Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2013)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $152,449Details
OpusData ID: 185240100
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Synopsis

Ricky Jay is a magician, author, historian and actor -- and a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. Deceptive Practice traces Jay's achievements and influences, from his apprenticeship at age 4 with his grandfather, to such now-forgotten legends as Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini and his primary mentors, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Featuring rare footage from his 1970s TV appearances (doing 3-card Monte with Steve Martin on The Dinah Shore Show) and told in Jay's inimitable voice, this is a remarkable journey inside the secretive world of magic and the small circle of eccentrics who are its perpetual devotees.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,802 (9.1% of total gross)
Legs:11.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $212,074

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,484 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,301-24,400) 24,364 $152,449
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,181 $152,449

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 17th, 2013 (Limited) by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 minutes
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Keywords: Stage Magician, Confidence Men, Movie Business, Biography
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Hopscotch Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Top 2013 Theater Average 97 $13,802 Apr 19, 2013 5

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,484 $152,449
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,901-12,000) 11,928 $212,074
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,463 $152,449
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2013 (Rank 301-400) 305 $152,449
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,181 $152,449
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,261 $212,074
Top 2013 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 146 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,427 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,175 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 801-900) 809 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 701-800) 730 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,821 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies 35 $152,449

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 19, 2013 69 $13,802   1 $13,802   $18,984 1
Apr 26, 2013 74 $9,527 -31% 1 $9,527   $34,856 2
May 3, 2013 76 $8,104 -15% 4 $2,026   $47,865 3
May 10, 2013 86 $4,232 -48% 3 $1,411   $58,292 4
May 17, 2013 65 $9,697 +129% 1 $9,697   $70,245 5
May 31, 2013 50 $9,306   5 $1,861   $96,513 7
Jun 7, 2013 60 $6,252 -33% 7 $893   $106,769 8
Jun 14, 2013 86 $965 -85% 4 $241   $111,549 9
Jun 21, 2013 87 $852 -12% 2 $426   $112,819 10
Jun 28, 2013 65 $4,539 +433% 2 $2,270   $117,358 11
Jul 12, 2013 57 $2,176   1 $2,176   $129,928 13
Jul 19, 2013 81 $3,243 +49% 2 $1,622   $134,593 14
Jul 26, 2013 60 $5,318 +64% 4 $1,330   $143,782 15
Aug 2, 2013 75 $2,188 -59% 1 $2,188   $146,550 16
Aug 9, 2013 96 $267 -88% 1 $267   $146,817 17
Aug 16, 2013 108 $248 -7% 1 $248   $147,319 18
Aug 23, 2013 101 $567 +129% 2 $284   $147,986 19
Sep 13, 2013 96 $1,063   1 $1,063   $149,117 22
Sep 20, 2013 113 $366 -66% 1 $366   $150,407 23
Sep 27, 2013 105 $166 -55% 1 $166   $151,389 24

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2013 88 $5,182   1 $5,182   $5,182 1
Apr 19, 2013 69 $20,147 +289% 1 $20,147   $25,329 2
Apr 26, 2013 69 $14,432 -28% 1 $14,432   $39,761 3
May 3, 2013 76 $14,299 -1% 4 $3,575   $54,060 4
May 10, 2013 88 $6,488 -55% 3 $2,163   $60,548 5
May 17, 2013 69 $14,710 +127% 1 $14,710   $75,258 6
May 24, 2013 67 $11,949 -19% 3 $3,983   $87,207 7
May 31, 2013 55 $13,310 +11% 5 $2,662   $100,517 8
Jun 7, 2013 68 $10,067 -24% 7 $1,438   $106,769 9
Jun 14, 2013 90 $1,383 -86% 4 $346   $111,967 10
Jun 21, 2013 97 $852 -38% 2 $426   $112,819 11
Jul 12, 2013 67 $3,598   2 $1,799   $131,350 14
Jul 19, 2013 67 $7,114 +98% 3 $2,371   $138,464 15
Jul 26, 2013 60 $5,898 -17% 4 $1,475   $144,362 16
Aug 2, 2013 78 $2,188 -63% 2 $1,094   $146,550 17
Aug 9, 2013 101 $521 -76% 2 $261   $147,071 18
Aug 16, 2013 97 $348 -33% 1 $348   $147,419 19
Aug 23, 2013 92 $1,458 +319% 3 $486   $148,877 20
Sep 13, 2013 - $1,164   1 $1,164   $150,041 23
Sep 20, 2013 99 $1,182 +2% 2 $591   $151,223 24
Sep 27, 2013 96 $788 -33% 2 $394   $152,011 25
Oct 4, 2013 110 $438 -44% 1 $438   $152,449 26

