HOT Docs Review
Lost in the Shuffle
Directed and written by: Jon Ornoy
Country: Canada Time: 100 min.
Starring: Richard Turner, Shawn Farquhar, Alexandra Duvivier, Juan Tamariz, Michael Vincent
Production Company: Animal Mother Films
Production Company: Animal Mother Films
Can you make a documentary about a deck of playing cards interesting? Yes, you can!
Here's my take on Lost in the Shuffle the documentary screening at the 2024 Hot Docs Film Festival.
I don't know anything about magic but I was thoroughly entertained watching the journey of Canadian Magician Shawn Farquhar as he traveled around the world meeting up with fellow Magicians and Historians trying to uncover the hidden secrets of the evolution of a deck of playing cards.
He seeks to uncover a murder mystery of a King in England as depicted in over 400 years of playing cards a tool of the trade for most Magicians. Farquhar made an interesting discovery that led him on a windy, plot-twisting journey.
Highly entertaining characters and a well-told story that is also visually appealing.
You will say "huh" when hidden secrets are revealed.
Lost in the Shuffle had 2 screenings at the www.hotdocs.ca look out for it if it gets picked up for wide release soon. If you are a budding magician you will be extra chuffed.
I couldn't find distribution details but I am fairly certain this will be available to see in a theatre or streaming soon.
www.hotdocs.ca
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