Penn & Teller

Penn & Teller is a magic/comedy duo based in Las Vegas that is comprised of raconteur Penn Jillette and his miming sidekick Teller. The duo's pathway to fame began in the late 1970s and slowly garnered notoriety through national tours and appearances on late night television shows over the next two decades. By the mid 1990s, Penn & Teller's show, which was touted as a synthesis of illusion and comedy, quickly became a household name throughout the United States, effectively ensuring its success into the new millennium as one of the most lucrative and critically acclaimed showcases in Las Vegas history.