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Documentary Subject(s)

Ricky Jay    Himself

Narrator(s)

Dick Cavett    Himself

Interviewee(s)

David Mamet    Himself
Winston Simone    Himself
Persi Diaconis    Himself
Suzie MacKenzie    Herself
Michael Weber    Himself
Fred Neumann    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Molly Bernstein    Director
Alan Edelstein    Director
Molly Bernstein    Producer
Alan Edelstein    Producer
Alicia Sams    Producer
Philip Dolan    Producer
Cathy Greenwold    Executive Producer
Terry Gross    Executive Producer
Mark Singer    Co-Executive Producer
Peter Block    Co-Executive Producer
Ronald Guttman    Co-Executive Producer
Winston Simone    Associate Producer
David Simone    Associate Producer
Michael Weber    Creative Consultant
Edward Marritz    Cinematographer
Ben Wolf    Cinematographer
Joey Forsyte    Cinematographer
Molly Bernstein    Editor
Claire Manchon    Composer
Oliver Manchon    Composer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 5th, 2013

November 7th, 2013

It's a big week with several first run releases, some big TV on DVD, releases, and more to deal with. The only one that truly rises to the level of Pick of the Week is Mad Men: Season Six, but the screener arrived late and I hate awarding Pick of the Week to a title when that happens. The only other release I really want to see is White House Down, but that's more guilty pleasure than Pick of the Week. I guess it goes to Mad Men: Season Six on DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Limited Releases: Crowded House

April 19th, 2013

There are not a huge number of films on this weeks list, but there are some big releases in terms of theater counts. In fact, there is a trio of films opening in more than 100 theaters and there is a slim chance one of them will be a breakout hit. If I were a betting man, I would go with Home Run. Its reviews are weak, but churchgoers tend not to listen to critics. There are also a trio of documentaries, and a trio of Canadian films. Hopefully there will be at least a couple surprise hits in the bunch. More...


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Synopsis

Ricky Jay is a magician, author, historian and actor -- and a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. Deceptive Practice traces Jay's achievements and influences, from his apprenticeship at age 4 with his grandfather, to such now-forgotten legends as Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini and his primary mentors, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Featuring rare footage from his 1970s TV appearances (doing 3-card Monte with Steve Martin on The Dinah Shore Show) and told in Jay's inimitable voice, this is a remarkable journey inside the secretive world of magic and the small circle of eccentrics who are its perpetual devotees.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,802 (9.1% of total gross)
Legs:11.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $212,074

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,484 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,301-24,400) 24,364 $152,449
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,181 $152,449

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 17th, 2013 (Limited) by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Stage Magician, Confidence Men, Movie Business, Biography
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Hopscotch Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Top 2013 Theater Average 97 $13,802 Apr 19, 2013 5

Documentary Subject(s)

Ricky Jay    Himself

Narrator(s)

Dick Cavett    Himself

Interviewee(s)

David Mamet    Himself
Winston Simone    Himself
Persi Diaconis    Himself
Suzie MacKenzie    Herself
Michael Weber    Himself
Fred Neumann    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Molly Bernstein    Director
Alan Edelstein    Director
Molly Bernstein    Producer
Alan Edelstein    Producer
Alicia Sams    Producer
Philip Dolan    Producer
Cathy Greenwold    Executive Producer
Terry Gross    Executive Producer
Mark Singer    Co-Executive Producer
Peter Block    Co-Executive Producer
Ronald Guttman    Co-Executive Producer
Winston Simone    Associate Producer
David Simone    Associate Producer
Michael Weber    Creative Consultant
Edward Marritz    Cinematographer
Ben Wolf    Cinematographer
Joey Forsyte    Cinematographer
Molly Bernstein    Editor
Claire Manchon    Composer
Oliver Manchon    Composer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 5th, 2013

November 7th, 2013

It's a big week with several first run releases, some big TV on DVD, releases, and more to deal with. The only one that truly rises to the level of Pick of the Week is Mad Men: Season Six, but the screener arrived late and I hate awarding Pick of the Week to a title when that happens. The only other release I really want to see is White House Down, but that's more guilty pleasure than Pick of the Week. I guess it goes to Mad Men: Season Six on DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Limited Releases: Crowded House

