Kino Lorber has acquired all US rights to Molly Bernstein and Alan Edelstein’s Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors Of Ricky Jay. 

The film debuted at the 2012 New York Film Festival and Kino Lorber will launch in theatres at New York’s Film Forum on Apr 17 followed by a national release.

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors Of Ricky Jay presents an intimate portrait of the multi-talented magician, author, historian and actor.

Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber negotiated the deal with Submarine head Josh Braun on behalf of producers Molly Bernstein and Alan Edelstein.