What a great show for all ages. I've always seen the billboards and advertisement for this show but never had a chance to check it out until this weekend. I was able to get the VIP booth seats which were very comfortable and spacious. The show was a mixture of magic and comedy all in one. They pulled out children and adults to be part of the show. They had some really cool magic tricks that had the crowd wondering how they did it. This show has been going on for about 50 years now and there is a reason for that. Me and my guest were able to meet Teller after the show and that was also pretty cool. If you're in town on vacation or even a local I'd check this show out. read more

Penn & Teller - Magicians Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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What a cute show! Seats are comfy & our seats were good. Had section 1, row L & seats #5 & 6. They pull a lot of people up on stage & Teller pretty much doesn't talk during the show, just @ one spot. He does make funny face & hand gestures. I was amazed @ his jelly bean skit & the "elephant" one too. It's definitely no other magic seen in other magic shows in Vegas. I've been wanting to see them for a long time & jumped @ the opportunity to when tickets came up on 1stTix so thank you to the Rio & 1stTix for this opportunity. Rio is a favorite hotel of mine & it's amazing how many show rooms they have, this one (of course) I've never been to before. The bartenders did move a little slow for my liking even though there were like 3-4 separate lines. I wanted to get the collection cup & ordered a Tito's & soda water. The thing that disgusted me was the bartender who waited on me was also handling the credit card & money transactions for his customer's orders. I noticed him grab a lime slice for a customer in front of me with his bar hands & when he went & grabbed a lime for my drink I told him "no" & asked for a lemon slice, but asked him not to touch it with his bare hands so he grabbed some tongs that were right next to his fruit & grabbed a lemon with it & dropped it in my drink....so wait? If you have tongues to grab the fruit then why are you using your dirty hands that you're handling cash & credit cards with?!?!? He is putting the customers @ risk of getting sick. Nelson was his name & he needs to be educated on proper handling behind the bar & any of the other bartenders who are practicing the same. They had some candy for sale & wish they sold popcorn but I didn't see any. They do check your purse before entering & don't allow you to bring food or drinks in from the outside. I was also on a knee scooter due to my broken foot & have a chicken attached to it to use as a horn & the girl checking my purse asked if it made noise & when I told her it does she had to check to see if I could even go inside with it. I was like "I'm obviously not going to be able to bring my scooter to my seat" & she said "but someone may walk by it & squeeze it" Some other lady came over who was much friendlier & told me it was OK to bring it in & thought it was cute. I don't know what I would have done if I couldn't have gone inside with it? If someone was to do that then that person should be held liable for their behavior. Luckily no one touched it. Penn states in their show that they change the material up, not sure how soon I would go back if I had the opportunity? Bathrooms were clean inside the theater but stinky. Theater & the area before you enter was clean. It is a little bit of a hike if you park @ the parking garage closer to the Chippendales side. read more

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This is one of our favorite shows, if not our favorite show, in Vegas. We catch this show each and every time we're Vegas. They always update it and add new and even more impressive tricks. I love Teller's coins to goldfish trick. I've yet to figure it out. The venue is well maintained and the seats are comfortable. We always get the vip booths so the view is incredible. I've always loved Penn's voice and I find them both to be hilarious. If you're a fan of great showmanship, check out Penn and Teller. A true Vegas must see. You can also see them on tv as they have several successful shows. read more

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Great show. Very funny, family friendly and captivating. 10/10 would recommend for good wholesome time in Las Vegas:

So hilarious, entertaining and fun. A great show to see in Vegas! Would go again. We sat very close to the front and just loved it.

I just want to said. It is very sad how much they went from one of the best magic duo's in the workd to literally a laughing stock. I went to the 50th anniversary show in Radio City Music Hall for my birtbday..they were terrible, they cursed, were not funny, not even remotely good, magic could have been by a 1st grader. Overall waste of money, not entertaining at all, terrible showmanship, and 100% ruined my birthday evening by far. Truth- Penn and Teller..you had you 15 min of fame..maybe it's time to start collecting social security checks.. read more

I'm a huge P&T fan and have seen them at least a dozen times over the years, in various cities and venues. While still an enjoyable show, it's quite a bit quieter and tamer when compared to the shows of previous decades. They included a couple of long-time favorites as well as lots of new routines. While we enjoyed ourselves, I'm not sure I will seek out one of their live performances again in the future. Still, it was an entertaining way to spend our last evening in Vegas! read more

Too much talking not enough magic. Not worth the price they are living off their brand. Not for kids too slooow. We got bored.

