Penn & Teller
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Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette and Teller, are American magicians, entertainers, and scientific skeptics who have performed together since the late 1970s. They are noted for their ongoing act that combines elements of comedy with magic.
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Born | Penn Fraser Jillette (1955-03-05) March 5, 1955 (age 69) Raymond Joseph Teller[1] (1948-02-14) February 14, 1948 (age 76) |
Occupation(s) | Magicians, entertainers |
Years active | 1975–present |
Known for | Magic, comedy, skepticism |
Website | www |
The duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us and currently perform in Las Vegas at The Rio, the longest-running headliners to play at the same hotel in Las Vegas history.[2] Penn Jillette serves as the act's orator and raconteur. Teller generally does not speak while performing, and instead communicates through mime and nonverbals, though his voice can occasionally be heard during their live shows and television appearances. Besides magic, the pair has become associated with the advocacy of scientific skepticism and libertarianism, particularly through their television show Penn & Teller: Bullshit!