Don’t Be Lost in the Shuffle! Theatrical Screening Information and VOD Date Announcement.

Instead of “go fishing” around for where to watch the documentary Lost in the Shuffle after its Hot Docs premiere, there’s good news! This work is getting a few special nation-wide screenings this month (please see below for dates) with director Jon Ornoy and two-time world champion magician Shawn Farquhar in attendance! And on September 10th, it’ll be online to view on VOD.

This documentary wonderfully looks at how the 52 card deck of playing cards came about; from having its story literally impressed upon every card made since its invention, there’s a lot more mystique that gets revealed. You can read my review here, and if you get a chance, I highly recommend supporting your local independent cinema house! And I suspect this maestro of the legerdemain will offer up something new to entertain those in attendance.

Synopsis:

The common deck of playing cards has existed in one form or another since the 16th century. Ever since, sleight-of-hand artists have been doing tricks with them. For two-time world champion of magic Shawn Farquhar, these 52 cards are both an obsession and his occupation. As he starts conjuring ideas for a new trick, he becomes enamoured by the origins of the cards, in particular the King of Hearts, sometimes known as the Suicide King due to the sword embedded in his skull.

Embarking on his quest to delve deeper into this mystery, Farquhar visits some of the world’s most famous card technicians, gleefully observing their best illusions and incorporating elements of these exceptional plots into his new act. Hidden in the cards are the clues to an unsolved 500-year-old murder case. Throughout this exciting adventure full of secrets and intrigue, the magic unfolds right before our very eyes.

Lost in the Shuffle Showtimes

• Aug 22 @ 6:15PM PT
  Rio Theatre, Vancouver https://riotheatre.ca/movie/lost-in-the-shuffle/
• Aug 26 @ 9:30PM ET
  Revue Cinema, Toronto https://revuecinema.ca/films/revue-event-lost-in-the-shuffle-with-cast-and-director-in-attendance/
• Aug 27 @6:15PM ET
  Revue Cinema, Toronto
  https://revuecinema.ca/films/revue-event-lost-in-the-shuffle-with-cast-and-director-in-attendance/

Lost in the Shuffle Trailer:

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