Great show! Very entertaining and seeing these two friends and colleagues is really a treat. They have been together for over forty years and have the longest running show in the same casino in history. They performed so well together and they are both really so lovable. They both make it look easy and seamlessly run through the act like butter. I laughed at their corny jokes and was still amazed after all these years by their talent. Very good show and would recommend it to everyone. Family friendly and fun for the kids who were chosen from the audience to assist. This maybe the last few years of this dynamic duo to be together at the Rio. Carve out some time when your in Vegas to see this show. It was a blast. Highly recommend! read more

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The most underwhelming magic show I've ever experienced. Honestly very disappointing considering how many raving reviews they have. 90% of the show was mocking Christianity, including physically darting bible verses and cracking jokes on God, Jesus, etc.. Very surprised they even have a whole theater to themselves. read more

First 20 rows are usually very good for viewing. Depends on your selections and preferences. This comedy and magician show will definitely amaze and surprise you as you try to figure out the logic and magic tricks of it all. Very organized show. It gets pretty crowded and packed inside since the stage and seating arrangement areas are busy. Yes, people do dress up to attend, but not required. They allow you to write down your thoughts/dreams voluntarily and they will include a portion of it in the showing. Good setup. Musicians are performing live before the actual showtime to get you comfortable and tuned in. Lots of security guards too. The audience loves good laughs and good entertainment here. Hosts are highly professional and experienced folks. Majority of performance asks for audience and volunteers to participate in the show. Don't feel bad if you get randomly selected. Everyone can see you on stage. If you're looking for 1.5 hours or more of laughs and giggles, this is the show for you. Must love magic tricks and jokes. Good variety of stunts on stage. Group performances are awesome too. It's a very happy stage with nonstop entertainment. I hope you all get to enjoy it just as much as we did. Love comedy and magical live shows. read more

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They cancelled the show without any explanation. Not cool. Have back up plans if you schedule these dorks.

Great show! And everyone was helpful and friendly. Reasonable prices for beverages and merchandise.

Absolutely incredible! It was fun and entertaining. I loved how they involved the audience myself included. I loved how they celebrated birthdays and made people feel special and a part of the show. Their antics were hilarious. They really made you wonder how they did their tricks and really made you laugh with their comedy. Both Penn and Teller were wonderful and worth seeing! I saw them on November 10th at the Rio hotel in Las Vegas. read more

Had a great time! This was my first time at the show but they said that they weave in new material on a regular basis so, even if you've been before, go again! They involved members of the audience, which was super fun. Some were card tricks but was easy to see because they had a camera that displayed close-ups on two big screens on each side of the stage. Highly recommend the show, good for families, go see it! read more

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Very great show! A lot of comedy and also nice new tricks!!! I also liked the drinks! read more

Penn & Teller - The stage - Magicians Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

what an awesome experience. classic and practical magic performed by two masters of their craft. you can tell these two and their crew are passionate about what they do. had an awesome time and hope to come back soon read more

It pains me to give this review as I love the show Fool Penn and Teller but this show was so so at best. Bought tix on Vegas.com and got 10% off searching for a code online. Tickets were sent to my phone for east access. When we checked in they gave us a free upgrade to the front section which was appreciated. Some of the tricks took way to long to set up and the payoff wasn't enough to justify the long winded build up. They did three variations of a string through and object trick which got old fast The highlight of the program was Teller doing slight of hand with coins and a water tank. That blew my mind. It was great to see two legends do there thing but it was so so at best. read more

Good show... not just a magic show but funny in away too. The pianist is awesome!! Every seat is a good seat. A good show to see in Vegas but nothing special. read more

Penn & Teller - The stage - Magicians Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Great sized theater. It was much smaller than expected. We sat stage right on the first level in the back row and could see perfectly. The show was very funny. It felt more intimate than your typical Vegas show, less of a production and more of Penn & Teller doing what they do best. The pianist is amazing! Only complaint is the cocktail drinks at the concession are VERY sweet. read more

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Is it worth seeing? Yes. Is it worth seeing twice? Perhaps not. I don't know to what extent they update the show. They have their own dedicated theater at the Rio. It's a nice room with comfortable seating and a great staff. I had high hopes for this show, and secured front row seats that weren't crazy expensive, so I'm not bent, but. . . . - It's an exceedingly family friendly show with lots of kids in attendance. I would like to see them offer an alternative adults only show with a little bit of edge to it. - Penn is funny, but I thought there was a little too much boring wind up between the magic tricks, most of which were not exceptional. Making fun of some of the more obvious tricks was funny but lazy. I'd like to see these guys incorporate some tricks that make the audience go "no way" or words to that effect. The "disappearing elephant" featuring a cow dressed up clumsily to pretend to be an elephant is not that. Yes, I realize the "trick" is itself one the jokes because it's so silly. There were a couple of stand out tricks, though. - Teller was in a way the star of the show. His performance similar to what a good mime might do but very subdued was enjoyable. He talks only once during the 90 minute show. I was enjoying the mystery of him not talking until the one segment when he did. - 90 minutes is a little much. 60 minutes in, I was hoping for it to wrap up. Maybe eliminate some of the wind up talk and do 75 minutes? Mostly all of us have things to do after the show, like waiting for our Uber rides. Once the show let out, the ride share pick up area was mobbed. Having said all that, Penn & Teller are Vegas icons, and I'm glad we saw them. The iconic Vegas performers are slowly going away; see the ones who are still doing it while you can. Cheers! read more

I personally have never attended a Penn and Teller show nor do I watch them on TV but my mother-in-law loves them so of course it was a must watch while in Vegas. The prices were adequate for the time and space. The venue was clean, cool and spacious! They were quite fun and I have to say, I am now a fan. They do great tricks and yes, I know they are known for card tricks but they basically had a variety show. I would recommend the show for those who love magicians... read more

My husband is a super fan. I've seen their TV show "Fool Us" but I've got more of a casual interest. The theater was setup well. The pre show jazz piano was really nice. They had a jelly bean counting experience which was just one of their many very ways of involving the audience in the show. The show itself was fascinating, comedic, clever and hilarious. They involved the audience at every turn and we even got to hear Teller yell at Penn!!!!! read more

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Came to this show with our friends while in Vegas and I have to say it was a fun show! We all had a great time, seats were too comfy so you can def sleep since its dark but really cool show. some nice tricks. i would recommend it read more

Totally boring disappointing show it was like an elementary school play shockingly a waste of time

Love Penn and Teller, though a bit slow in a few spots, they are completely loveable Teller showed up for a trick, the audience went crazy...we all love him and he has been out for medical reasons The theater is nice, clean I would definitely recommend! read more

Penn & Teller - Can't wait for Penn and Teller! - Magicians Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

My husband is a HUGE Penn & Teller fan so we booked the show to watch tonight. (May 2024) Please don't fall for the 5 star reviews. You will regret it, especially if you're a huge fan. The show is Endless talking & the most basic tricks you could imagine. Example: cutting a rope & it magically being whole again. (This was literally the trick, but imagine these tricks for 90mins plus incessant talking before the trick actually happens) I kid you not, I thought it would get better but it got so bad I wanted to walk out within the 1st 10mins but we paid over $300 for 3 ppl. I wouldn't even watch it again if someone paid me to. That's how bad it was. I was constantly checking my phone to see how much longer til it ended. Please please I beg you to save your money and watch shin lim instead. You might read all the 5 star reviews & think "oh it'll be great, the 1 star reviews are just haters." Don't be tricked, because that's exactly what I thought & here I am writing this review right after the show........ read more

We took our family to the Penn and Teller show. The language was horrific. Gillette Penn took the lord's name in vain at least 25 times and he was condescending towards Christians and made me and my family very uncomfortable. We had seen their show previously about 10 years ago and it was so fun and the comedy was clean and the slight of hand was phenomenal. This show was such a huge disappointment. I wish I would have taken my family to go and see the Terry fator show or something else. Please do not waste your money on this show if you are taking your family or are a Christian. read more

Overall a good magic show. A bit pricy for how lackluster it is. Some tricks were amazing others a bit boring. Disappointing overall because I know they can do better and I like them but give us more! read more

It just felt outdated. It wasn't as modern as I would've hoped and I don't get their sense of humor. Some things were funny but overall it was just ok. I was disappointed. It was kinda lame. read more

It was fun! I was excited for this show since they're super famous and I've seen good stuff. The card trick memorization trick was ok. It was just kinda showing off good memory imho which is like, I'm jelly but not really magic ya know. I did like the elephant trick. That was fun! I also liked hearing Teller talk. All in all, I enjoyed it! read more

Worst show ever!!! Would have paid twice as much to not go!! Only magic is I stayed awake. Went from the best show, Eagles in the Sphere, to worst show. read more

