Penn & Teller

Analysis of Penn & Teller — Fool Us, their signature tricks and controversies, and what a decades-long career at the top teaches every magician.

Penn & Teller's Fool Us Advice

We asked past performers what it’s really like to chase that trophy—and what happens after. Whether you plan to go on the show, or you love watching it, dive into this.

Giacomo Bigliardi

5 min read

Penn & Teller Farewell Tour Announcement

After fifty years of performing together, Penn & Teller are taking their tricks on the road for another final time.

Roman Armstrong

5 min read

Penn & Teller's Shadow Trick Controversy

How the famously silent magician managed to protected his illusion from being sold by someone else.

Roman Armstrong

8 min read

Why Doesn’t Teller Talk or Speak?

Has Teller always been silent on stage? Find out why he made the decision to perform without speaking.

Max Davidson

4 min read

Is Anyone Actually Watching Penn & Teller: Fool Us?

Unpacking the timeline of the long-running magic reality competition show. How did it go from 4 million viewers to 0.5 per episode?

Rory Adams

5 min read

Behind the Scenes at Penn & Teller Fool Us

We spoke to past contestants to learn what it’s really like to be on the show. Insights you won’t read anywhere else.

Rory Adams

10 min read