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Dealt (2017)

One of the most renowned card magicians of all time, Richard Turner, astounds audiences around the world with his legendary sleight of hand. What they may not even realize -- and what makes his achievements all the more amazing -- is that he is completely blind. Charting Turner's colorful life from his tumultuous childhood to the present, Dealt reveals how through determination and force of will, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to rise to the top of his profession. It’s both a tantalizing, up-close look at the secretive world of magic and a candid, awe-inspiring portrait of a man who lives beyond his limitations.

Directed by:   Luke Korem

Lord Montagu Documentary Available on VOD June 17, 2015

Lord Montagu a documentary feature by Luke Korem from Gravitas Ventures will be available for VOD on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

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The fascinating inside story of one of Britain’s most controversial and iconic aristocrats of the twentieth century – Lord Edward Montagu of Beaulieu.

As the youngest member in parliament and sole heir to his family’s 7,000-acre English estate,…

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Trailer: ‘Dealt’ Doc About Blind Magician Richard Turner Will Blow Your Mind

I recently attended an event at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood where I got to see blind magician Richard Turner perform a series of card tricks. I say this without a shred of the hyperbole that is rampant on the Internet these days: my mind was blown. I’m not even someone who is particularly interested in magic or cards and yet I would say that it was one of the most mind-boggling and electrifying performances I’ve ever seen. I was sitting just a few feet from Turner and I can’t even fathom how he was able to do what he did with a deck of cards. Milt Larson, the founder of the Magic Castle says that “people repeatedly say of Richard Turner that it is the most astounding act of sheer skill they have ever witnessed.” I couldn’t agree more.

I spoke to Turner as well as the people who are shooting a documentary about his remarkable life called Dealt. “Richard Turner is extraordinary,” said Dealt’s writer/director Luke Korem. “His talent is mesmerizing and character is larger than life.” He is simply the greatest card mechanic/manipulator the world has ever seen. For a taste of Richard Turner’s skills, check out the new teaser trailer for the documentary:

Dealt will chronicle Richard Turner’s unpredictable journey of self-discovery after he lost his sight at the age of nine because of a degenerative disease. In his formative years, Turner battled with drugs and alcohol and felt increasingly helpless and defeated. But when the young man picked up a deck of cards, his life changed forever. Mentored by Dai Vernon, known as the only man who was ever able to fool Harry Houdini, Turner soon became the greatest card magician of our time. Not only has he astounded the world with his talent, he is also a speaker who motivates others to “deal with the hand they’ve been dealt in life.”