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Jay, Ricky, 1946-2018
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Richard Jay Potash was an American stage magician, actor and writer. In addition to sleight of hand, he was known for his card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter. He also wrote extensively on magic and its history. Jay was born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn to Shirley (Katz) and Samuel Potash.[1] A member of a middle-class Jewish family, he grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Jay first performed in public at the age of seven, in 1953, when he appeared on the tel...