1 00:00:02,134 --> 00:00:05,105 [jazz music] 2 00:00:05,137 --> 00:00:12,178 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:18,684 --> 00:00:21,620 [cheers and applause] 4 00:00:21,653 --> 00:00:23,356 - From the 5 00:00:23,390 --> 00:00:24,957 in Las Vegas, Nevada, 6 00:00:24,990 --> 00:00:28,795 here's our host, 7 00:00:28,827 --> 00:00:30,996 [cheers and applause] 8 00:00:31,030 --> 00:00:34,000 [jazz music] 9 00:00:34,033 --> 00:00:39,472 ♪ ♪ 10 00:00:39,506 --> 00:00:42,475 [applause] 11 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:44,476 - Welcome to "Fool Us." 12 00:00:44,511 --> 00:00:46,979 Tonight's episode will look 13 00:00:47,012 --> 00:00:49,082 to those familiar 14 00:00:49,115 --> 00:00:51,551 Our audience and even 15 00:00:51,584 --> 00:00:53,719 will be joining us virtually, 16 00:00:53,753 --> 00:00:56,789 but what hasn't changed 17 00:00:56,823 --> 00:00:59,459 Four of the world's 18 00:00:59,491 --> 00:01:02,561 will try to fool 19 00:01:02,594 --> 00:01:05,031 who are still here, 20 00:01:05,064 --> 00:01:06,632 in their own theater. 21 00:01:06,665 --> 00:01:10,569 The unstoppable 22 00:01:10,602 --> 00:01:13,573 [applause] 23 00:01:13,605 --> 00:01:16,575 [jazz music] 24 00:01:16,609 --> 00:01:21,513 ♪ ♪ 25 00:01:21,548 --> 00:01:24,584 [applause] 26 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:29,254 To win a trophy and a slot in 27 00:01:29,289 --> 00:01:33,026 a magician must completely 28 00:01:33,058 --> 00:01:34,527 Let's peel back the curtain 29 00:01:34,561 --> 00:01:37,764 and reveal tonight's 30 00:01:40,133 --> 00:01:41,468 - I was actually 31 00:01:41,501 --> 00:01:42,468 when I discovered magic. 32 00:01:42,502 --> 00:01:43,770 I was already a teenager, 33 00:01:43,802 --> 00:01:45,438 which is actually 34 00:01:45,472 --> 00:01:47,106 But that was good for me, 35 00:01:47,140 --> 00:01:48,908 when magic was 36 00:01:48,942 --> 00:01:50,442 and a little more street. 37 00:01:50,477 --> 00:01:52,344 I was never gonna be 38 00:01:52,378 --> 00:01:53,912 you know, wear prom clothes. 39 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:54,948 [twinkling] 40 00:01:54,980 --> 00:01:56,248 [laughs] 41 00:01:56,281 --> 00:01:57,584 I was good at magic 42 00:01:57,616 --> 00:01:58,852 and when you're young, 43 00:01:58,884 --> 00:02:00,019 trying to figure out. 44 00:02:00,052 --> 00:02:00,953 "What am I good at?" 45 00:02:00,986 --> 00:02:02,555 For me, magic was it. 46 00:02:02,588 --> 00:02:03,989 I still think magic 47 00:02:04,022 --> 00:02:06,058 and I think we can get that 48 00:02:06,091 --> 00:02:07,493 diverse, younger performers. 49 00:02:07,527 --> 00:02:09,862 I mean, I do this one trick 50 00:02:09,896 --> 00:02:11,431 which is a pretty 51 00:02:11,463 --> 00:02:13,098 and I looked everywhere 52 00:02:13,133 --> 00:02:15,001 and I couldn't find one 53 00:02:15,033 --> 00:02:16,536 They just don't make them. 54 00:02:17,170 --> 00:02:18,570 I wonder why. 55 00:02:18,604 --> 00:02:19,771 That's why when we do shows, 56 00:02:19,806 --> 00:02:20,772 me and my friends 57 00:02:20,806 --> 00:02:21,941 "The Magic Underground." 58 00:02:21,974 --> 00:02:23,143 It's not dudes in top hats. 59 00:02:23,175 --> 00:02:25,344 We have this 60 00:02:25,377 --> 00:02:27,680 Magic should be a place where 61 00:02:27,713 --> 00:02:30,182 it's happening 62 00:02:30,216 --> 00:02:33,252 [applause] 63 00:02:34,319 --> 00:02:36,656 - Sit back and enjoy 64 00:02:36,688 --> 00:02:38,658 of Noah Sonie! 65 00:02:38,691 --> 00:02:39,759 [applause] 66 00:02:39,792 --> 00:02:41,161 - Thank you so much 67 00:02:41,194 --> 00:02:42,395 This is literally 68 00:02:42,427 --> 00:02:43,829 And I mean that. 69 00:02:43,862 --> 00:02:45,264 I've been dreaming 70 00:02:45,298 --> 00:02:48,134 ever since I was a college 71 00:02:48,168 --> 00:02:49,769 And I know, 72 00:02:49,801 --> 00:02:51,336 "Oh, a magician that has a 73 00:02:51,371 --> 00:02:52,437 That's cute." 74 00:02:52,472 --> 00:02:54,106 But don't get ahead 75 00:02:54,139 --> 00:02:55,807 It's a degree 76 00:02:55,841 --> 00:02:57,276 Now I'm a magician, 77 00:02:57,310 --> 00:02:58,645 so clearly I'm putting 78 00:02:58,677 --> 00:03:00,079 [laughter] 79 00:03:00,112 --> 00:03:02,282 However, college was 80 00:03:02,314 --> 00:03:04,884 There's actually a lot of parts 81 00:03:04,918 --> 00:03:07,854 Like living down the hall 82 00:03:07,887 --> 00:03:10,455 or sleeping through 83 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:11,957 or Obama being president. 84 00:03:11,990 --> 00:03:14,460 [laughter] 85 00:03:14,493 --> 00:03:16,062 But at the same time, 86 00:03:16,094 --> 00:03:17,329 of college that I don't miss. 87 00:03:17,362 --> 00:03:18,830 Like, I can guarantee you 88 00:03:18,865 --> 00:03:20,466 racking up that 89 00:03:20,500 --> 00:03:22,034 and I definitely don't miss 90 00:03:22,068 --> 00:03:25,737 those oddly overpriced 91 00:03:25,771 --> 00:03:28,240 I actually brought a few of my 92 00:03:28,274 --> 00:03:29,542 Not because 93 00:03:29,575 --> 00:03:31,877 but more so for the memories. 94 00:03:31,911 --> 00:03:35,314 This one here is "Parks, 95 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:38,183 Yeah. 96 00:03:38,218 --> 00:03:40,620 $65 for a book 97 00:03:40,652 --> 00:03:42,889 And honestly, I don't even know 98 00:03:42,921 --> 00:03:43,956 for a book 99 00:03:43,990 --> 00:03:45,191 [laughter] 100 00:03:45,224 --> 00:03:46,825 The worst part is 101 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:49,094 [laughter] 102 00:03:49,127 --> 00:03:50,697 This one here... 103 00:03:50,729 --> 00:03:52,598 is "Advanced Film Theory." 104 00:03:52,632 --> 00:03:54,667 $88 for this one. 105 00:03:54,700 --> 00:03:56,002 And this is a little tip. 106 00:03:56,034 --> 00:03:58,204 If I need a textbook 107 00:03:58,237 --> 00:03:59,938 maybe it wasn't a great movie. 