Penn & Teller Add Their Own Twist to a Classic Donut and Ribbon Trick | The Tonight Show

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Penn and Teller, world-famous magicians, have a long-running show at the Rio in Las Vegas and their TV show, "Penn and Teller: Fool Us," has been renewed for a 10th season, making it the longest-running magic show in TV history. They showcase new magic acts on the show, which originated from magicians backstage showing tricks to them, and demonstrate the evolution of their tricks with a doughnut on a ribbon trick modified to use an inner tube.

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  • "Penn and Teller: Fool Us" is the longest-running magic show in TV history, demonstrating the enduring popularity and success of their unique approach to magic entertainment.
  • The evolution of Penn and Teller's magic tricks, from a doughnut on a ribbon to an inner tube, highlights their innovative and creative spirit, emphasizing the constant push for novelty and reinvention in their performances.

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Recent questions

  • Who are Penn and Teller?

    Magicians

  • Where do Penn and Teller perform?

    Rio in Las Vegas

  • What TV show features Penn and Teller?

    Fool Us

  • How did "Fool Us" originate?

    Backstage magic tricks

  • What magic trick did Penn and Teller showcase?

    Doughnut on a ribbon

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Penn and Teller: Magic Legends and Innovators

  • Penn and Teller are world-famous magicians, the longest-running headliners in Las Vegas history, with a show on The CW called "Penn and Teller: Fool Us" airing on Friday nights at 8:00 p.m.
  • They have been performing at the Rio in Las Vegas for over 20 years, in the Penn and Teller Theater, breaking records for longevity in Las Vegas entertainment.
  • "Penn and Teller: Fool Us" has been renewed for a 10th season, making it the longest-running magic show in TV history.
  • The show originated from magicians backstage showing tricks to Penn and Teller, leading to the creation of "Fool Us" to showcase new magic acts.
  • Penn and Teller demonstrate a magic trick involving a doughnut on a ribbon, then modify it to use an inner tube, showcasing the evolution of their tricks.
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