Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette is a magician and one-half of the famous magic duo Penn & Teller, known for their long-running Las Vegas show.

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Profession :

Magician

Birthday :

March 5, 1955

Star Sign :

Pisces

Age :

70

Birthplace :

Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States

Penn Jillette, an American magician, comedian, and writer, is best known as one half of the comedy magic duo Penn & Teller. Together, they have created and starred in numerous TV shows and specials, such as “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and “Penn & Teller: Bullshit!” Jillette has authored several books, including the New York Times bestseller “God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales,” and has made appearances in films and TV shows like “Toy Story” and “Celebrity Apprentice.” As an outspoken advocate of atheism and libertarianism, Jillette is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Apart from his magic and comedy pursuits, Jillette is a skilled bass player, having contributed to the 1989 album “Fields of Sun” by the band “Half Japanese” and played bass for the punk rock band “The Captain Howdy” in the early 1980s. He has also performed with several other bands throughout his career. Known for his juggling skills, Jillette occasionally incorporates juggling into his stage performances.

In recent years, Jillette has appeared on TV shows like “BGT: Ultimate Magician” and “Now You See Me 2” and authored a book titled “Presto: How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales,” which documents his weight loss journey. Despite his fame and success, Jillette remains a grounded and candid personality in the entertainment world. Notably, he and Teller have been performing together since 1975, boasting the longest-running headliner show in Las Vegas.