When Jillette first began performing, his mother told him to get a manicure because people would be looking at his hands. In response to this, he had all of his nails painted red as a joke. The one remaining red fingernail is in memory of his mother
during the house tour from penn...he should've done a bit where he opens a small hidden closet and teller is sitting there and he says .. "and here's where we keep teller between shows."
I went to see them in 2019, they were of course great, they gave every audience member a metal card sized copy of the constitution. I still have mine in my wallet, we all got some playing cards as well, I had mine signed by Teller after the show, he was so gracious, he took the time to speak to everyone, sign autographs and take pictures. When it was my turn I asked if he was hungry or thirsty or needed anything, he actually was very greatful and said he didn't need anything but Penn might, Penn told us at the beginning of the show that he was sick , since I'm immunosupressed I couldn't get close enough to Penn to speak with him. I had a great time and would definitely recommend it.
I love that Bravo went to Irene Teller and said “we want to interview you about your son” and she said “fine, but I have broccoli to cut, broccoli waits for no one.”
When I was I'm vegas like 10 years ago I saw Penn and teller's show and after they signed autographs and teller asked my name. It was cool to hear him talk
if i happen to be invited to penn house (which i wouldnt) i probably will inform the police before i go there so in case i happen to be missing they would know where i go for the last time. that just how scary that house is. but i love him ang i love it
Agreed. I could see Penn relentlessly bugging MTV over and over about featuring his house on Cribs only for them to reply "Good God Penn, we're only MTV!"
It's pretty crazy to see a Bravo piece from 2001 talking about a storied and influential career of these two. 25 years doing it at that point. And here we are in 2020 and they're still just as big as they've ever been, just as respected, just as loved... They really are IMO the best entertainers ever. Certainly among them.
Ok i agree with you i really really do ok in also i think you are so beautiful in everything i really really do in i hope thats really really you the picture you have for youtube ok
The most mind blowing part of this whole episode for me personally was finding out that Teller taught Latin for 6 years, lol. Who would have thought that one of the world's most famous magicians who's most well known trait is that he never, ever talks actually taught other people a language? I have always loved Penn and Teller, and watching this and learning more about them was pretty awesome. I still can't believe that Teller taught Latin for 6 years though, lol.
Teller does talk, just not as part of the act. I remember seeing, I think Bob Costas, interviewing him on some late late show. It was a bit surreal. On the other hand, Harpo never spoke on camera. Except once when given some sort of award (I think), the interviewer asked him for a few words and Harpo said, "HONK!!!'
I talked to him once at the meet and greet after their show. This was shortly after seeing a documentary on magic in which he was interviewed fairly extensively. Told him he has a really nice speaking voice. He seemed pleased. (slight spoiler alert:) For those who haven't seen the woodchipper bit, Penn explains that Teller is going to do the next routine alone, and he will talk us through it. Then the woodchipper comes out, Teller fires it up, and the noise of it drowns out everything he says (IF he actually says anything). It's hilarious.
Oh. My. God. Two of the greatest human beings who have ever lived! Inspiring in every way...this is something we all should aspire to. Life is so brutal...so boring...so baffling. Guys like Penn and Teller take all of that and show the flip-side, reminding you that every life is the greatest act in the universe, but only some of us know it consistently. Watching these two, I believe many have remembered what they always knew- enjoy your act! Find at least one other person who understands and can teach you. Every one of us only gets one- in this life at least. 👻
It started off as the punk rock version of magic. Most magicians took themselves seriously, but they didn’t. They took all of the things that they thought were corny, and that sucked about magic at the time, and came up with creative ways to expose it for the crap that it was. This is true performance art.
What I really love about these guys is the face that even if you are vehemently disagreeing with them on a subject such as religion or capital punishment, they will make you think. They will inject some argument that makes you stop and think, "I hadn't thought of that." Very few people are able to do that these days.
@@Soloman_Gumball Could be many things. Considering the dungeon he had, could be sexual. Considering his views, could be political. Considering his fascinations with deviant content, it could be military, classified, cold era medical videos, anything.
I got a kick out of the RUclips ad for the Master Class of magic from Penn and Teller during the watching of this. Teller speaks quite a bit during it.
When I watched this, there were numerous times that RUclips cut in with ads. One of those ads was for the Penn & Teller Teach the Art of Magic (MasterClass series). ruclips.net/video/7xwAEdokypAA/видео.htmlt about 31 seconds, Teller starts his portion of the ad by talking about not talking, sound misdirection, sleigh of hand, etc. It was the first time I heard him speak - and he speaks quite a bit since he is also teaching.
Just seeing Teller walk through the hidden door within his bookshelf made me laugh like an idiot. These guys are so great, even with the simplest of things.
After, how many seasons of 'Fool Us' being aired, to say these guys changed the nature of magic is an understatement. They reinvented the entire field with duplicitous honesty. The clear cup and balls routine will always be an amazing thing to watch. But I think the coolest thing about these geeky knuckleheads, is that their unconventional style inspires generation after generation of magicians, young and old, to change their perceptions without claiming the supernatural is real.
it's great to see a performer that is so truly into what he does....he is the act and the act is him......one of the people on this planet that loves what he does...and it incidentally made him a huge success too....most guys do what they have to do..and sometimes get big rewards......like my dad....but he really always wanted to be a pilot....so when i see someone who made their passion integrate fully into what they really love.....and it's literally making your dream HAPPEN......it is great to see with a person....yes i envy it.....but he earned it all....by going all the way with what he wanted.....great......
What I was trying to say before my phone didn't want to work right I'm glad to hear that Penn and Teller have been together for 25 years their magic is wonderful and that they are good friends keep up the good work Penn and Teller wish you both the best
It is truly bizarre to link (seemingly) unrelated memories so many years after the fact. I’m 52 now, and I can remember the tv of my early childhood pretty well. Magic Garden, Zoom, Bob McAllister era Wonderama... but I also remember seeing the Mike Douglas Show, and I do remember the Asparagus Valley Cultural Society. Only now do I know it was Penn and Teller, who I happened upon fairly early in their career as a duo as well, having seen them in their first off Broadway show in Hell’s Kitchen.
I quit watching television in 1968 when I was 14. I never heard of them until in the last few years that I've been watching RUclips and seeing some things I missed that were positive about TV, and they are one for sure!! Once in a while over the years I would see TV, and one was Saturday Night Live. The only thing I remember of them very well was the one time I saw them with the upside down trick that totally fooled me. I really believe that magicians have a kind of genius with the tricks they invent. It involves much more and viewers take a lot for granted. I also feel there is a kind of genius with good stand-up comedians too as they also are magicians in a way and very quick, split seconds in timing too. Thanks very much for sharing this as they are fascinating people! Does anyone know what they think of some of magician David Blaine's tricks? Does anyone know if he tried to trick Penn and Teller on their show too?
"You learn how to juggle and then you do it "- that is the truth of these guys! And, it's easy to appreciate their skill when doing their tricks. Both are incredibly skilled at all arts of deception - much more to OUR ENJOYMENT! :D
As a Veteran, it went over very well. My Oath was not to the Flag, nor to any political party, or even any political ideology. My Oath was to the United States Constitution. No more, no less. To protect it with my life, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. I will give my life to defend our Constitution. At the end of that act, the Constitution remains unharmed.
When Jillette first began performing, his mother told him to get a manicure because people would be looking at his hands. In response to this, he had all of his nails painted red as a joke. The one remaining red fingernail is in memory of his mother
but now it's for his daughter ever since his mother passed away. It's so wholesome
@@gwenzeezee You can still paint a nail in memory of someone who has passed away. ;'D I've heard him say it's for his mother.
@@jennhoff03 his daughter actually went around telling her friends that her dad painted his nail for her, so now it’s for his mother and his daughter.
and he wears his fathers ring
Lp
during the house tour from penn...he should've done a bit where he opens a small hidden closet and teller is sitting there and he says .. "and here's where we keep teller between shows."
I was waiting for that the whole tour. :D
That would be classic.
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Teller is so magic he taught Latin without ever speaking
Salve, mihi nomen est Britannia, et tu? -- hey I guess it worked!
He speaks.... have you seen some of his interviews... he just doesn't talk when hes performing with penn..
@@johnberry8367 r/woooosh
It's ok, its mostly just a written language
@@johnberry8367 Actually, he did speak on stage… in Penn&Teller shows… but only as the disembodied head of Mojo the gorilla.
LOL!!!
Gotta love how Teller's mom gives an interview while preparing dinner.
His parents are straight adorable. And it's great he had such a great relationship with both his parents.
I was just coming here to comment almost the same thing! I'm obsessed with her
That's Jewish mom for you.
"some sons grow up to be scientists."
Proof that a loving family creates the biggest weirdos. xD jk
My favorite Teller quote: ""
+dylan plantenga You misquoted him... but its close enough.
He does have other quotes you know.
^^
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How Zen.
It was taken out of context.
I went to see them in 2019, they were of course great, they gave every audience member a metal card sized copy of the constitution. I still have mine in my wallet, we all got some playing cards as well, I had mine signed by Teller after the show, he was so gracious, he took the time to speak to everyone, sign autographs and take pictures. When it was my turn I asked if he was hungry or thirsty or needed anything, he actually was very greatful and said he didn't need anything but Penn might, Penn told us at the beginning of the show that he was sick , since I'm immunosupressed I couldn't get close enough to Penn to speak with him. I had a great time and would definitely recommend it.
I've kept their Vegas coin they gave me in my wallet 🙂 I guess I got lucky as well. These two have meant so much to me for years
Penn's house went from yay to oh.
Creepy AF 17:06
"anyway here's the fuck dungeon"
@@bendawson1995
kink is rad actually
I'm glad I now know George Costanza's take on Penn and Teller
At least Jason Alexander and Seinfeld were still relevant when Bravo made this. Dick Cavett was 20 years past relevance when this was made, lol
I love that Bravo went to Irene Teller and said “we want to interview you about your son” and she said “fine, but I have broccoli to cut, broccoli waits for no one.”
3 months later and this made me die laughing, thank you for your service. 9/10 comment.
I've seen this so many times and that always seemed odd. They couldn't find a time to interview her when she wasn't cooking dinner??
When I was I'm vegas like 10 years ago I saw Penn and teller's show and after they signed autographs and teller asked my name. It was cool to hear him talk
Teller's sewing needles trick has to be one of the best tricks of all time. Blows my mind ever time.
Penn's house sounded cool at first, but then it got kinda scary. haha
+Rinoa Super-Genius pen has mind of pycopath and teller just joker off street
I will never look at Penn the same again...
RIP The Slammer. He moved into Las Vegas proper and had to sell it. They tore it down to put in "normal" houses or some kind of development.
if i happen to be invited to penn house (which i wouldnt) i probably will inform the police before i go there so in case i happen to be missing they would know where i go for the last time. that just how scary that house is. but i love him ang i love it
Well I love it I mean I may never be able to think of him the same but it's still a nice house.
I love that Teller's mother can't be bothered to stop preparing dinner. ;'D
Penn's house tour is the most entertaining thing I've ever seen
Agreed. I could see Penn relentlessly bugging MTV over and over about featuring his house on Cribs only for them to reply "Good God Penn, we're only MTV!"
Alas, the house no longer exists. He has since moved to a more boring house, and the Slammer has been demolished.
I loved that he had a sculpture in there from Randi's husband
I didn't think I could like Penn & Teller anymore than I already do.
Then I watched this. 👍
The quote by Teller at 31:00 is priceless and awesome. Nobody has ever said it in quite that way.
