Free tickets to Fool Us
February 23rd, 2017 at 5:18:06 PM
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I got an Email through Caesars that they are giving away free tickets to a taping of Penn & Teller's Fool Us show. The premise is aspiring magicians perform before them, and a studio audience, in an effort to fool Penn & Teller. Whether or not they do, P&T give them suggestions and their overall impression of the act. Unfortunately, if P&T where not fooled, they don't explain the secret to the audience.
I'm planning to go but haven't picked a day yet.
Here is a link: PENN & TELLER: FOOL US.
I'm planning to go but haven't picked a day yet.
Here is a link: PENN & TELLER: FOOL US.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 23rd, 2017 at 5:44:42 PM
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I watch that show on youtube
Especially the ones where they are fooled
Its a real good show with some impressive talent trying to fool P & T
Especially the ones where they are fooled
Its a real good show with some impressive talent trying to fool P & T
Its just a forum. Nothing here to get obsessed about.
February 23rd, 2017 at 6:17:00 PM
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I enjoy "Fool Us". It is really interesting when Penn and Teller attempt to communicate to the performer that they know how the illusion was done without giving it away to the audience. A couple of times, the "judge" (apparently, a producer who knows how the illusion works, has had to chime in that P&T were fooled or not. If you fool them, a trophy topped by a big red, "FU" drops from the ceiling.
The tricks range from close-up to big mechanical props. Penn and Teller also perform once per show. I don't know if they tape their one trick each segment, or if they do a bunch then cut them together later.
I always wonder if the illusionist who choose random audience members as part of their performance are actually using plants, despite the affirmation from Penn that performers have to sign off agreeing not to do so.
If you have a choice, try to sit in the lower left section as you face the stage. That is where a lot of the "random" folks are chosen from to assist on stage, probably because it is close to the stairs.
Have fun! Take the kids if it is allowed. They might get picked to help on stage.
The tricks range from close-up to big mechanical props. Penn and Teller also perform once per show. I don't know if they tape their one trick each segment, or if they do a bunch then cut them together later.
I always wonder if the illusionist who choose random audience members as part of their performance are actually using plants, despite the affirmation from Penn that performers have to sign off agreeing not to do so.
If you have a choice, try to sit in the lower left section as you face the stage. That is where a lot of the "random" folks are chosen from to assist on stage, probably because it is close to the stairs.
Have fun! Take the kids if it is allowed. They might get picked to help on stage.
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February 23rd, 2017 at 7:11:37 PM
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That makes me sad. I reserved a seat to see how it works. It gave me a ticket right away. It says expect to be there for 4 hours. I would like to see how the show is actuslly put together. I have never been to a tv show.
Now I gotta see if I could fly out for 1 day.
Now I gotta see if I could fly out for 1 day.
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February 23rd, 2017 at 10:36:36 PM
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Thanks for the link . I got two tickets for one night, and a friend I forwarded it to got two tix on his Anniversary. I can just see him telling his wife he got her tickets for Penn and Teller for it.
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February 24th, 2017 at 3:18:49 AM
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Thanks for the link. Unfortunately for us, the last show on the schedule is a couple of days before our next trip.
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February 24th, 2017 at 6:33:43 AM
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Quote: AyecarumbaI always wonder if the illusionist who choose random audience members as part of their performance are actually using plants, despite the affirmation from Penn that performers have to sign off agreeing not to do so.
Good for P&T for prohibiting audience plants. I think all magicians should abide by a code to not use them.
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February 24th, 2017 at 6:40:26 AM
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Looks like the last show is on March 22. I'll be in town March 25-29. Shame. I would have gone.
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February 24th, 2017 at 7:57:20 AM
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If I was in town then I'd be all over it.
On his podcast, Penn mentioned that non-plants work better and provide more natural reactions and better results than plants.Quote: WizardGood for P&T for prohibiting audience plants. I think all magicians should abide by a code to not use them.
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February 24th, 2017 at 11:16:07 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearIf I was in town then I'd be all over it.
On his podcast, Penn mentioned that non-plants work better and provide more natural reactions and better results than plants.
That being said, coming from a magician, I put it in the same category of truthfulness as "Nothing up my sleeve..."
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February 24th, 2017 at 11:51:26 AM
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Quote: AyecarumbaThat being said, coming from a magician, I put it in the same category of truthfulness as "Nothing up my sleeve..."
or when a poker player tells you what cards they had after throwing them in the muck
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February 24th, 2017 at 12:22:38 PM
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About 20 years ago I went to a P&T show in DC and Teller brought me on-stage for a trick.
I had been out for drinks before the show and REALLY had to go to the bathroom before he called me up. Like REALLY, REALLY had to go to the bathroom. But I persevered and made it through. When the trick was over instead of going back to my seat I walked straight out to find a bathroom. Everyone there thought I was a plant. Probably 10 people asked me if I was, starting right there in the bathroom on through till after the show. I'll never forget that time I almost wet myself on-stage with Penn & Teller - I've never been that close in my entire life.
P.S. during the trick there was a part where I was supposed to stand to the side and watch to make sure no funny-business was going on but I was too tipsy to hear the off-stage guy directing me to my mark on the stage so I stood in the wrong spot and saw how it was all done.
