Dublin Teen Ella Nicholson Takes Magic to Vegas and TV Stardom!
Meet 16-year-old Ella Nicholson from Dublin, who’s dazzling Las Vegas and performing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us! 🪄✨

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Ella Nicholson, a 16-year-old magician from Dublin, will appear on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
She learned magic during lockdown and honed her skills with the help of Canadian magician Eric Leclerc.
Ella is the only woman in the Irish Society of Magicians, breaking barriers in the male-dominated field.
Dublin Teen Shines on Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Ella Nicholson, a 16-year-old magician from Balrothery, Dublin, is living her dream as she takes center stage on the hit TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
The episode, filmed in Las Vegas, airs January 31, marking a milestone for the young magician who started learning tricks during lockdown.
“I’m an only child, and I was really bored during lockdown, so I started teaching myself magic tricks,” Ella explained.
Her talent quickly grew, with support from magician Eric Leclerc, who mentored her and even helped craft her act for Las Vegas.
Ella’s journey to Penn & Teller was no easy feat, requiring countless auditions and refinements, all while balancing school and Junior Cert mocks. She’s now a trailblazer in Irish magic as the only female member of the Irish Society of Magicians.
Her Las Vegas experience included dazzling performances, backstage tours, and even meeting magic legends. “The big lights, the hotels, it was amazing,” she shared.
Ella hopes to inspire others, especially young women, to pursue magic and creativity in this male-dominated field. With her determination and talent, the future looks magical for this rising star.
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