Hahaha yes!
Don't you mean 41:00 ?
@@DanOfAwsome nah, i think he meant 31:14
It went by too fast, no one can read that fast, I had to go back and pause
@@tonyboleno8191 *0:01
It's pretty crazy to see a Bravo piece from 2001 talking about a storied and influential career of these two. 25 years doing it at that point.
And here we are in 2020 and they're still just as big as they've ever been, just as respected, just as loved...
They really are IMO the best entertainers ever. Certainly among them.
Underrated bit: Penn showing off his talk show mug collection, landing on Conan O’Brien’s and saying “Everyone has one of these!”
Penn & Teller are fucking amazing.
I was watching this video at random and I suddenly spent 45 min with my phone in my hand.
Get your hand off my "PHONE", please!
It took 1 hr and half minutes to finish this video because of internet connection. But its worth it. My idol. PENN AND TELLER thankyou
@@michaelwertzy9808 Ditto
weird right??
I could watch a few more hours of this.
Teller looks like a straight up stud muffin in that thumbnail.
I kick your teeth in
More like Harpo Marx.
Paul Olsen gotta go to Penn for that. anybody wanna talk about a violent hater of god laughingly but very self evidently becoming addicted to sex?
jagrcantakeyou I thought that was Penn.
Oh I'm telling you, I WOULD
Teller's quote is beautiful.
It left me speechless.
@@Beanzoboy it's left him speechless as well my friend
Teller is so adorable! - I LOVE these guys so much!!! Xxx❤️💖💖💖❤️❤️
Ok i agree with you i really really do ok in also i think you are so beautiful in everything i really really do in i hope thats really really you the picture you have for youtube ok
The most mind blowing part of this whole episode for me personally was finding out that Teller taught Latin for 6 years, lol. Who would have thought that one of the world's most famous magicians who's most well known trait is that he never, ever talks actually taught other people a language? I have always loved Penn and Teller, and watching this and learning more about them was pretty awesome. I still can't believe that Teller taught Latin for 6 years though, lol.
He taught a language that’s extinct, hence rarely spoken. By being a person who never ever talks he’s practicing Latin lol
Teller does talk, just not as part of the act. I remember seeing, I think Bob Costas, interviewing him on some late late show. It was a bit surreal. On the other hand, Harpo never spoke on camera. Except once when given some sort of award (I think), the interviewer asked him for a few words and Harpo said, "HONK!!!'
@@byronp2311 He has a speaking part on the latest season of The Big Bang Theory.
@@RustyViewer This I'll have to see. No, really. I missed it.
I talked to him once at the meet and greet after their show. This was shortly after seeing a documentary on magic in which he was interviewed fairly extensively. Told him he has a really nice speaking voice. He seemed pleased.
(slight spoiler alert:)
For those who haven't seen the woodchipper bit, Penn explains that Teller is going to do the next routine alone, and he will talk us through it. Then the woodchipper comes out, Teller fires it up, and the noise of it drowns out everything he says (IF he actually says anything). It's hilarious.
Oh. My. God. Two of the greatest human beings who have ever lived! Inspiring in every way...this is something we all should aspire to.
Life is so brutal...so boring...so baffling. Guys like Penn and Teller take all of that and show the flip-side, reminding you that every life is the greatest act in the universe, but only some of us know it consistently. Watching these two, I believe many have remembered what they always knew- enjoy your act! Find at least one other person who understands and can teach you.
Every one of us only gets one- in this life at least. 👻
Thank you for posting this. I saw it years ago and really wanted to watch it again (and now again, and again)
33:39 "He was sitting in his room by candlelight; he was a melodramatic teenager" I don't know why that cracked me up but it did lmao
It started off as the punk rock version of magic. Most magicians took themselves seriously, but they didn’t. They took all of the things that they thought were corny, and that sucked about magic at the time, and came up with creative ways to expose it for the crap that it was. This is true performance art.