I had been out for drinks before the show and REALLY had to go to the bathroom before he called me up. Like REALLY, REALLY had to go to the bathroom. But I persevered and made it through. When the trick was over instead of going back to my seat I walked straight out to find a bathroom. Everyone there thought I was a plant. Probably 10 people asked me if I was, starting right there in the bathroom on through till after the show. I'll never forget that time I almost wet myself on-stage with Penn & Teller - I've never been that close in my entire life.
P.S. during the trick there was a part where I was supposed to stand to the side and watch to make sure no funny-business was going on but I was too tipsy to hear the off-stage guy directing me to my mark on the stage so I stood in the wrong spot and saw how it was all done.
February 24th, 2017 at 2:00:01 PM
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Quote: Skeptic...P.S. during the trick there was a part where I was supposed to stand to the side and watch to make sure no funny-business was going on but I was too tipsy to hear the off-stage guy directing me to my mark on the stage so I stood in the wrong spot and saw how it was all done.
Hehe... That's an awesome story. Unfortunately, that testimony won't hold up in court. I hope that you have kept the secret all this time.
Many moons ago I saw Penn and Teller in a large auditorium in a mid-week show, and had seats in the front of balcony (which was lightly attended). One of the bits involved "Mofo" the psychic gorilla. At one point in the show Teller "vanishes" from the stage and appears with Mofo in the balcony. Since I was sitting up there, I saw Teller slip in, and take his seat, preparing for the next bit. It was fun to be "in on it".
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February 24th, 2017 at 2:25:51 PM
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I reserved a ticket for the 18th . Trying to figure out how to get there. I can fly in on Saturday for $50 but can't seem to find a way home for under 100.
I already have a week booked on April 7th so I couldn't really spend 4 days in march. If I could I could fly home tuesday night for 64.
I already have a week booked on April 7th so I couldn't really spend 4 days in march. If I could I could fly home tuesday night for 64.
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February 25th, 2017 at 1:06:31 PM
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I have been wanting to see Fool Us instead of the P&T act at Rio. I jumped on this opportunity and will be attending on Wednesday the 15th at 7 PM.
February 25th, 2017 at 1:33:24 PM
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Wizard ... we are going on March 20 at 1 pm I would love to meet you there.
February 25th, 2017 at 1:53:43 PM
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I noticed it says that you should expect to be there 4 hours. I wonder what the delays are.
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February 25th, 2017 at 3:28:09 PM
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If the show lasts more than four hours get immediate medical help like the commercial says
March 13th, 2017 at 1:09:35 PM
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Still trying to get tickets home. I can fly out on Saturday for $30 but tickets home on monday are 149. I can come home tuesday for 30 but I have a meeting that I can not reschedule.
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March 13th, 2017 at 1:49:29 PM
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I did this the first time around they did tapings and it was a tone of fun. I'd definitely recommend it as it's a great show and you get to see the full story (some questions/etc may be left out...). It was really fun to watch Penn and Teller pick the act apart and decipher how it was done and then relate that back to the performer in sort of a "coded" language to let them know "yeah, we get how you did it."Quote: WizardI got an Email through Caesars that they are giving away free tickets to a taping of Penn & Teller's Fool Us show. The premise is aspiring magicians perform before them, and a studio audience, in an effort to fool Penn & Teller. Whether or not they do, P&T give them suggestions and their overall impression of the act. Unfortunately, if P&T where not fooled, they don't explain the secret to the audience.
I'm planning to go but haven't picked a day yet.
Here is a link: PENN & TELLER: FOOL US.
One of the guys did a "naked" trick, and yeah, turns out, he really was naked behind the panel... We also got to sit REALLY close and had a cut away on the TV taping =).
Typical show taping issues. They had to re-do an intro like 5 times one time, then they do the same take a couple ways so later they can pick which one looks better, etc, etc. So a regular 2 hour show becomes a 4 hour production show...Quote: GWAEI noticed it says that you should expect to be there 4 hours. I wonder what the delays are.
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March 13th, 2017 at 1:51:58 PM
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Quote: RomesOne of the guys did a "naked" trick, and yeah, turns out, he really was naked behind the panel... We also got to sit REALLY close and had a cut away on the TV taping =).
Vinny Grosso. Here's the segment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gpq4ML2DDo
March 13th, 2017 at 2:36:25 PM
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2 fun facts about that act:Quote: SkepticVinny Grosso. Here's the segment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gpq4ML2DDo
1) Penn and Teller "alluded" that they knew how the trick was done, and they taped the segment as he lost and they figured it out. Then when he went backstage they talked in secret and realized they were wrong and didn't know how the trick was done so they had to come back out (naked) and re-tape the ending properly.
2) Yes, the dude was really 100% naked behind that. I think about 80% of the audience got to verify that.
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March 13th, 2017 at 3:23:12 PM
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My only magic trick when naked is shaking my magic wand.
March 13th, 2017 at 4:28:10 PM
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Quote: GWAEStill trying to get tickets home. I can fly out on Saturday for $30 but tickets home on monday are 149. I can come home tuesday for 30 but I have a meeting that I can not reschedule.
You gotta be fing kinding me. I actually was able to change my meeting to Wednesday and now the tuesday flight wentr from 30 to 196. Fml.
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March 20th, 2017 at 7:54:49 AM
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Welllllll? Did anyone go?
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March 20th, 2017 at 10:31:58 AM
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To see Johnzimbo's "Magic Wand"? heheQuote: GWAEWelllllll? Did anyone go?
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