108 00:03:59,973 --> 00:04:01,907 [laughter] 109 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:05,377 But this one was by far 110 00:04:05,411 --> 00:04:07,479 This is "A Study 111 00:04:07,513 --> 00:04:08,948 by Julia Bradburn. 112 00:04:08,981 --> 00:04:11,818 It was for my Logics 113 00:04:11,850 --> 00:04:14,086 $125 for this book. 114 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:15,521 And it's not like it 115 00:04:15,555 --> 00:04:17,089 or anything like that, 116 00:04:17,122 --> 00:04:18,690 this is the real twist 117 00:04:18,725 --> 00:04:20,293 so please, Penn, Teller, 118 00:04:20,326 --> 00:04:23,161 Julia Bradburn was not just 119 00:04:23,196 --> 00:04:25,764 She was also my teacher. 120 00:04:25,798 --> 00:04:27,800 What kind of con 121 00:04:27,834 --> 00:04:29,269 Who's about to write 122 00:04:29,302 --> 00:04:31,271 charge $125 for it, 123 00:04:31,303 --> 00:04:34,374 and then require an entire 124 00:04:34,406 --> 00:04:36,141 every single semester? 125 00:04:36,175 --> 00:04:37,543 [laughter] 126 00:04:37,576 --> 00:04:41,514 But if I'm gonna spend $125 127 00:04:41,547 --> 00:04:43,449 I'm gonna get my money's worth. 128 00:04:43,483 --> 00:04:44,983 So, Alyson, 129 00:04:45,018 --> 00:04:46,653 would you actually join me 130 00:04:46,685 --> 00:04:48,420 [mid-tempo music] 131 00:04:48,454 --> 00:04:49,721 Yeah. 132 00:04:49,755 --> 00:04:51,156 - I hope she's watching. 133 00:04:51,189 --> 00:04:52,391 [laughs] 134 00:04:52,425 --> 00:04:53,558 Alyson, will you start 135 00:04:53,593 --> 00:04:54,994 the pages of this book 136 00:04:55,028 --> 00:04:56,262 Just break the glue 137 00:04:56,295 --> 00:04:57,663 - Okay. 138 00:04:57,697 --> 00:04:58,730 kind of mix 'em up too. 139 00:04:58,764 --> 00:04:59,865 Kind of shuffle 'em 140 00:04:59,899 --> 00:05:01,067 so you're breaking 141 00:05:01,100 --> 00:05:02,168 Yeah! 142 00:05:02,201 --> 00:05:03,502 - Yeah, perfect. 143 00:05:03,536 --> 00:05:04,704 And Alyson, 144 00:05:04,737 --> 00:05:06,139 - Yeah. 145 00:05:06,172 --> 00:05:08,507 in college at California State 146 00:05:08,540 --> 00:05:09,574 - Yeah. 147 00:05:09,608 --> 00:05:10,643 psychology and you 148 00:05:10,677 --> 00:05:13,112 of the Alpha Chi Omega 149 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,913 Chill, that's not weird. 150 00:05:14,947 --> 00:05:16,281 It's--it's fine. 151 00:05:16,315 --> 00:05:17,449 [laughs] 152 00:05:17,483 --> 00:05:18,617 - And whenever you want, 153 00:05:18,651 --> 00:05:20,620 give me whichever pile 154 00:05:20,653 --> 00:05:21,754 ♪ ♪ 155 00:05:21,788 --> 00:05:22,754 - You can have that one. 156 00:05:22,788 --> 00:05:24,456 - Are you sure? 157 00:05:24,490 --> 00:05:26,024 - You better be. 158 00:05:26,059 --> 00:05:27,259 - Good, good, good. 159 00:05:27,293 --> 00:05:28,694 And I really want 160 00:05:28,728 --> 00:05:30,562 that I'm seriously not, like, 161 00:05:30,596 --> 00:05:33,365 Like, it's really-- 162 00:05:33,399 --> 00:05:36,401 [mid-tempo music] 163 00:05:36,869 --> 00:05:38,838 [audience oohs] 164 00:05:38,870 --> 00:05:40,038 - Alyson, just like before, 165 00:05:40,072 --> 00:05:41,374 break those pages 166 00:05:41,406 --> 00:05:42,608 - Two piles. 167 00:05:42,641 --> 00:05:44,644 And hand me whichever 168 00:05:44,677 --> 00:05:46,846 Good, are you sure of this one? 169 00:05:46,879 --> 00:05:48,146 ♪ ♪ 170 00:05:48,180 --> 00:05:50,382 - Pick one page 171 00:05:50,415 --> 00:05:53,119 - Hmm, one page... 172 00:05:53,151 --> 00:05:54,454 - Okay. 173 00:05:54,487 --> 00:05:55,521 Good. 174 00:05:55,555 --> 00:05:56,622 Alyson, will you take 175 00:05:56,656 --> 00:05:57,856 and hold it the long way? 176 00:05:57,889 --> 00:05:58,858 - Mm-hmm. 177 00:05:58,891 --> 00:06:00,526 - Other way, sideways. 178 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:01,994 And then, Alyson, 179 00:06:02,028 --> 00:06:04,463 And while you rip that page, 180 00:06:04,497 --> 00:06:05,630 "Take that, college." 181 00:06:05,665 --> 00:06:07,632 - Take that, college. 182 00:06:07,666 --> 00:06:09,334 Put both halves 183 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:11,269 Hold them the other way 184 00:06:11,303 --> 00:06:13,271 And rip it again and this time 185 00:06:13,305 --> 00:06:15,440 - Take that, Julia. 186 00:06:15,475 --> 00:06:16,576 - And then, one last time, 187 00:06:16,608 --> 00:06:17,944 put both pieces on top 188 00:06:17,976 --> 00:06:19,345 Yeah, and rip it one last time. 189 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:20,779 And Alyson, this time, 190 00:06:20,812 --> 00:06:22,115 "that we put on college 191 00:06:22,148 --> 00:06:23,449 "the social construct 192 00:06:23,483 --> 00:06:25,584 by putting a value on the 193 00:06:25,617 --> 00:06:26,985 - Yeah. 194 00:06:27,019 --> 00:06:28,053 - Perfect. 195 00:06:28,086 --> 00:06:29,122 And then now, 196 00:06:29,154 --> 00:06:30,523 those pages in front of you 197 00:06:30,555 --> 00:06:33,125 and find one that has a lot 198 00:06:33,158 --> 00:06:34,494 - And I keep something? 199 00:06:34,526 --> 00:06:36,194 - Just one page, yep. 200 00:06:36,228 --> 00:06:38,430 - Mm-kay. 201 00:06:38,463 --> 00:06:39,766 There we go. 202 00:06:39,798 --> 00:06:41,167 I want you to look 203 00:06:41,199 --> 00:06:42,401 - Yes. 204 00:06:42,435 --> 00:06:44,504 a nice, big, 205 00:06:44,536 --> 00:06:47,139 Don't go for something boring 206 00:06:47,173 --> 00:06:49,509 Find something exciting, and 207 00:06:49,542 --> 00:06:51,244 crumple up the piece 208 00:06:51,276 --> 00:06:53,379 - Mm-kay. 209 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:54,646 - You're thinking of one word 210 00:06:54,680 --> 00:06:55,715 - Mm-hmm, yes. 211 00:06:55,747 --> 00:06:57,582 - You can throw it 212 00:06:57,617 --> 00:06:58,918 - Aww. 213 00:06:58,951 --> 00:07:00,153 - Not a basketball player 214 00:07:00,185 --> 00:07:02,954 - No, apparently not. 215 00:07:02,988 --> 00:07:04,389 This entire time, 216 00:07:04,423 --> 00:07:06,192 and a marker sitting 217 00:07:06,225 --> 00:07:07,392 - Yes. 218 00:07:07,427 --> 00:07:08,494 will you pick those up? 219 00:07:08,528 --> 00:07:09,629 And you can uncap 220 00:07:09,661 --> 00:07:11,029 - Mm-kay. 221 00:07:11,062 --> 00:07:12,865 And just, nice and big, 222 00:07:12,899 --> 00:07:14,199 that you're thinking of 223 00:07:14,233 --> 00:07:15,401 Yeah. 224 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:18,004 - Oh, dear, dry marker. 