Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) featured a cast of 5 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (67%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Dick Cavett, age 89. This film starred Ricky Jay and Dick Cavett.
67% still with us· verified cast40% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 67% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72 yrs
Deaths by Year
2018
Cast5 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ricky Jay Self | Self | Deceased | 26/06/1946 | 72 | 24/11/2018 | 66 |
 Dick Cavett Narrator | Narrator | Living | 19/11/1936 | 89 | — | 76 |
Winston Simon Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David Mamet Self | Self | Living | 30/11/1947 | 78 | — | 65 |
Persi Diaconis Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |