American magician and actor
Born: March 5, 1955
Penn Jillette, born March 5, 1955, is an American magician, actor, musician, inventor, television presenter, and author. He is best known as one half of the magic duo “Penn & Teller,” alongside Raymond Teller. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Jillette’s interest in magic began at a young age. He met Teller while working as a busker in the late 1970s, and their collaboration began soon after.
Penn & Teller rose to prominence in the 1980s with their unique blend of magic and comedy, challenging traditional magic acts with their debunking of mysticism and pseudoscience. Their successful career spans multiple mediums, including stage performances, television shows like “Penn & Teller: Bullshit!” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” as well as various appearances in films and on talk shows.
Beyond his work with Teller, Jillette has pursued numerous solo projects, including writing several books, such as “God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales” and “Presto!: How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales.” He is also an outspoken atheist and libertarian, known for his articulate and passionate advocacy of rationalism and individual freedoms. Jillette continues to entertain and provoke thought through his multifaceted career.
Penn Jillette’s 5 most popular quotes
- I think voting for the lesser of two evils in game theory always leads to more evil.
- I believe the fast track to atheism is reading the Bible. I’ve read it three times, all the way through. It’s a big part of our culture and a big part of our history. I don’t just read things I agree with.
- The only secret of magic is that I’m willing to work harder on it than you think it’s worth.
- Religion cannot and should not be replaced by atheism. Religion needs to go away and not be replaced by anything. Atheism is not a religion. It’s the absence of religion, and that’s a wonderful thing.
- Democracy without respect for individual rights stinks. It’s just ganging up against the weird kid, and I’m always the weird kid.
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