Penn's Sunday School Fifty Years, Part One
Aug 27, 2025
Piff the Magic Dragon, a hilarious comedic magician, shares his unforgettable experiences performing at Radio City and the London Palladium. He recounts behind-the-scenes antics, including a near-mishap during a 'sawed in half' act. The conversation highlights the challenges of performing on such grand stages and the delightful camaraderie between magicians like Copperfield and Penn & Teller. Piff also discusses his favorite bit, 'Entropy,' and the audience's enthusiastic reactions, painting a vivid picture of life on stage.
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Debbie Harry's Bizarre Gift
- Penn describes meeting Debbie Harry at Radio City and receiving bird calls as a bizarre gift.
- He kept them in his pocket and never opened them away from her presence.
Manager Cuts The Dog Psychic
- Penn recounts hosting a New York morning show and dodging a scheduled dog psychic.
- Glenn Alley intervened on the call and removed the dog psychic from the lineup.
History Told Through Shadow Dance
- Pilobolus performed a 50-year montage using shadow-body choreography.
- The segment condensed Penn & Teller's history into physical, recognizable tableaux.