Penn and Teller hired Johnny Thompson to consult on their magic show as soon as the duo began their career and Johnny has been with them ever since. "Gambler's Ballad" follows Penn and Johnny's progress as Thompson teaches Penn his signature card act. Numerous well known figures from the magic world reminisce and wax philosophic about the unparalleled knowledge and profound influence Johnny Thompson has had on their own careers as well as the history and current state of the art of magic.
Unfortunately the movie Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Emery Emery | Director |
| Writing | Emery Emery | Writer |
| Production | Penn Jillette | Producer |
| Production | Emily Zolten Jillette | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Mike Jonesy Jones | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Buck Bowen | Editor |
| Camera | Reid Nicewonder | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Buck Bowen | Director of Photography |
