Ricky Jay and Steve Martin
For reasons that escape me right now, I found myself reading an extensive article about magician [Ricky Jay](http://rickyjay.com/) . I first heard of him from one of the many David Mamet films that feature him in a supporting role. He’s worked in the entertainment industry for quite some time now, and has several interesting friends – including one Steve Martin. I’m not ashamed to admit I’m a fan of Martin’s. I think it was *LA Story* that did it, really. That, and his assembled book of short essays called *Pure Drivel* . He seems to understand the necessary balance between scholatship and sillyness (something the gents from Monty Python also groked). Unfortunately, lately, he seems to have been doing a lot more of the silly – or, more accurately (and sadly) – banal. Oh well, it pays the bills, I suppose.
Anyway, when I learnt that collaborated on a comedy sketch about magic, I just had to see it. Luckily, Google and one of those video-sharing sites came to the rescue. So now, I present to you, gentle reader: The Great Flydini !