Penn & Teller: Fool Us

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  • TV-PG
  • 2014
  • 10 Seasons
  • 8.0  (3,972)

Penn & Teller: Fool Us is a television show that aired on The CW from 2011 to present day. The show is hosted by Jonathan Ross and stars world-famous magicians Penn Jillette and Teller. The concept of the show is simple: amateur and professional magicians come on stage to perform a trick in front of Penn & Teller. If the legendary duo can't figure out how the trick is done, the magician wins a trip to perform in their Las Vegas show. Each episode features several magicians from all around the world showcasing their talents with a variety of different tricks. Penn & Teller watch closely, and often try to predict how the trick is done before the magician reveals the secret. The judges have a reputation for being some of the best minds in magic, so fooling them is no easy feat. However, some of the magicians who appear on the show manage to outwit even the most knowledgeable experts. As each magician finishes their routine, Penn & Teller offer their critiques and try to guess the method behind the trick. They may point out flaws in the performance or suggest ways to improve it. Then, they make their final prediction: either "Fool Us" or "Didn't Fool Us." If the magician successfully fools the duo, they're invited to perform in their Las Vegas show. It's a prestigious honor, as Penn & Teller are among the most respected and well-known magicians in the world. There are a few different types of tricks that appear on the show. Some are classic illusions that most people are familiar with, such as sawing someone in half. Others are more unique creations that the magician has developed themselves. One of the most entertaining aspects of the show is seeing the different personalities and styles of the magicians who come on. Some are humorous and playful, while others are serious and deep. They all have different approaches to magic, and it's fascinating to see how they approach their craft. Throughout the series, several big-name magicians have appeared as guests. These include David Copperfield, Criss Angel, and Piff the Magic Dragon. These guests come on to perform their own tricks or offer advice to the aspiring magicians who hope to fool Penn & Teller. Penn & Teller: Fool Us has been widely praised for its entertaining and educational approach to magic. It's a show that appeals to both magic enthusiasts and casual viewers. It's also a great opportunity for up-and-coming magicians to showcase their talents to a wide audience. Overall, Penn & Teller: Fool Us is an engaging, entertaining show that offers a unique glimpse into the world of magic. It showcases the best of the best in the industry, while also offering a platform for newcomers to show their skills. If you're a fan of magic, or just enjoy seeing talented performers do what they do best, it's definitely a show worth watching.

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Alyson Might Throw Up
14. Alyson Might Throw Up
April 14, 2023
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Raymi, Kat Hudson and Javier Natera.
Chicken Trickin
13. Chicken Trickin
April 7, 2023
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Seren & Nathan, Caleb Morgan, Alfonso Rituerto, and Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
P & T Could Die Any Minute
12. P & T Could Die Any Minute
March 31, 2023
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Jandro, Ben Krantz, Judge Gary Brown and Puck. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Full Frontal Magic
11. Full Frontal Magic
February 10, 2023
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Hector Mancha, Adam Parisi, Ben Zabin, and Robert Strong, with a special guest appearance by Alex Garfin ("Superman & Lois"). Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
The Evil Magic Octopus
10. The Evil Magic Octopus
February 3, 2023
PENN & TELLER'S AGE APPROPRIATE ESCAPE! - Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Damien James, Mantas, Andy Gershenzon and Alejandro Linian. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Tic Tac Time Travel
9. Tic Tac Time Travel
January 27, 2023
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Dustin Dean, Alan Hudson, Dr. Kruti Parekh and Kyle Purnell. Alyson Hannigan serves as host.
Penn & Teller Animal Style
8. Penn & Teller Animal Style
January 20, 2023
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Jo De Rijck, Nick Paul, Sachin KM and Christopher T & Sam. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
That (Bleeping) Teller!
7. That (Bleeping) Teller!
December 2, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Luka Vidovic, Connor McDonald & Kenshin Amagi, Marc Desouza & Kevin Micoud. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Magic Socks Big Time
6. Magic Socks Big Time
November 18, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Gabriella Lester, Howard Blackwell, Horret Wu & Dr. Michael Rubinstein. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Teller and the Big Dummy
5. Teller and the Big Dummy
November 11, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Apollo Riego, Rachel Wax, Kolos & Peter Wood. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Alyson's Smart Ass
4. Alyson's Smart Ass
November 4, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Dani Daortiz, Knight & Gayle, Jonah Babins & Ben Train and Jason Fields. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Four Fools and Counting...
3. Four Fools and Counting...
October 28, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Yann Yuro, Helen Coghlan, Jason Michaels & Alexander Boyce. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Sleight of Foot
2. Sleight of Foot
October 21, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Theron Christensen, Jaana Felicitas, Benjamin Barnes & Brian Curry. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Single-Handed Three-Legged Twin Bullet Catch
1. Single-Handed Three-Legged Twin Bullet Catch
October 14, 2022
Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Jon Mobley, The Van Hargen Twins, Axel Adler & Chris Canfield. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host.
Description

Penn & Teller: Fool Us is a television show that aired on The CW from 2011 to present day. The show is hosted by Jonathan Ross and stars world-famous magicians Penn Jillette and Teller. The concept of the show is simple: amateur and professional magicians come on stage to perform a trick in front of Penn & Teller. If the legendary duo can't figure out how the trick is done, the magician wins a trip to perform in their Las Vegas show.

Each episode features several magicians from all around the world showcasing their talents with a variety of different tricks. Penn & Teller watch closely, and often try to predict how the trick is done before the magician reveals the secret.

The judges have a reputation for being some of the best minds in magic, so fooling them is no easy feat. However, some of the magicians who appear on the show manage to outwit even the most knowledgeable experts.

As each magician finishes their routine, Penn & Teller offer their critiques and try to guess the method behind the trick. They may point out flaws in the performance or suggest ways to improve it. Then, they make their final prediction: either "Fool Us" or "Didn't Fool Us."

If the magician successfully fools the duo, they're invited to perform in their Las Vegas show. It's a prestigious honor, as Penn & Teller are among the most respected and well-known magicians in the world.

There are a few different types of tricks that appear on the show. Some are classic illusions that most people are familiar with, such as sawing someone in half. Others are more unique creations that the magician has developed themselves.

One of the most entertaining aspects of the show is seeing the different personalities and styles of the magicians who come on. Some are humorous and playful, while others are serious and deep. They all have different approaches to magic, and it's fascinating to see how they approach their craft.

Throughout the series, several big-name magicians have appeared as guests. These include David Copperfield, Criss Angel, and Piff the Magic Dragon. These guests come on to perform their own tricks or offer advice to the aspiring magicians who hope to fool Penn & Teller.

Penn & Teller: Fool Us has been widely praised for its entertaining and educational approach to magic. It's a show that appeals to both magic enthusiasts and casual viewers. It's also a great opportunity for up-and-coming magicians to showcase their talents to a wide audience.

Overall, Penn & Teller: Fool Us is an engaging, entertaining show that offers a unique glimpse into the world of magic. It showcases the best of the best in the industry, while also offering a platform for newcomers to show their skills. If you're a fan of magic, or just enjoy seeing talented performers do what they do best, it's definitely a show worth watching.

Penn & Teller: Fool Us is a series that is currently running and has 10 seasons (146 episodes). The series first aired on July 30, 2014.

Where to Watch Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Penn & Teller: Fool Us is available for streaming on the The CW website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Penn & Teller: Fool Us on demand at Apple TV, The CW and CW Seed.

  • Premiere Date
    July 30, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (3,972)