225 00:07:18,036 --> 00:07:19,639 Aw, man. 226 00:07:20,473 --> 00:07:21,540 - Uh, what? 227 00:07:21,574 --> 00:07:23,108 - It's just not 228 00:07:23,141 --> 00:07:25,812 - Is the marker not working? 229 00:07:25,845 --> 00:07:28,146 - Alyson, can I--can I see? 230 00:07:28,180 --> 00:07:31,149 [mid-tempo music] 231 00:07:31,184 --> 00:07:32,451 You know, it's kind 232 00:07:32,485 --> 00:07:35,288 My teacher Julia 233 00:07:35,321 --> 00:07:37,523 She believed that everything 234 00:07:37,557 --> 00:07:38,824 That's kind of why 235 00:07:38,858 --> 00:07:40,225 And of course, I didn't 236 00:07:40,259 --> 00:07:41,827 but from the back, I was kind 237 00:07:41,860 --> 00:07:44,230 a little bit. 238 00:07:44,262 --> 00:07:45,497 She believed 239 00:07:45,531 --> 00:07:46,632 She believed that you 240 00:07:46,665 --> 00:07:48,100 the outcome of anything 241 00:07:48,134 --> 00:07:50,403 But, as a magician, I always 242 00:07:50,435 --> 00:07:51,603 I thought you kind of did have 243 00:07:51,637 --> 00:07:53,206 of a say in things. 244 00:07:53,238 --> 00:07:55,707 That's why I did this 245 00:07:55,740 --> 00:07:58,310 ♪ ♪ 246 00:07:58,343 --> 00:08:00,579 Alyson, inside of that marker 247 00:08:00,612 --> 00:08:02,180 you might notice that instead, 248 00:08:02,214 --> 00:08:03,882 there's a rolled-up 249 00:08:03,915 --> 00:08:04,983 ♪ ♪ 250 00:08:05,016 --> 00:08:06,552 You never said 251 00:08:06,586 --> 00:08:08,187 You never even got 252 00:08:08,221 --> 00:08:09,788 - Mm-mm. 253 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:11,057 so Penn and Teller know, 254 00:08:11,089 --> 00:08:12,190 that you're thinking of? 255 00:08:12,225 --> 00:08:13,225 - Brainstorm. 256 00:08:13,259 --> 00:08:15,461 - Brainstorm? 257 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:17,129 - Brainstormed! 258 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:19,432 Give her a huge 259 00:08:19,464 --> 00:08:22,334 [applause] 260 00:08:22,367 --> 00:08:23,369 We're out here! 261 00:08:23,401 --> 00:08:24,737 - Whoo! 262 00:08:24,769 --> 00:08:27,139 - Noah Sonie! 263 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:29,074 Whoo-hoo! 264 00:08:29,108 --> 00:08:30,175 That's so cool. 265 00:08:30,209 --> 00:08:31,276 - Thank you, thank you. 266 00:08:31,310 --> 00:08:32,577 - Do you really hate 267 00:08:32,611 --> 00:08:34,312 - No, no, no. 268 00:08:34,346 --> 00:08:36,048 I had some great 269 00:08:36,081 --> 00:08:38,484 - How did you decide 270 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:39,818 - [laughs] 271 00:08:39,851 --> 00:08:41,854 I was not good at a lot 272 00:08:41,888 --> 00:08:44,155 And then, as a teenager, 273 00:08:44,190 --> 00:08:45,924 with all of my friends 274 00:08:45,957 --> 00:08:47,927 who started showing us 275 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:49,394 and it was the coolest 276 00:08:49,427 --> 00:08:50,629 And so it was 277 00:08:50,663 --> 00:08:52,465 We had nothing else to do, 278 00:08:52,498 --> 00:08:54,866 so we just went back 279 00:08:54,900 --> 00:08:56,302 And, eventually, 280 00:08:56,335 --> 00:08:57,870 "I can't show you more tricks. 281 00:08:57,903 --> 00:08:59,071 Can I just teach you some?" 282 00:08:59,105 --> 00:09:00,840 And we were like, "Deal." 283 00:09:00,873 --> 00:09:02,008 - [laughs] 284 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:03,241 And here you are now. 285 00:09:03,275 --> 00:09:04,677 - Here I am now! 286 00:09:04,710 --> 00:09:06,946 - So do you think magic 287 00:09:06,979 --> 00:09:08,014 - Of course. 288 00:09:08,047 --> 00:09:09,447 I was a really bad 289 00:09:09,481 --> 00:09:12,118 before I started doing magic, 290 00:09:12,150 --> 00:09:14,019 [laughs] 291 00:09:14,052 --> 00:09:15,388 and I was able to talk 292 00:09:15,421 --> 00:09:16,889 in classes 293 00:09:16,923 --> 00:09:18,490 I started getting higher 294 00:09:18,524 --> 00:09:20,525 and I was like, "Oh, it's 295 00:09:20,559 --> 00:09:22,128 In fact, if any colleges 296 00:09:22,161 --> 00:09:24,330 and they want to hire me, 297 00:09:24,363 --> 00:09:26,298 - How much are you gonna 298 00:09:26,331 --> 00:09:28,366 - [laughs] 299 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:29,368 That'll be five grand. 300 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:31,537 [laughter] 301 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:33,172 - Noah? 302 00:09:33,205 --> 00:09:34,539 know how you did your trick. 303 00:09:34,573 --> 00:09:35,942 - All right. 304 00:09:35,975 --> 00:09:37,943 - Oh, what a great performance. 305 00:09:37,976 --> 00:09:40,980 Even more than a great trick, 306 00:09:41,013 --> 00:09:42,881 And it seemed so honest 307 00:09:42,914 --> 00:09:45,084 Anybody that hates college 308 00:09:45,116 --> 00:09:46,085 [laughter] 309 00:09:46,118 --> 00:09:47,986 That was really, really good. 310 00:09:48,019 --> 00:09:50,489 And when you add 311 00:09:50,523 --> 00:09:52,625 to make us think 312 00:09:52,658 --> 00:09:54,894 because we paid a lot for it, 313 00:09:54,927 --> 00:09:56,995 that's a really 314 00:09:57,028 --> 00:09:59,030 - Thank you. 315 00:09:59,065 --> 00:10:00,633 And we loved your exuberance 316 00:10:00,666 --> 00:10:04,537 and it's a wonderful, 317 00:10:04,570 --> 00:10:07,940 And we really hope 318 00:10:07,974 --> 00:10:10,176 because we'd love 319 00:10:10,208 --> 00:10:13,044 The moral of this story 320 00:10:13,078 --> 00:10:15,246 that you were forced 321 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:16,414 and that bugs us. 322 00:10:16,448 --> 00:10:17,950 And we hope you fooled us, 323 00:10:17,984 --> 00:10:19,485 but we think we've got it, 324 00:10:19,518 --> 00:10:22,153 and I think I might have thrown 325 00:10:22,187 --> 00:10:24,023 - Okay, did they 326 00:10:24,056 --> 00:10:25,557 - I think they've got 327 00:10:25,591 --> 00:10:27,259 - Aww, well, 328 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:28,793 but you sure made us laugh. 