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For over 40 years Penn & Teller have defied labels—and at times physics and good taste-- by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.

With sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Fallon to Friends, The Simpsons to Colbert, Modern Family to Big Bang Theory, comedy’s most enduring team show no signs of slowing down.

With an amazing eight wins as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year,” their 18-year run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino makes them the longest running and one of the most-beloved headline acts in Las Vegas history, outselling every other resident magician on The Strip.

Currently they host the hit series Penn & Teller: Fool Us! for The CW Network, on which up-and-comers and magic veterans try to fool Penn & Teller for a chance to star in the duo’s hit Las Vegas stage show. The show was nominated for a 2017 Critic’s Choice Award and will return for a sixth hit season in June 2019.

Their acclaimed Showtime series, Penn & Teller: BS! was nominated for 13 Emmys and was the longest-running series in the history of the network. The show tackled the fakes and frauds behind such topics as alien abduction, psychics and bottled water.

Along the way, they’ve written New York Times Best-Sellers, hosted their own Emmy-nominated variety show for FX, starred in their own specials for ABC, NBC and Comedy Central and produced the critically lauded feature film documentary The Aristocrats. Their acclaimed documentary, Tim’s Vermeer, follows Texas-based inventor Tim Jenison on his quest to discover the methods used by Dutch Master painter Johannes Vermeer. The Sony Pictures Classics film was nominated for a BAFTA and shortlisted for the 2014 Oscars.

As individuals, they are just as prolific. Teller directed versions of Macbeth and The Tempest that toured to raves from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, co-wrote and directed the Off-Broadway thriller Play Dead and has written two books. Penn has written three books, including the New York Times Best Sellers, “God No!” and 2017’s “Presto”. He hosted the NBC game show Identity and donned his ballroom shoes for ABC’s hit Dancing With The Stars. Penn also showed his business savvy on two seasons of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.

With inclusions in the New York Times Crossword Puzzle, as answers on Jeopardy and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, their status as cultural icons and the preeminent duo in comedy was once again reinforced when Katy Perry personally asked them to co-star in the video for her #1 song, “Waking Up in Vegas.”

Penn & Teller recently returned to Broadway in a triumphant smash six-week long engagement that USA Today called, “Deliciously unsettling.” It was the highest-grossing non-musical on Broadway for its entire run.

Penn & Teller STAGE CREDITS

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Broadway Revival, 2000
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Producer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
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Review Roundup: STALKER Opens at New World Stages


Directed by “Eurovision” mastermind Edward Af Sillén, Stalker just celebrated its opening night Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show!

Photos: First Look at Illusionist Show STALKER at New World Stages


Penn & Teller produce Brynolf & Ljung in their New York theatrical debut, Stalker, which combines street magic, stunning illusions and physical mentalism, leaving audiences both thrilled and mystified. Check out all new photos here!

Swedish Magicians Bring STALKER to New York's New World Stages


The Swedish magicians Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung were among the first ever to succeed in fooling the legendary Penn & Teller in the first season of the program 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us!'. Now Penn & Teller is producing Brynolf & Ljung's New York debut: 'Stalker'. Premiere April 1 at New World Stages - a stone's throw from Times Square in New York.

Magicians and Illusionists Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung to Present STALKER at New World Stages


Now Penn & Teller will produce Brynolf & Ljung in their New York theatrical debut, Stalker, which combines street magic, stunning illusions and physical mentalism, leaving audiences both thrilled and mystified. 

Rachel Ling Gordon to Join PENN & TELLER: FOOL US Season 10


Rachel Ling Gordon is a magician, actor, singer, pianist, and model. Watch her on Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 10 on Friday, February 2nd at 8pm ET.

Photos/Video: First Look at DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC Special on CBS With Amber Riley, Jason Alexander & More


CBS' DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC will include Jason Alexander performing “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”; Zachary Levi will perform “Jolly Holliday”; Skylar Astin and Amanda Kloots will perform “Put on a Happy Face”; Amber Riley will sing “Chim Chim Cheree”; and more. Watch videos and check out photos now!