April 19th, 2013

There are not a huge number of films on this weeks list, but there are some big releases in terms of theater counts. In fact, there is a trio of films opening in more than 100 theaters and there is a slim chance one of them will be a breakout hit. If I were a betting man, I would go with Home Run. Its reviews are weak, but churchgoers tend not to listen to critics. There are also a trio of documentaries, and a trio of Canadian films. Hopefully there will be at least a couple surprise hits in the bunch. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,484 $152,449
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,901-12,000) 11,928 $212,074
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,463 $152,449
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2013 (Rank 301-400) 305 $152,449
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,181 $152,449
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,261 $212,074
Top 2013 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 146 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,427 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,175 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 801-900) 809 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 701-800) 730 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,821 $152,449
All Time Domestic Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies 35 $152,449

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 19, 2013 69 $13,802   1 $13,802   $18,984 1
Apr 26, 2013 74 $9,527 -31% 1 $9,527   $34,856 2
May 3, 2013 76 $8,104 -15% 4 $2,026   $47,865 3
May 10, 2013 86 $4,232 -48% 3 $1,411   $58,292 4
May 17, 2013 65 $9,697 +129% 1 $9,697   $70,245 5
May 31, 2013 50 $9,306   5 $1,861   $96,513 7
Jun 7, 2013 60 $6,252 -33% 7 $893   $106,769 8
Jun 14, 2013 86 $965 -85% 4 $241   $111,549 9
Jun 21, 2013 87 $852 -12% 2 $426   $112,819 10
Jun 28, 2013 65 $4,539 +433% 2 $2,270   $117,358 11
Jul 12, 2013 57 $2,176   1 $2,176   $129,928 13
Jul 19, 2013 81 $3,243 +49% 2 $1,622   $134,593 14
Jul 26, 2013 60 $5,318 +64% 4 $1,330   $143,782 15
Aug 2, 2013 75 $2,188 -59% 1 $2,188   $146,550 16
Aug 9, 2013 96 $267 -88% 1 $267   $146,817 17
Aug 16, 2013 108 $248 -7% 1 $248   $147,319 18
Aug 23, 2013 101 $567 +129% 2 $284   $147,986 19
Sep 13, 2013 96 $1,063   1 $1,063   $149,117 22
Sep 20, 2013 113 $366 -66% 1 $366   $150,407 23
Sep 27, 2013 105 $166 -55% 1 $166   $151,389 24

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2013 88 $5,182   1 $5,182   $5,182 1
Apr 19, 2013 69 $20,147 +289% 1 $20,147   $25,329 2
Apr 26, 2013 69 $14,432 -28% 1 $14,432   $39,761 3
May 3, 2013 76 $14,299 -1% 4 $3,575   $54,060 4
May 10, 2013 88 $6,488 -55% 3 $2,163   $60,548 5
May 17, 2013 69 $14,710 +127% 1 $14,710   $75,258 6
May 24, 2013 67 $11,949 -19% 3 $3,983   $87,207 7
May 31, 2013 55 $13,310 +11% 5 $2,662   $100,517 8
Jun 7, 2013 68 $10,067 -24% 7 $1,438   $106,769 9
Jun 14, 2013 90 $1,383 -86% 4 $346   $111,967 10
Jun 21, 2013 97 $852 -38% 2 $426   $112,819 11
Jul 12, 2013 67 $3,598   2 $1,799   $131,350 14
Jul 19, 2013 67 $7,114 +98% 3 $2,371   $138,464 15
Jul 26, 2013 60 $5,898 -17% 4 $1,475   $144,362 16
Aug 2, 2013 78 $2,188 -63% 2 $1,094   $146,550 17
Aug 9, 2013 101 $521 -76% 2 $261   $147,071 18
Aug 16, 2013 97 $348 -33% 1 $348   $147,419 19
Aug 23, 2013 92 $1,458 +319% 3 $486   $148,877 20
Sep 13, 2013 - $1,164   1 $1,164   $150,041 23
Sep 20, 2013 99 $1,182 +2% 2 $591   $151,223 24
Sep 27, 2013 96 $788 -33% 2 $394   $152,011 25
Oct 4, 2013 110 $438 -44% 1 $438   $152,449 26

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,301-24,400) 24,364 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 22,601-22,700) 22,699 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,543 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 20,901-21,000) 20,929 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,590 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,365 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,809 $152,449
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies 86 $152,449

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.