329 00:10:28,827 --> 00:10:30,096 Thank you so much. 330 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:32,530 - Perfect, thank you guys! 331 00:10:32,565 --> 00:10:34,734 [cheering] 332 00:10:34,767 --> 00:10:36,335 [laughter] 333 00:10:36,369 --> 00:10:38,269 This show can't be stopped, 334 00:10:38,303 --> 00:10:40,905 but it can take quick little 335 00:10:40,940 --> 00:10:42,807 "Fool Us" will be right back. 336 00:10:42,841 --> 00:10:44,243 [cheers and applause] 337 00:10:44,275 --> 00:10:46,611 [jazz music] 338 00:10:50,716 --> 00:10:52,851 [jazz music] 339 00:10:52,884 --> 00:10:55,287 [applause] 340 00:10:55,321 --> 00:10:56,755 - Thanks for coming back. 341 00:10:56,788 --> 00:11:00,058 As a reward, you get to meet 342 00:11:00,058 --> 00:11:02,461 [explosion] 343 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:04,697 - My playground as a child 344 00:11:04,730 --> 00:11:06,999 my father built 345 00:11:07,033 --> 00:11:09,934 His big fingers were too 346 00:11:09,969 --> 00:11:12,303 but he still absolutely 347 00:11:12,337 --> 00:11:14,940 and he shared that love 348 00:11:14,974 --> 00:11:16,408 Because I'm a child 349 00:11:16,442 --> 00:11:18,943 I prefer that my performances 350 00:11:18,977 --> 00:11:20,846 That they melt away 351 00:11:20,879 --> 00:11:22,447 just like 352 00:11:22,480 --> 00:11:24,283 It's a step 353 00:11:24,316 --> 00:11:27,052 to be on a TV show 354 00:11:27,086 --> 00:11:28,320 But I surprise myself, 355 00:11:28,354 --> 00:11:30,056 and I find that I'd quite 356 00:11:30,088 --> 00:11:31,557 at this "Fool Us" game. 357 00:11:31,590 --> 00:11:33,993 So Penn, Teller... 358 00:11:34,025 --> 00:11:36,495 let the games begin. 359 00:11:36,528 --> 00:11:39,565 [applause] 360 00:11:42,567 --> 00:11:46,772 - Joining us from Sweden, 361 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:49,774 [applause] 362 00:11:49,808 --> 00:11:52,778 [soft mysterious music] 363 00:11:52,812 --> 00:11:59,851 ♪ ♪ 364 00:12:44,129 --> 00:12:47,466 [applause] 365 00:12:47,500 --> 00:12:50,469 [fast mysterious music] 366 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:52,370 ♪ ♪ 367 00:12:52,403 --> 00:12:54,306 [laughter] 368 00:13:16,928 --> 00:13:19,965 [laughter] 369 00:13:21,267 --> 00:13:24,235 [soft mysterious music] 370 00:13:24,269 --> 00:13:31,309 ♪ ♪ 371 00:13:44,456 --> 00:13:46,292 [audience oohs] 372 00:14:03,676 --> 00:14:05,244 [audience oohs] 373 00:14:05,277 --> 00:14:08,246 [applause] 374 00:14:08,279 --> 00:14:15,321 ♪ ♪ 375 00:14:35,139 --> 00:14:42,181 ♪ ♪ 376 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:46,284 [laughter] 377 00:14:46,317 --> 00:14:53,359 ♪ ♪ 378 00:15:03,067 --> 00:15:04,102 [audience gasps] 379 00:15:04,135 --> 00:15:05,203 - Oh! 380 00:15:05,236 --> 00:15:08,307 [soft mysterious music] 381 00:15:08,340 --> 00:15:15,380 ♪ ♪ 382 00:15:28,460 --> 00:15:35,500 ♪ ♪ 383 00:15:52,717 --> 00:15:59,758 ♪ ♪ 384 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:06,932 [audience oohs] 385 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:09,934 [applause] 386 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,937 [soft mysterious music] 387 00:16:12,971 --> 00:16:20,011 ♪ ♪ 388 00:16:33,859 --> 00:16:36,028 [laughter] 389 00:16:36,061 --> 00:16:39,030 [triumphant music] 390 00:16:39,063 --> 00:16:46,105 ♪ ♪ 391 00:16:57,615 --> 00:16:59,451 [audience "oohs"] 392 00:16:59,485 --> 00:17:02,254 [applause] 393 00:17:03,788 --> 00:17:06,057 [laughter] 394 00:17:07,291 --> 00:17:10,328 [cheers and applause] 395 00:17:14,532 --> 00:17:18,002 - Malin Nilsson! 396 00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:19,771 Ah! 397 00:17:19,805 --> 00:17:22,007 You look like you're 398 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:24,977 - This is where I store 399 00:17:25,009 --> 00:17:27,211 - Did you have a magical 400 00:17:27,246 --> 00:17:28,380 - Yeah, what can I say? 401 00:17:28,413 --> 00:17:29,914 I've been performing 402 00:17:29,948 --> 00:17:35,054 I got born into a family 403 00:17:35,086 --> 00:17:36,855 - Have you ever thought 404 00:17:36,888 --> 00:17:39,892 - Oh, well, the truth is, 405 00:17:39,924 --> 00:17:41,559 - [laughs] 406 00:17:41,593 --> 00:17:43,729 and produce your own 407 00:17:43,761 --> 00:17:45,096 - I do. 408 00:17:45,130 --> 00:17:48,500 Magic works very well 409 00:17:48,534 --> 00:17:49,902 There are so much to work on. 410 00:17:49,934 --> 00:17:51,069 You can work with your hands, 411 00:17:51,103 --> 00:17:52,871 you can work with your brain, 412 00:17:52,904 --> 00:17:54,740 you can write, 413 00:17:54,772 --> 00:17:56,075 And for me, 414 00:17:56,107 --> 00:17:59,111 who likes to jump 415 00:17:59,144 --> 00:18:01,079 There's nothing you can't 416 00:18:01,113 --> 00:18:02,681 and a bit of gaffer tape, 417 00:18:02,713 --> 00:18:04,415 passion, and hope. 418 00:18:04,450 --> 00:18:06,218 - All right, Malin. 419 00:18:06,250 --> 00:18:08,086 Let's see if your 420 00:18:08,119 --> 00:18:10,622 will make a "Fool Us" 421 00:18:10,655 --> 00:18:12,458 - You know what? 422 00:18:12,490 --> 00:18:15,027 of confetti to celebrate. 423 00:18:15,059 --> 00:18:17,162 - Just in case. 424 00:18:17,195 --> 00:18:19,565 - Okay, I'm keeping 425 00:18:19,597 --> 00:18:21,133 - Yeah? Okay. 426 00:18:21,165 --> 00:18:22,634 Come on, boys. 427 00:18:22,667 --> 00:18:27,372 - Malin, you seems like 428 00:18:27,405 --> 00:18:29,007 but... 429 00:18:29,040 --> 00:18:30,576 in your act, 430 00:18:30,608 --> 00:18:34,346 there's so many things that I 431 00:18:34,378 --> 00:18:36,848 And we've now added 432 00:18:36,882 --> 00:18:37,849 confetti! 433 00:18:37,883 --> 00:18:38,983 - [gasps] 434 00:18:39,017 --> 00:18:40,786 - I don't like performers 435 00:18:40,818 --> 00:18:43,255 I don't like performers 436 00:18:43,288 --> 00:18:45,757 and I do not like 437 00:18:45,790 --> 00:18:48,894 But then, you start working... 438 00:18:48,926 --> 00:18:51,797 and all that stuff 439 00:18:51,829 --> 00:18:55,032 You have tea strainers 440 00:18:55,067 --> 00:18:57,402 and everything becomes 441 00:18:57,435 --> 00:18:59,171 And, all of a sudden, 442 00:18:59,203 --> 00:19:00,939 I'm saying, 443 00:19:00,972 --> 00:19:03,375 - [laughs] 444 00:19:03,407 --> 00:19:05,943 This pains my soul... 445 00:19:05,978 --> 00:19:08,012 to enjoy it. 446 00:19:08,046 --> 00:19:09,981 - But that's not 447 00:19:10,015 --> 00:19:11,517 We're not talking about taste, 448 00:19:11,549 --> 00:19:13,417 because in theory, 449 00:19:13,451 --> 00:19:15,621 you could have 450 00:19:15,653 --> 00:19:18,557 that I did not 451 00:19:18,589 --> 00:19:20,925 but if you fooled us, 452 00:19:20,959 --> 00:19:23,327 Not yet, don't jump the gun. 453 00:19:23,362 --> 00:19:25,864 - That tea strainer 454 00:19:25,897 --> 00:19:27,031 is gonna give me trouble. 455 00:19:27,065 --> 00:19:29,734 Teller kinda shrugged that off. 456 00:19:29,768 --> 00:19:30,736 - Hmm. 457 00:19:30,769 --> 00:19:33,137 - But Teller has no idea 458 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:38,442 how you got 459 00:19:38,477 --> 00:19:40,645 to turn into water. 460 00:19:40,679 --> 00:19:42,447 - So--so I think... 461 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:43,548 [laughter] 462 00:19:43,582 --> 00:19:46,218 With all that stuff 463 00:19:46,250 --> 00:19:49,587 I liked the whole act 464 00:19:49,621 --> 00:19:51,088 - Yeah! 465 00:19:51,123 --> 00:19:53,025 - So you've been 466 00:19:53,057 --> 00:19:55,227 So get your hand in the bag... 467 00:19:55,259 --> 00:19:58,963 - Five, four, three, 468 00:19:58,997 --> 00:20:00,199 - Yay! 469 00:20:00,231 --> 00:20:02,267 - Throw it in the air! 470 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:04,303 You fooled us! 471 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:09,473 - Yay! 472 00:20:09,508 --> 00:20:12,277 - Such an amazing act. 473 00:20:12,310 --> 00:20:14,413 - Congratulations, Malin! 474 00:20:14,445 --> 00:20:17,082 I'm holding your trophy 475 00:20:17,115 --> 00:20:19,317 Give it up for Malin Nilsson! 476 00:20:19,351 --> 00:20:21,153 Yay! 477 00:20:21,185 --> 00:20:23,654 [cheering] 478 00:20:23,689 --> 00:20:25,022 Ahh... 479 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:26,959 Penn and Teller 480 00:20:26,991 --> 00:20:29,161 Can magic lightning 481 00:20:29,193 --> 00:20:31,063 Find out after the break! 482 00:20:31,096 --> 00:20:32,698 [cheers and applause] 483 00:20:32,730 --> 00:20:35,299 [jazz music] 484 00:20:38,971 --> 00:20:41,006 [jazz music] 485 00:20:41,038 --> 00:20:43,775 [cheers and applause] 486 00:20:43,808 --> 00:20:44,942 - Welcome back. 487 00:20:44,977 --> 00:20:46,177 If you're just joining us, 488 00:20:46,211 --> 00:20:48,212 you missed Penn and Teller 489 00:20:48,247 --> 00:20:51,349 Don't worry, you might 490 00:20:53,652 --> 00:20:56,020 - In the late 1960s, 491 00:20:56,054 --> 00:20:59,391 doing magic to amuse, 492 00:20:59,423 --> 00:21:01,727 It was a socially 493 00:21:01,759 --> 00:21:03,795 and I became disenchanted. 494 00:21:03,828 --> 00:21:05,596 And I didn't want to train 495 00:21:05,631 --> 00:21:08,232 it's enjoyable to be tricked, 496 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:09,667 so I dropped out of magic, 497 00:21:09,701 --> 00:21:12,170 and magic was done for me. 498 00:21:12,203 --> 00:21:13,904 Then I heard a quote. 499 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:16,807 "Magic is the most honest 500 00:21:16,842 --> 00:21:19,243 "for a magician promises 501 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:20,746 and then does so." 502 00:21:20,778 --> 00:21:23,181 I realized that done right, 503 00:21:23,214 --> 00:21:25,217 magic is actually honest. 504 00:21:25,250 --> 00:21:26,751 And since I had 505 00:21:26,785 --> 00:21:30,321 I've been a working magician 506 00:21:30,355 --> 00:21:33,090 Magic can do anything. 507 00:21:33,858 --> 00:21:37,028 [cheering] 508 00:21:37,061 --> 00:21:41,365 - It's time for the classic 509 00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:44,970 [cheering] 510 00:21:45,002 --> 00:21:46,305 - Gentlemen. 511 00:21:46,337 --> 00:21:47,605 Penn, Teller. 512 00:21:47,638 --> 00:21:49,607 Thank you so much 513 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:53,511 Considering the nature of the 514 00:21:53,545 --> 00:21:55,314 you may be glad you did. 515 00:21:55,346 --> 00:21:56,948 [mysterious music] 516 00:21:56,981 --> 00:21:59,017 There's a very close 517 00:21:59,050 --> 00:22:01,252 between science fiction 518 00:22:01,286 --> 00:22:04,155 They both rely very heavily 519 00:22:04,189 --> 00:22:06,057 the flight of your imagination. 520 00:22:06,090 --> 00:22:08,393 And there's a classic 521 00:22:08,426 --> 00:22:11,962 called the "Invasion 522 00:22:11,997 --> 00:22:15,366 based on the book 523 00:22:15,400 --> 00:22:17,134 ♪ ♪ 524 00:22:17,169 --> 00:22:18,836 But make no mistake. 525 00:22:18,869 --> 00:22:20,372 This is not your father's 526 00:22:20,404 --> 00:22:22,374 "Invasion of the Body 527 00:22:22,406 --> 00:22:23,842 ♪ ♪ 528 00:22:23,875 --> 00:22:26,944 The original was 1956. 