER'S GUITAR - Merle Travis 14. WILD CARD - Tex Williams 15. DARKTOWN POKER CLUB - Bert Williams 16. ACE OF SPADES - O. V Wright 17. MR GOLD AND MR MUDD - Townes Van Zandt 18. THE ROVING GAMBLER - Country Gentlemen 19. ACE IN THE HOLE - Dave Van Ronk 20. BEDSPRING POKER - Mississippi Sheiks 21. POLITICS AND POKER (reprise) - Howard Da Silva
DVD: FORM Presents "RICKY JAY PLAYS POKER" Starring: RICKY JAY And WILLIE GARSON, EDDIE GORODETSKY, J. J. JOHNSTON, JEFF JONES, JOHN C. REILLY
2009 Wizard Headquarters
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