Season 11 • Episode 20
LatestThe magicians featured in the episode include Marco Grandia, Sylvain Juzan, Alexander Merk and Keona.
Illusionists Penn & Teller throw down the gauntlet to aspiring magicians to perform their most mystifying trick - and fool Penn and Teller. Penn & Teller have no prior knowledge of either the performers or the planned trick. They sit in the audience just like everyone else, watching every move the guest magicians make. If any illusionist fools the professionals, they win a five star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in Penn & Teller's world famous show at the Rio Hotel & Casino.
Acting
Penn's verbose code-talk and Teller's silent reactions are comedy gold
Production
No camera tricks, no edits—raw magic under genuine pressure
Writing
Penn's linguistic gymnastics to discuss secrets without exposing them
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Teller legally changed his name to just 'Teller'—no first name—to maintain stage mystique even on official documents.
The show revived public interest in close-up magic during the 2010s, launching careers of later Fool Us winners who now headline Vegas.
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