529 00:22:26,978 --> 00:22:28,646 ♪ ♪ 530 00:22:28,680 --> 00:22:30,082 Black and white, 531 00:22:30,115 --> 00:22:34,519 a story about aliens that 532 00:22:34,552 --> 00:22:37,588 They emit these large, 533 00:22:37,622 --> 00:22:39,523 six feet long 534 00:22:39,557 --> 00:22:41,660 and people would start 535 00:22:41,692 --> 00:22:43,461 ♪ ♪ 536 00:22:43,494 --> 00:22:45,396 Start taking over 537 00:22:45,430 --> 00:22:48,467 replacing the inhabitants. 538 00:22:48,500 --> 00:22:50,167 You could always tell 539 00:22:50,201 --> 00:22:52,403 because they are totally 540 00:22:52,436 --> 00:22:55,840 For some strange reason, this 541 00:22:55,874 --> 00:22:58,276 [laughter] 542 00:22:58,309 --> 00:23:00,045 I use kings for my little 543 00:23:00,077 --> 00:23:02,681 Some of them are face up, 544 00:23:02,713 --> 00:23:04,383 Some asleep. 545 00:23:05,250 --> 00:23:07,318 But awake or asleep, 546 00:23:07,352 --> 00:23:10,489 there's nothing that 547 00:23:10,521 --> 00:23:13,392 for the horror 548 00:23:13,424 --> 00:23:15,559 into its midst. 549 00:23:16,094 --> 00:23:20,531 So it's a soft, sultry 550 00:23:20,565 --> 00:23:23,535 when suddenly, 551 00:23:23,567 --> 00:23:26,605 [sci-fi warbling] 552 00:23:26,637 --> 00:23:29,441 [imitates spaceship whirring] 553 00:23:29,473 --> 00:23:31,675 Spaceship lands. 554 00:23:31,710 --> 00:23:34,246 The pod creature 555 00:23:34,278 --> 00:23:36,147 [suspenseful music] 556 00:23:36,181 --> 00:23:37,516 You notice the leafy shoots? 557 00:23:37,548 --> 00:23:40,885 You can almost imagine 558 00:23:40,919 --> 00:23:42,621 The pod creature 559 00:23:42,653 --> 00:23:45,056 and the first person 560 00:23:45,089 --> 00:23:47,057 derelict, lying in the gutter. 561 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:48,492 ♪ ♪ 562 00:23:48,527 --> 00:23:50,929 He roughs him up a bit. 563 00:23:50,961 --> 00:23:54,432 In a moment, he's gone. 564 00:23:54,465 --> 00:23:56,367 This guy's just asleep 565 00:23:56,401 --> 00:23:59,503 They lay a pod next to him, 566 00:23:59,538 --> 00:24:00,739 ♪ ♪ 567 00:24:00,771 --> 00:24:02,240 he's one of them. 568 00:24:02,273 --> 00:24:04,342 Somebody sees this happen, 569 00:24:04,375 --> 00:24:05,777 Before he gets 570 00:24:05,810 --> 00:24:08,012 they tap on 571 00:24:08,046 --> 00:24:10,281 ♪ ♪ 572 00:24:10,315 --> 00:24:11,916 he's gone. 573 00:24:11,950 --> 00:24:13,050 This is Scarlett O'Hara. 574 00:24:13,084 --> 00:24:15,353 You can tell 575 00:24:15,386 --> 00:24:16,887 [blows] 576 00:24:16,922 --> 00:24:18,457 "Gone with the Wind." 577 00:24:18,490 --> 00:24:19,958 ♪ ♪ 578 00:24:19,990 --> 00:24:21,058 All these movies has a drifter, 579 00:24:21,092 --> 00:24:23,228 he doesn't really belong 580 00:24:23,260 --> 00:24:26,096 He and his little 581 00:24:26,131 --> 00:24:28,432 they're just passing 582 00:24:28,467 --> 00:24:29,867 ♪ ♪ 583 00:24:29,901 --> 00:24:31,869 But as he passes through town, 584 00:24:31,903 --> 00:24:35,740 they get him 585 00:24:35,773 --> 00:24:37,275 [laughter] 586 00:24:37,308 --> 00:24:38,509 But they're not done. 587 00:24:38,542 --> 00:24:40,578 The hero and heroine, 588 00:24:40,612 --> 00:24:41,846 up until the last minute, 589 00:24:41,880 --> 00:24:43,013 went in a little cave 590 00:24:43,048 --> 00:24:44,715 with a river running 591 00:24:44,749 --> 00:24:46,218 You remember the river? 592 00:24:46,250 --> 00:24:47,685 They're tracked to the cave, 593 00:24:47,719 --> 00:24:50,521 and in the morning, 594 00:24:50,555 --> 00:24:51,556 ♪ ♪ 595 00:24:51,589 --> 00:24:53,858 Gone, gone. 596 00:24:53,892 --> 00:24:57,695 And that is the "Invasion 597 00:24:57,729 --> 00:25:00,030 [applause] 598 00:25:00,065 --> 00:25:02,500 No survivors, 599 00:25:02,534 --> 00:25:05,237 no happy Hollywood endings 600 00:25:05,269 --> 00:25:08,205 to shield you from this horror? 601 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:10,275 No. 602 00:25:10,307 --> 00:25:14,211 ♪ ♪ 603 00:25:14,246 --> 00:25:17,115 we win. 604 00:25:17,147 --> 00:25:20,585 ♪ ♪ 605 00:25:20,618 --> 00:25:22,721 And win, and win, 606 00:25:22,753 --> 00:25:24,923 and win, and win, 607 00:25:24,955 --> 00:25:26,625 and win. 608 00:25:26,657 --> 00:25:29,394 [cheers and applause] 609 00:25:29,426 --> 00:25:31,563 - Peter Samelson! 610 00:25:31,596 --> 00:25:34,798 [cheering] 611 00:25:34,833 --> 00:25:36,535 Hello. 612 00:25:36,567 --> 00:25:39,738 - So you've known Penn 613 00:25:39,770 --> 00:25:43,441 - I've known them since before 614 00:25:43,474 --> 00:25:45,309 - Oh! 615 00:25:45,343 --> 00:25:47,778 when we were--I was 616 00:25:47,811 --> 00:25:50,347 at the Magic Towne House 617 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:52,083 and Teller, 618 00:25:52,116 --> 00:25:56,020 he had a job that he couldn't 619 00:25:56,054 --> 00:25:58,823 and he sent me out 620 00:25:58,856 --> 00:26:01,292 it was a humbling experience. 621 00:26:01,326 --> 00:26:03,662 They were expecting Teller 622 00:26:03,694 --> 00:26:04,729 - [laughs] 623 00:26:04,762 --> 00:26:06,964 Did your magic 624 00:26:06,998 --> 00:26:08,866 Or theirs influence yours? 625 00:26:08,900 --> 00:26:10,868 - Well, we kind of work 626 00:26:10,902 --> 00:26:12,703 We've both been 627 00:26:12,737 --> 00:26:15,373 But the thing that's parallel 628 00:26:15,406 --> 00:26:17,409 Penn and Teller 629 00:26:17,442 --> 00:26:19,243 and the work that I do is... 630 00:26:19,277 --> 00:26:22,279 I'm not asking you to believe 631 00:26:22,314 --> 00:26:23,815 Magic is a medium. 632 00:26:23,847 --> 00:26:26,017 It is simply the way 633 00:26:26,050 --> 00:26:27,652 the way that a painter 634 00:26:27,685 --> 00:26:29,653 or a poet works with words. 635 00:26:29,688 --> 00:26:32,423 - Okay. 636 00:26:32,457 --> 00:26:34,291 Penn, Teller? 637 00:26:34,326 --> 00:26:38,630 - Well, Peter, your theatrical 638 00:26:38,663 --> 00:26:40,531 and you really don't do tricks. 639 00:26:40,565 --> 00:26:42,634 You just tell whole stories 640 00:26:42,666 --> 00:26:45,470 and whole scenes, 641 00:26:45,502 --> 00:26:47,305 and it's just terrific. 