What I really love about these guys is the face that even if you are vehemently disagreeing with them on a subject such as religion or capital punishment, they will make you think. They will inject some argument that makes you stop and think, "I hadn't thought of that." Very few people are able to do that these days.
These two guys are superb! I could watch them ALL day long.
23:25 "This is all pretty much illegal video stuff."
Oh dear...
haha exactly what i thought
Low carb
Yeah, what was that about?
@@letterboxpops Snuff.
Who knows.
@@Soloman_Gumball Could be many things. Considering the dungeon he had, could be sexual. Considering his views, could be political. Considering his fascinations with deviant content, it could be military, classified, cold era medical videos, anything.
I remember seeing this years ago. Thanks for posting it.
I got a kick out of the RUclips ad for the Master Class of magic from Penn and Teller during the watching of this. Teller speaks quite a bit during it.
Explain
When I watched this, there were numerous times that RUclips cut in with ads. One of those ads was for the Penn & Teller Teach the Art of Magic (MasterClass series). ruclips.net/video/7xwAEdokypAA/видео.htmlt about 31 seconds, Teller starts his portion of the ad by talking about not talking, sound misdirection, sleigh of hand, etc. It was the first time I heard him speak - and he speaks quite a bit since he is also teaching.
Just watched this again. Thanks for the silent smiles, guys.
these guys are my heroes. i've always been proud of those guys and amazed and impressed.
Great stuff. Not what I was looking for, however it did point me in the right direction. Thanks, guys!!!
Thanks for sharing. I love the trap/secret doors in both homes. However, Penn's house takes the cake with the picture windows thing.. So cool.
These guys are incredible- superb intellect and such innovation and creativity
does anybody else remember when Penn did the voice-overs for comedy central?
Penn has a sex dungeon. Why am I not surprised? I'm a little disgusted, but not surprised.
Just seeing Teller walk through the hidden door within his bookshelf made me laugh like an idiot. These guys are so great, even with the simplest of things.
Thank you for posting this.
Excellent documentary of a brilliant duo. Long live magic!
Teller's "Shadows" trick is the only magic trick ever successfully defended as a copyright. This is because the performance constitutes a pantomime.
Thanks for uploading this! A valuable resource.
I remember watching the upside down skit live and it was awesome.
After, how many seasons of 'Fool Us' being aired, to say these guys changed the nature of magic is an understatement. They reinvented the entire field with duplicitous honesty. The clear cup and balls routine will always be an amazing thing to watch. But I think the coolest thing about these geeky knuckleheads, is that their unconventional style inspires generation after generation of magicians, young and old, to change their perceptions without claiming the supernatural is real.
it's great to see a performer that is so truly into what he does....he is the act and the act is him......one of the people on this planet that loves what he does...and it incidentally made him a huge success too....most guys do what they have to do..and sometimes get big rewards......like my dad....but he really always wanted to be a pilot....so when i see someone who made their passion integrate fully into what they really love.....and it's literally making your dream HAPPEN......it is great to see with a person....yes i envy it.....but he earned it all....by going all the way with what he wanted.....great......
28:33 - Throwback to when Penn was an encyclopedia salesman on Friends lol
Joey bought the V section for 50 dollars :)
15:50 Such a handsome guy.
that "big ol moinitor" can now be found at the thrifty store for a dollar.
Time makes fools of us all. That antique is probably worth something now.
Yes! Thanks for this, From The Old, Good Bravo Network. Before it went down market and lost its pride and great reputation for quality TV.
Thank you for uploading this
36:20 the sound of the electric toothbrush is in key with the background music and comes in at the right time :O
No words can describe Teller and his talent
This is a great video. Many things shown I have never seen.
teller is the most mysterious and interesting person ..
LOVED PENN AND TELLER'S GUEST SPOTS ON MIAMI VICE IN SEPERATE EPISODES.
This was a great documentary!