Penn & Teller to Play The State Theatre New Jersey in September


State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment will present Penn & Teller on Saturday, September 23 at 8:00PM.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: KEVIN QUANTUM: MOMENTUM, Assembly


Epic scale stunts and mind-blowing magic in a spectacle that swings from edge-of-your-seat astonishment to belly laughs. Illusionist and inventor Kevin was trained by Penn & Teller, has had sell-outs at Edinburgh Fringe and reached the final stages of Britain's Got Talent with his death defying, stunning magic.

THE FOOLERS, Curated By Penn & Teller, Comes To The Fisher Theatre in September


Curated and endorsed by the celebrated duo, Penn & Teller, The Foolers is a new interactive live production that brings four of the world's best illusionists together on stage for an interactive and irreverent evening of mind-bending magic. The Foolers, produced by Mills Entertainment, materializes at The Fisher Theatre for one show only Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m.

The Hanover Theatre To Present PENN & TELLER PRESENTS THE FOOLERS And More This Summer


The Hanover Theatre has announced that Emmy Award-winning journalist Blair Miller and PFAS Law Firms will be joining the Film Screening and Expert Panel of Burned: Protecting the Protectors. In addition, tickets are now on sale for Penn & Teller present The Foolers!

State Theatre New Jersey And Metropolitan Entertainment Present PENN & TELLER


State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Penn & Teller on Saturday, September 23 at 8:00PM.

Magicians Penn & Teller Come to the Fred Kavli Theatre in October


World famous magicians Penn & Teller bring amazing magic, tremendous trickery and hilarious antics to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 8:00 pm.

Feature: MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE Amazes Fans at Penn & Teller Theater in Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino


Magician Michael Carbonaro, star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect, will bring his shenanigans, humor, and magic to Las Vegas. Penn & Teller Present: Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage will be performed at the Penn & Teller Theater in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino through July 10.

BWW Review: MAGIC GOES WRONG, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh


​Mischief Theatre has brought their characteristic “Goes Wrong” spin to several shows on our stages and screens. Their latest collaboration with magicians Penn & Teller, Magic Goes Wrong, is making a stop in Edinburgh at the Festival Theatre as part of their UK tour.

Penn & Teller Present MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE At Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino


After hundreds of sold out performances and critical acclaim from his tour across the country, magician Michael Carbonaro will take over Las Vegas starting this Memorial Day weekend with his limited engagement, “Penn & Teller Present: Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. 

Sydney Opera House To Present Penn & Teller


Legendary magic duo Penn & Teller will bring their record-breaking Las Vegas live show to the Sydney Opera House from 1-11 June 2022 as part of their first ever Australian tour.

QPAC Announces New Show Dates For Penn & Teller's First Ever Australian Tour


Queensland Performing Arts Centre today announced legendary magic duo Penn & Teller will finally appear in the Concert Hall from 22 June to 3 July 2022 as part of their first ever Australian tour. 

MAGIC GOES WRONG Will End its Run at the Apollo Theatre on 27 February


Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier nominated box office hit created by Mischief with Magic legends Penn & Teller, will end its scheduled run at the Apollo Theatre on Sunday 27 February 2022.

Photos: First Look at MAGIC GOES WRONG, Now Playing at the Apollo Theatre


A selection of production images from Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier nominated box office hit created by Mischief and Magic legends Penn & Teller, have been released today!

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JEFF GOLDBLUM Season 2


Disney+ has debuted the official trailer and key art for the second season of the Disney+ original series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum'. This season features Penn & Teller, Zach King, Phil Tippet, and the search for Bigfoot! Watch the trailer now!

Penn & Teller FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Penn & Teller been in?

Penn & Teller has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Penn & Teller been in?

Penn & Teller has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Penn & Teller been nominated for?

Penn & Teller have been nominated for Special Citations at the Obie Awards.

What awards has Penn & Teller won?

Penn & Teller have won Special Citations at the Obie Awards.

How many shows has Penn & Teller written?

Penn & Teller has written 1 shows including Penn & Teller (Playwright).

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