642 00:26:47,338 --> 00:26:51,276 And nobody has a more 643 00:26:51,308 --> 00:26:54,045 where you're really 644 00:26:54,078 --> 00:26:56,047 and the magic is happening 645 00:26:56,080 --> 00:26:59,951 There's no sense of 646 00:26:59,984 --> 00:27:01,885 it's just a sense 647 00:27:01,920 --> 00:27:03,153 science fiction story. 648 00:27:03,188 --> 00:27:05,723 The rising out of the book, 649 00:27:05,757 --> 00:27:08,759 All those symbols and touches 650 00:27:08,792 --> 00:27:11,363 unless you've been working 651 00:27:11,395 --> 00:27:12,696 for as long as you have. 652 00:27:12,730 --> 00:27:14,098 It's just--you're just... 653 00:27:14,132 --> 00:27:16,567 of the list of best magicians, 654 00:27:16,601 --> 00:27:18,569 And this is a version 655 00:27:18,603 --> 00:27:19,703 - Yes. 656 00:27:19,738 --> 00:27:21,006 to you in code, 657 00:27:21,038 --> 00:27:24,174 to slip in little things 658 00:27:24,209 --> 00:27:26,577 It's from the late '60s, 659 00:27:26,611 --> 00:27:30,048 the best version 660 00:27:30,080 --> 00:27:31,650 with a couple of wrinkles in it 661 00:27:31,682 --> 00:27:33,417 that are really, 662 00:27:33,451 --> 00:27:36,721 And you are one of the greatest 663 00:27:36,755 --> 00:27:38,522 And I think that you 664 00:27:38,556 --> 00:27:42,693 a wonderful, theatrical 665 00:27:42,727 --> 00:27:45,797 and you know that we know... 666 00:27:45,829 --> 00:27:48,032 the tricks we do. 667 00:27:48,066 --> 00:27:50,234 - Absolutely. 668 00:27:50,268 --> 00:27:53,505 Thank you, that's high praise, 669 00:27:53,538 --> 00:27:54,673 Thank you so much. 670 00:27:54,705 --> 00:27:55,906 and all deserved. 671 00:27:55,940 --> 00:27:56,907 - Aww. 672 00:27:56,941 --> 00:27:59,978 - The wonderful Peter Samelson! 673 00:28:00,010 --> 00:28:01,378 - Thank you. 674 00:28:01,413 --> 00:28:04,249 [cheers and applause] 675 00:28:04,281 --> 00:28:06,183 - Coming up, 676 00:28:06,217 --> 00:28:09,019 including a trick 677 00:28:09,054 --> 00:28:10,488 Don't go anywhere. 678 00:28:10,521 --> 00:28:12,222 [cheers and applause] 679 00:28:12,257 --> 00:28:14,224 [jazz music] 680 00:28:18,395 --> 00:28:20,765 [jazz music] 681 00:28:20,798 --> 00:28:23,734 [applause] 682 00:28:23,768 --> 00:28:24,969 - Welcome back. 683 00:28:25,002 --> 00:28:27,505 Our next magician 684 00:28:27,538 --> 00:28:29,473 at confusing Penn and Teller. 685 00:28:29,507 --> 00:28:30,541 Take a look. 686 00:28:32,876 --> 00:28:34,878 - I was born and raised 687 00:28:34,913 --> 00:28:36,748 I always wanted 688 00:28:36,780 --> 00:28:38,316 but I got a weird start. 689 00:28:38,348 --> 00:28:40,652 My mom taught special ed, 690 00:28:40,684 --> 00:28:43,320 They taught me "juvenile 691 00:28:43,354 --> 00:28:45,423 How to pick locks, 692 00:28:45,457 --> 00:28:47,392 hide razor blades 693 00:28:47,424 --> 00:28:48,393 I was nine! 694 00:28:48,425 --> 00:28:49,560 If I hadn't switched to magic, 695 00:28:49,594 --> 00:28:50,929 I might not have survived. 696 00:28:50,961 --> 00:28:52,463 I realized I was on 697 00:28:52,497 --> 00:28:54,098 when I did a mind reading bit, 698 00:28:54,132 --> 00:28:56,667 and a woman started screaming 699 00:28:56,701 --> 00:28:57,902 they had to stop the show. 700 00:28:57,935 --> 00:29:00,872 I thought, "Okay, 701 00:29:00,904 --> 00:29:03,040 I fooled a polygraph 702 00:29:03,074 --> 00:29:04,808 That's when I knew 703 00:29:04,843 --> 00:29:06,111 is an actual force. 704 00:29:06,144 --> 00:29:07,912 Fooling a polygraph 705 00:29:07,945 --> 00:29:10,481 Fooling Penn and Teller... 706 00:29:10,515 --> 00:29:11,883 They're like human 707 00:29:11,915 --> 00:29:13,651 that specialize in magic. 708 00:29:13,684 --> 00:29:16,721 [applause] 709 00:29:20,224 --> 00:29:24,628 - Please welcome the mental 710 00:29:24,662 --> 00:29:26,998 [applause] 711 00:29:27,030 --> 00:29:29,200 - In the 1940s and '50s, 712 00:29:29,233 --> 00:29:31,368 subliminal messaging 713 00:29:31,402 --> 00:29:34,204 amongst advertisers trying 714 00:29:34,239 --> 00:29:36,074 without you even knowing it. 715 00:29:36,106 --> 00:29:38,276 Most notably, you would 716 00:29:38,308 --> 00:29:41,813 where they would flash 717 00:29:41,846 --> 00:29:43,914 that you didn't see it 718 00:29:43,948 --> 00:29:46,084 but it hit you 719 00:29:46,116 --> 00:29:47,885 And you're just sitting 720 00:29:47,919 --> 00:29:50,721 why you suddenly had 721 00:29:50,755 --> 00:29:53,357 To this day, advertisers 722 00:29:53,391 --> 00:29:55,259 trying to manipulate 723 00:29:55,292 --> 00:29:57,461 and influence our decisions. 724 00:29:57,494 --> 00:29:59,130 But we don't typically call it 725 00:29:59,163 --> 00:30:01,132 "subliminal messaging" anymore. 726 00:30:01,165 --> 00:30:03,500 We refer to it as... 727 00:30:03,535 --> 00:30:04,836 social media. 728 00:30:04,868 --> 00:30:05,970 [laughter] 729 00:30:06,003 --> 00:30:08,006 Now this is gonna be 730 00:30:08,038 --> 00:30:10,508 My challenge is to get 731 00:30:10,541 --> 00:30:14,444 to make the exact choices 732 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:17,015 So if you could just 733 00:30:17,048 --> 00:30:19,584 on the giant screen behind me. 734 00:30:19,616 --> 00:30:22,653 And I have an experiment 735 00:30:22,686 --> 00:30:25,856 each designed 736 00:30:25,890 --> 00:30:27,858 Now, first, we're gonna 737 00:30:27,892 --> 00:30:29,661 Now, Alyson, 738 00:30:29,693 --> 00:30:31,796 is the seven colors 739 00:30:31,829 --> 00:30:33,230 So the seven colors 740 00:30:33,263 --> 00:30:34,766 on the screen one at a time. 741 00:30:34,798 --> 00:30:36,467 I just want you to focus 742 00:30:36,500 --> 00:30:37,935 and when the video stops, 743 00:30:37,969 --> 00:30:40,605 just name the color 744 00:30:40,637 --> 00:30:43,473 [mid-tempo music] 745 00:30:43,508 --> 00:30:48,880 ♪ ♪ 746 00:30:49,747 --> 00:30:51,082 Which stood out 747 00:30:51,115 --> 00:30:52,282 - Violet. 748 00:30:52,317 --> 00:30:54,853 - Violet? 749 00:30:54,885 --> 00:30:57,689 Now, do you think 750 00:30:57,721 --> 00:30:59,223 - Mm, no? 751 00:30:59,257 --> 00:31:00,525 - Not sure, right? 