Teller taught latin for 6 years. Er..ok! That's where my time machine is headed
I'd love visit his house and have time to look at all his interesting stuff. It takes me days to go to a museum.
"We sent for a magic set." lol
Teller has beautiful eyes.
"They're my friends fuck em!" 🤣
Thanks for this!
What I was trying to say before my phone didn't want to work right I'm glad to hear that Penn and Teller have been together for 25 years their magic is wonderful and that they are good friends keep up the good work Penn and Teller wish you both the best
It is truly bizarre to link (seemingly) unrelated memories so many years after the fact. I’m 52 now, and I can remember the tv of my early childhood pretty well. Magic Garden, Zoom, Bob McAllister era Wonderama... but I also remember seeing the Mike Douglas Show, and I do remember the Asparagus Valley Cultural Society. Only now do I know it was Penn and Teller, who I happened upon fairly early in their career as a duo as well, having seen them in their first off Broadway show in Hell’s Kitchen.
I love how tellers mom is just cutting vegetables while being filmed for tv😂
Thank you Costanza for your take on Penn and Teller
excellent to see this all in one piece. Thanks.
Penn is a legit mama’s boy and it’s so sad to hear him talk about her.
Oh man, I *knew* they would have kick-ass homes. UGH! They look like such joyous spaces. And the theremin!
Great upload, Thank you for sharing this!
i love how much they respect and care for each other
Teller had a heart condition as a kid? Wow.
3 of Clubs
It's nice to see Pen's loving side it's very down to earth.
Good stuff! I just recently saw their show at the Rio. A must see if you're in Vegas.
This was great. Thanks for sharing
I love these guys! They really are the best!
I quit watching television in 1968 when I was 14. I never heard of them until in the last few years that I've been watching RUclips and seeing some things I missed that were positive about TV, and they are one for sure!! Once in a while over the years I would see TV, and one was Saturday Night Live. The only thing I remember of them very well was the one time I saw them with the upside down trick that totally fooled me. I really believe that magicians have a kind of genius with the tricks they invent. It involves much more and viewers take a lot for granted. I also feel there is a kind of genius with good stand-up comedians too as they also are magicians in a way and very quick, split seconds in timing too. Thanks very much for sharing this as they are fascinating people! Does anyone know what they think of some of magician David Blaine's tricks? Does anyone know if he tried to trick Penn and Teller on their show too?
Eccentric and whimsical is an understatement. Wow, I don't really know what to say...except I would love to meet them.
Holy crap! I'd kill for that Velvet's album!
The most amazing artists I have enjoyed, my bucket list includes meeting these two and buying them breakfast at Denny's
"You learn how to juggle and then you do it "- that is the truth of these guys! And, it's easy to appreciate their skill when doing their tricks. Both are incredibly skilled at all arts of deception - much more to OUR ENJOYMENT! :D
thanks for this
Ty 4 this
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I Love Penn and Teller SO MUCH!!!!!
They said the same about you. Well, Penn did anyway.
Penn's tour of his home was worth the watch.
ive always seen clips of this, finally found the full thing
So much respect for these legends.
I bet that burning flag trick went over really well after September that year.
As a Veteran, it went over very well. My Oath was not to the Flag, nor to any political party, or even any political ideology. My Oath was to the United States Constitution. No more, no less.
To protect it with my life, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
I will give my life to defend our Constitution.
At the end of that act, the Constitution remains unharmed.
@@treywest268 well said 👏
“This isn’t juggling. This is called misdirection.”
Wow, I've been looking for this....
I miss Bravo. THIS BRAVO. What did they do to Bravo? why? WHY??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thompson haire 🤐😊😂😂😂😂😂
Teller is a great listener.
how would you know? You have no idea that he heard a single word you said if he doesn't talk.
19 years later: Still the best.
Great team.
I remember seeing their truck on SNL when it was revealed they were upside down. Brilliant.
the ad for this video was penn and tellers master class
Thank you to @Adam Moore for posting this!