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Penn & Teller have never shied away from revealing the secrets behind some of their tricks, especially if divulging the method will make the audience’s experience more memorable. “If you understand a good magic trick, like if you really understand it down to the mechanics and the core of its psychology, the magic trick gets better—not worse,” T
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Penn spoke in one continuous stream. I said maybe six words the entire hour we were with him. He told stories about performers who inspired him, including Billy the Mime, who is known for his sociopolitical-themed performances, as well as Johnny Thompson, a legendary Polish magician. Penn also confided in us that he is not allowed into London’s Mag
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He also performed Unshuffled, an effect he created that bowled over Penn & Teller on their television show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. The deck’s edge is drawn on with black marker and, after shuffling a few times, the scribbles magically transform into letters that spell out the spectator’s chosen card. He also performed Namerology, my favorit
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