I've loved Penn & Teller for years, so this is a hard review to write. TL;DR: their most impressive trick was disappearing $200 from my bank account in exchange for 90 minutes of depressing and lame phoned-in shit. The long version: I've seen them live 3 or 4 times over the years - the last time in Vegas in 2011 - and they were always great! Funny, adventurous, and they exuded a sense of rock and roll and danger. Unfortunately, the show we caught last Sunday was pretty lame. None of the sense of danger and excitement is left in their stage show. Instead, we were treated to 90 minutes of mostly card memorization and math tricks (one of which they fucked up, to Penn's visible annoyance), interspersed with some monologues and plugs for their TV show. They even resorted to some stock pulling-shit-through-a-string tricks. It would've been mildly entertaining at, say, some corporate dinner event, but it was embarrassing to see master magicians of this caliber - an act I've always considered to be the Rolling Stones of magic - doing tired off-the-shelf birthday-party stuff. It pains me to say it, but it felt phoned in and tired. I know the guys are getting older, and I don't know if it was an off night or what, but I walked away from the whole thing feeling oddly depressed (and explaining to my wife "well, they were fantastic when I saw them 12 years ago!"). read more

Great Show!! 3/16/2024 KEPT MY ATTENTION the entire time! Very COOL tricks! I would never be able to figure them out!! Loved all of it!! Highly recommend! read more

Penn & Teller - The theater - Magicians Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Just disappointed. Always wanted to see Penn & Teller since they are legendary but the first scene to the show was just cringing. It was that stupid comedy that makes you chuckle because they are being silly not because they are being funny. I knew right then and there this was going to be a long show for me. The whole show just didn't flow with the beginning of Penn advertising for their next show, the middle not really a magic show and not really comedy then the end Penn advertising for their next show. Again. I know many people in the crowd really enjoyed the show but it just wasn't my cup of tea. Also side note, their theater is cold, ladies you might want to bring a sweatshirt. read more

Such a wonderful show, so worth it. Penn & Teller really keep the audience engaged. They're so funny! I'm so glad my son and I watched them, now that its unsure if Teller is coming back. My son was so excited and pumped for this show. We were freaking out when we realized it was Penn playing the bass before the show started. We were totally fanboy'ing it. A MUST SEE if you're a fan of magic and want to see something family friendly in Vegas. read more

For my first time seeing this amazing duo, it was their first show in 450 days. They'd been trapped in lockdown and the "Fool Us" show had made them complacent doing only one trick per show, They showed several new tricks and explained their history and things I never knew, despite watching them on television my entire life. I'm so lucky to have seen them so incredibly fired up after not doing a live show in two years. They have souvenir cups which cost $25 with one of a few variants of mixed alcohol that are tasty. The dark green one has Midori and tastes good. I recommend ordering one of each and sharing with your date or spouse. I didn't take photos after the show began because they are strict about that, however, the ushers are very friendly, helpful and polite. They have a fine jazz pianist which plays before the show. Penn played a few minutes of upright bass to begin the show with him. It's neat how they'll explain certain aspects of magic and circus performing history that aren't well known. Penn explained just how dangerous eating fire was and why. Teller's facial mannerisms are even funnier in-person. Teller did a sleight of hand trick with short sleeves I still can't figure out. The theater isn't obviously located in the Rio casino, so you want to navigate towards the breakfast hashery, which'll be closed at night and then it's just beyond that and to the left. My only suggestion would be offer some unique P&T merchandise you couldn't get anywhere else but the show. I can think of a few unique items myself, so I could only imagine what P&T could come up with. read more

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My friend and I saw the Penn and Teller show in NYC 30 years ago and it was great. First time in Vegas I thought to re-see them again, not a good decision, very disappointing. I purchased the tickets well in advance. Check-in was easy, sat down and looked around. I should of taken the amount of open seats as a clue. There was an introductory Jazz session which was fantastic with Penn playing with another gentleman. The show was slow, very little magic, very little comedy... a lot of Blah Blah story telling. So Blah, that my friend was falling asleep. Jazz session better than the show... sorry to say. read more

The greatest magic show in Las Vegas. My wife even got to go on stage when they called audience members to hold hands in a circle and watch an elephant disappear. Penn was even generous enough to take a picture with us. Such kind hearted and a funny guy. The show was filled with magic tricks and lots of humor. My two favorite things. Highly highly recommend this show when coming to Las Vegas read more

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Sorry to say we felt disappointed by this show, despite being fans of their show Fool Us. Penn and Teller are legends but three of the tricks were the same looped object through a string. Penn seemed to have developed a very thick skin from 50 years of show biz. Reminds me a bit of comedians who have been on stage for decades and almost preemptively yells at the audience for even the most minor or perceived slight. I get that you have to be tough to go on stage in front of anyone for decades but the cynicism is clearly there. I just hope he can find what makes him truly happy again. Lastly the theater specifically was especially cold and I was freezing throughout the entire show. read more