Bob Dylan has made many different connections throughout the years. The 84-year-old American icon often turns up in the least likely of places, my favorite of which being the random episode of the History Channel's Pawn Stars, where he signs a copy of his album "Self Portrait." It's such a strange yet fitting moment to see the artist in, and I think it's extremely emblematic of his position in pop culture.
The friendships and influences Dylan has found himself enamored with throughout the years have no boundaries, whether it be musicians, actors, or in this case, a magician.
Dylan recently took to his X account to post birthday wishes to Ricky Jay, an American magician who passsed back in 2018.
Happy birthday Ricky Jay. You’re truly missed. You took a lot of magic out of the world when you left. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Zf0P7Qt3OI
— Bob Dylan (@bobdylan) June 26, 2025Jay was an incredibly respected magician, having been called one of the greatest sleight of hand artists in a New Yorker profile piece. He was a student of magic as an art, and he wrote extensively about it throughout his life. He was a true professional of the art. He must have had an effect on Dylan, as he still remembers Jay long after his passing. Fans left many comments remembering Jay in the replies to the post.
"A great entertainer of a bygone era. A true American master with such a personality. Loved him particularly in those Mamet films; they definitely speak the same language, Mamet and Jay."
"Legendary artists recognize legendary artists."
"Bob always remembers his friends."
"Two great American Originals. And RJ so brilliant and unique in all those great Mamet and PTA films. RIP."
Happy late birthday to the great Ricky Jay. We're all blessed to have the greats recognizing the greats like this, even as the years go on.
Related: Bob Dylan, 84, Makes Beautifully Heartfelt Tribute to Brian Wilson
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