Celebrating 50 Years of Magic with Penn & Teller

50 years of magic, surprises, and getting fooled! What keeps Penn & Teller amazed after all this time? Watch Penn & Teller discuss:

How Penn & Teller Keep the Magic Alive After 50 Years

Penn & Teller have been fooling audiences for 50 years—and they’re still going strong!

Watch Penn & Teller discuss. The legendary duo sat down with PIX11’s Dan Mannarino to chat about their hit show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, their record-breaking Vegas residency, and their upcoming 50th Anniversary Show at Radio City Music Hall.

Biggest Takeaways

• 17% of magicians fool them—but the best tricks come from young, innovative minds.

• Penn & Teller don’t choose the contestants—their producers find the best talent worldwide.

• They support learning magic online—Penn believes magic is more than just secrets; it’s about artistry.

• Their toughest trick? Vanishing an elephant. It took them years to perfect.

• Advice for aspiring magicians? Read books! Royal Road to Card Magic, Card College, and a deck of cards can teach you everything you need.

Penn & Teller: Masters of Mystery

For eleven seasons, Penn & Teller: Fool Us has showcased world-class magicians hoping to stump the masters. Every episode features a brand-new trick, and despite their decades of experience, Penn admits, "We still get fooled, and that’s the fun part."

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Beyond TV, Penn & Teller hold the record for the longest-running headliner show in Vegas history at the Rio Hotel.

And they’re not stopping!

Their 50th-anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall on August 21 is set to be a spectacular event.

So, what’s the real secret to their success? “Most of us don’t talk to each other,” Penn jokes.