Penn & Teller On Tour
Not exactly comedians but more than just magicians, Penn & Teller bring a quirky combination of laughs and illusions to every performance. You're ready to laugh before they even trot out their tricks, with the big, brash Penn Jillette towering over his staid, unspeaking partner Teller. And once they dip into the bag of tricks they've been perfecting since the 1970s, you're simultaneously dazzled and delighted. Whether they're working with things like magic bullets, nail guns, and straitjackets, or just employing a seemingly ordinary deck of cards to demonstrate some sleight of hand, the duo can make you doubt your own senses as they appear to make the impossible happen right before your eyes. Sometimes they toss a touch of danger into the mix, and sometimes they simply play the whole thing for laughs, but whatever illusion they're unveiling, Penn & Teller can always pull it off.
Penn & Teller Background
America's most famous magic/comedy duo actually started out as a trio in the '70s, but when third member Weir Chrisemer left in 1981, Penn Jillette and Raymond Teller (who has always gone by just his surname) continued on together, and it was then that their star began to rise. With TV appearances on such shows as Late Night With David Letterman and Saturday Night Live, a series of Broadway shows, and their own Emmy-winning special on PBS, Penn & Teller carved out a niche in show business and became household names in the process. In the years that followed, they became TV personalities in their own right, first with a Showtime series and then with Fool Us on the CW. They've earned their own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. They've appeared in music videos by Run-DMC and Katy Perry. They've established a record-breaking residency in Las Vegas. And throughout all of these accomplishments, Penn & Teller have shown that a big, loud guy and a small, silent guy can make people gasp and guffaw at the same time.
As funny as they are clever with their magical illusions. We took our two teenage kids and we all loved it. If you are going to see a Vegas show, make this the top of your list!
The show was fantastic as was the theater at the Rio. There are no bad seats in the house. 90 solid minutes of fun, laughter, and overall amusement. Would highly recommend - even my moody 16-yr old laughed the entire time...and the magic tricks are head scratchers. How do you make an elephant that's on stage, surrounded by audience members disappear? How do you literally find a needle in a haystack? I don't know either but they did it.
Loved the show! First show of this type for me. I was amazed by some of the tricks they pulled off. Things appeared and disappeared and it left my chin on the ground! Go! You won't be disappointed!
A Las Vegas Classic. Totally entertaining visually and the witty humour is spot on. The piano/bass music at the beginning is a nice little bonus.
I found Penn & Teller to be entertaining, but I have an appreciation for magic and the art of deception. On the other hand, I noticed my wife nodding off during the performance and she later told me she found it boring. So I suppose this show is not for everyone.
Smooth show, almost like they've been doing it for decades.
An awesome and unique experience. Enjoyably loud and dazzling at times. A merry mix of the on stage / in audience shenanigans that the Blue Men are know for. Do not be late getting to your seat the Blue Men WILL taunt your tardiness.
We last saw Penn and Teller about 18 years ago, but knew we had to come back. This time was even better than the first, their show is fluid, cerebral, and funny. I have no idea how they perform the acts, but no need to, it was fun to sit back and enjoy. thank you for your continued interest in magic, and for sharing it with us all this time.
10/10 the show was great! There was lots of audience interaction, humor, and a variety of magic. My group of young adults really loved it and talked about bringing our parents to watch it. Penn and Teller are charismatic and a joy to watch
The performance was remarkable, filled with excitement and surprises. Penn and Teller skillfully engaged the audience, making them feel like active participants in the show.
Penn and Teller never disappoint. Their act is always changing, so it's worth seeing again and again. Sure to be a regular show for us.
First few minutes seemed a bit slow, but the show just got better and better. Really enjoyed it overall.
Loves the show! Love that it’s not the same as 10 years ago when I saw them!! Great audience participation, great staff around venue very friendly, seats were great, I have no complaints!!!!
Penn & Teller's show was so entertaining, fun and amazing! Mind blowing magic with jazz before show that was unexpectedly cool! So glad we made the time to see in the show. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Vegas.
We are big fans of Penn andTeller. The show started out slow, but ended up amazing us. Be ready to see tricks from “Fool Us” and then be amazed by tricks you’ve never seen before.
Did not worth it at all. Not recommended. Nothing special about this show. Lots of talking. The venue which is Rio is not a good one.
Great show with a good mix of comedy and Magic tricks. Only a pitty that they no longen do a meet and Greet before or after the show… other than that a great Night out! Go see them while you still can!
I enjoyed being in the front row of the second level. I didn't have to worry about getting called on stage and had a great view of everything going. Saw Penn & Teller in Milwaukee and loved that they did so many different tricks. In awe!
My husband and I were looking forward to the show and we were not disappointed there was plenty of audience participation and was great not to be picked even though I was close to the stage …pew! Even sitting that close you couldn’t tell how it was done and especially the one with the gold fish …priceless
Penn and Teller have been in my household for years, so what a thrill to see these two live in action. Funny! Plus the jazz at the first of the show was unbelievable. I was in awe the entire time, from opening to end.
