Have you seen the movie, Lost in the Shuffle? I've posted about it several times here on this blog and mentioned it on my podcast. Have you seen it? Well, if you missed it, there is good news, you can now see it on Youtube.com or Amazon Prime. You will have to either rent it or buy it. I bought it, trust me, it's more than worth it.
What is this movie about? It's the history of playing cards, it's magic history, it's magic. In a way it feels like revealing our ancestry, because those of us who do card magic know it becomes part of your identity, part of who we are. This is frankly a brilliant concept for a documentary. Shawn Farquhar is the main character driving the story. Along the way he speaks with other magicians and historians. He learns how the first playing cards were made. Why cards had a similar appearance through the ages. And mostly, he uncovers WHO these court cards represent. Because behind this mystery, is yet another mystery that is to be unveiled. To be very specific, it's about a potential murder mystery being locked into the images of playing cards for 400 years!
Jon Ornoy is the producer of the film. Together, he and Shawn have created a fascinating story. Shawn as an onstage performer exudes enthusiasm. He is the same here in the documentary, his enthusiasm for the subject matter in infectious and you can't help but want to learn more and more as the story unfolds. He travels the Globe to uncover the secrets behind this age old murder mystery. Guest magicians include Alexandra Duvivier from France, Juan Tamariz from Spain, Michael Vincent from England and Richard Turner from America.
I enjoy magic history documentaries as a general rule. This one is a lot of fun and has another twist to it, that you'll need to see to discover. You really need to take the time to watch this documentary. It's well worth your time and investment!!!
You can rent or buy Lost in the Shuffle on the following platforms: In the U.S. iTunes/AppleTV, Youtube, Microsoft/Xbox, Fandango at Home. Go here for a complete listing of LIVE events and where to see the movie online
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