
In this bank episode recorded last month, Piff the Magic Dragon joins the show to reflect on the epic pre-tour performances of Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe at the Magic Castle. What Penn and Piff have learned from performing with each other onstage, running around excitedly with a bottle, the real definition of a punk magic show, unfiltered thoughts on the wrong kind of mentalism, the second greatest magic trick Penn has ever been a part of, a surprise interview with an audience volunteer who experienced said trick onstage, and lots more.
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Sep 16
1 hr 14 min

Penn's spine has inspired his performance, final rehearsals for Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe inspire a discussion on the pros and cons of theatricality in magic, how Bruce Springsteen inspired Penn & Teller, Penn recalls the most starstruck he's ever been, and lots more.
Sep 9
1 hr 14 min

Penn is joined by guest host Sarah Lowe as he remembers David Fair of Half Japanese through stories, memories, and music. Plus, the history of 50 Skidillion Watts of Power in the Hands of Babies Records, Penn breaks tapes out of the vault, The Bank of Penn, a really good feta, Herseys Syrup and Ruffles potato chips, and lots more.
Sep 3
1 hr 47 min

Penn shares memories and reflects on the life, career, and immeasurable generosity of spirit of Juan Tamariz, plus the easiest book Penn has ever written, thoughts on Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour, a Thanksgiving dinner gone wrong, Matt performs at the Magic Castle and reflects on his career in comedy and magic as he comes up on a milestone anniversary, and lots more.
Aug 26
1 hr 16 min

Penn explores why he never got into politics, Matt saw the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere, zines, postcard club, and an inadvertent lollygag, the right way to eat pretzels and french fries, and lots more.
Aug 20
1 hr 10 min

Penn's new pain relief comes with unexpected results, Matt visits an 88 year old magic festival and is also an improv god, Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe rehearsals roll on, how Penn deals with criticism, Penn from the future, and lots more.
Aug 13
1 hr 9 min

Penn contemplates a sedan chair, Matt recounts an embarrassing moment with Olivia Newton-John and saw two very different Las Vegas magic shows, Penn should have gone to Hawaii to ride motorcycles with Lou Reed, more audience volunteers at the big Penn & Teller show, and lots more,
Aug 5
1 hr 10 min

Penn gets a nice mention from The Flying Karamazov Brothers and continues to discover the unexpected joys of performing seated on a stool, Matt performs magic for different audiences in Nashville, the life and legacy of Paul Reubens, unexpected concert tour lineups, and lots more.
Jul 29
1 hr 8 min

Penn recaps his week of cancelled travel, adjusting to performing seated again, and TV star medical treatment. Plus, judging a book by its cover, stories of both Matt Donnelly the Mind Noodler and Bobby Slayton picking the wrong volunteers on stage, Reddi Rich pitches a new sci-fi story to Penn, and lots more.
Jul 22
1 hr 7 min

Penn hurt his back but it's nothing compared to jumping in high heeled cowboy boots, Matt headlines a comedy show with magic, chandelier girls, Penn goes from Lou Reed to Bob Dylan, Debbie Harry's accidental straightjacket escape, well lit houses, and lots more.
Jul 15
1 hr 23 min
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