752 00:31:00,557 --> 00:31:02,059 Possibly, could be. 753 00:31:02,093 --> 00:31:04,429 you are on the show, 754 00:31:04,461 --> 00:31:05,596 - That's a good point. 755 00:31:05,630 --> 00:31:07,397 That's a very good point, 756 00:31:07,432 --> 00:31:08,732 Now, Teller, 757 00:31:08,766 --> 00:31:11,536 the next experiment I made 758 00:31:11,568 --> 00:31:14,239 Now, I believe that 759 00:31:14,271 --> 00:31:17,075 That objects inspire you 760 00:31:17,107 --> 00:31:18,942 So for you, I have a test 761 00:31:18,977 --> 00:31:21,378 with a bunch of images that are 762 00:31:21,412 --> 00:31:24,182 But since we're in Vegas, 763 00:31:24,214 --> 00:31:26,483 and you're gonna have 764 00:31:26,517 --> 00:31:28,486 So just focus on the next video 765 00:31:28,519 --> 00:31:29,753 and when you're done, 766 00:31:29,787 --> 00:31:32,723 choose the image 767 00:31:32,757 --> 00:31:35,727 [mid-tempo music] 768 00:31:35,759 --> 00:31:39,430 ♪ ♪ 769 00:31:41,900 --> 00:31:43,567 What image would you like? 770 00:31:47,005 --> 00:31:49,707 Tea pot? 771 00:31:49,740 --> 00:31:51,276 Now, Penn, 772 00:31:51,308 --> 00:31:52,876 for the last experiment, 773 00:31:52,911 --> 00:31:56,180 this one is specifically for 774 00:31:56,213 --> 00:31:58,383 Now, you're a very well-read 775 00:31:58,415 --> 00:31:59,717 and I know that. 776 00:31:59,750 --> 00:32:00,984 So for you, 777 00:32:01,019 --> 00:32:02,220 for you to choose from. 778 00:32:02,252 --> 00:32:03,621 Again, we're gonna up the odds 779 00:32:03,654 --> 00:32:06,023 and double the amount 780 00:32:06,057 --> 00:32:07,592 So just focus on the video 781 00:32:07,625 --> 00:32:09,626 and choose a word 782 00:32:09,661 --> 00:32:12,630 [mid-tempo music] 783 00:32:12,663 --> 00:32:19,703 ♪ ♪ 784 00:32:24,107 --> 00:32:25,143 - Penn? 785 00:32:25,175 --> 00:32:26,844 Which word stood out 786 00:32:26,877 --> 00:32:27,878 - Phobia. 787 00:32:27,912 --> 00:32:29,380 - Phobia? 788 00:32:29,413 --> 00:32:31,449 Does that feel like a free 789 00:32:31,481 --> 00:32:32,784 - It did. 790 00:32:32,817 --> 00:32:34,352 Okay, it's supposed 791 00:32:34,384 --> 00:32:36,586 That's how subliminal 792 00:32:37,521 --> 00:32:39,824 So before we started this, 793 00:32:39,856 --> 00:32:42,993 Alyson, the producers 794 00:32:43,027 --> 00:32:44,429 Do you have your phone handy? 795 00:32:44,461 --> 00:32:46,396 - Yes. 796 00:32:46,431 --> 00:32:47,731 Now, these were all 797 00:32:47,765 --> 00:32:49,099 that the three of you made. 798 00:32:49,133 --> 00:32:50,902 [phone ringing] 799 00:32:50,934 --> 00:32:53,538 - Perfect. 800 00:32:53,570 --> 00:32:56,840 Alyson, you chose 801 00:32:56,874 --> 00:32:59,544 Teller, you chose the tea pot. 802 00:32:59,576 --> 00:33:00,979 Right? 803 00:33:01,011 --> 00:33:03,580 you chose phobia. 804 00:33:03,614 --> 00:33:06,483 Hi, you've reached mentalist 805 00:33:06,517 --> 00:33:08,419 Sorry I can't answer 806 00:33:08,452 --> 00:33:10,253 I'm performing on Penn & 807 00:33:10,288 --> 00:33:11,521 [laughter] 808 00:33:11,556 --> 00:33:13,357 If this is Alyson 809 00:33:13,391 --> 00:33:16,326 it's probably because 810 00:33:16,361 --> 00:33:18,363 This is not so much 811 00:33:18,395 --> 00:33:21,798 but more about influencing 812 00:33:21,833 --> 00:33:25,236 If I did this right, 813 00:33:25,269 --> 00:33:27,438 to choose the color violet. 814 00:33:27,471 --> 00:33:28,573 [audience oohs] 815 00:33:28,605 --> 00:33:30,340 - I also influenced Teller 816 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:33,010 to choose the tea pot. 817 00:33:33,044 --> 00:33:35,480 And, miraculously, 818 00:33:35,512 --> 00:33:38,682 to pick the word "phobia." 819 00:33:38,715 --> 00:33:41,318 Now, if this isn't Alyson 820 00:33:41,352 --> 00:33:43,421 then none of this 821 00:33:43,453 --> 00:33:45,355 so just leave a message 822 00:33:45,390 --> 00:33:46,356 - [laughs] 823 00:33:46,391 --> 00:33:47,759 [phone beeps] 824 00:33:47,791 --> 00:33:48,960 Good trick. 825 00:33:48,992 --> 00:33:50,094 [cheering] 826 00:33:50,127 --> 00:33:53,263 Ladies and gentlemen, 827 00:33:53,297 --> 00:33:54,865 [cheering] 828 00:33:54,898 --> 00:33:57,402 - Thank you so much. 829 00:33:57,434 --> 00:33:58,669 That was really impressive. 830 00:33:58,702 --> 00:34:00,238 - Thank you. 831 00:34:00,270 --> 00:34:03,807 - What's the wildest trick 832 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:05,308 - The wildest might be 833 00:34:05,343 --> 00:34:07,111 if I actually fooled 834 00:34:07,144 --> 00:34:08,579 I have to say 835 00:34:08,612 --> 00:34:09,847 - [laughs] 836 00:34:09,880 --> 00:34:12,150 - They were my biggest 837 00:34:12,182 --> 00:34:14,251 so this is a dream come 838 00:34:14,284 --> 00:34:15,920 - Aww, cool. 839 00:34:15,952 --> 00:34:18,523 So do you feel like 840 00:34:18,556 --> 00:34:22,059 - At first, you know, 841 00:34:22,092 --> 00:34:24,561 but then, when you start 842 00:34:24,594 --> 00:34:26,030 and who you are, 843 00:34:26,063 --> 00:34:28,298 develop your own 844 00:34:28,331 --> 00:34:30,501 But then I got into mentalism 845 00:34:30,534 --> 00:34:32,003 because I thought it was cool 846 00:34:32,036 --> 00:34:33,804 if I could read 847 00:34:33,838 --> 00:34:35,773 If I could influence them 848 00:34:35,806 --> 00:34:37,474 Then I could influence someone 849 00:34:37,507 --> 00:34:38,775 to hire me for a job. 850 00:34:38,809 --> 00:34:41,278 - Was that a turning point 851 00:34:41,311 --> 00:34:43,748 - It made me realize 852 00:34:43,780 --> 00:34:44,882 that I should stick with. 853 00:34:44,916 --> 00:34:46,349 That this might really 854 00:34:46,384 --> 00:34:47,585 Yeah. 855 00:34:47,617 --> 00:34:49,454 Let's see if the boys 856 00:34:49,487 --> 00:34:51,489 - Let's see, let's find out. 857 00:34:51,521 --> 00:34:52,856 - Hey, Michael. 858 00:34:52,889 --> 00:34:54,759 - You know that book 859 00:34:54,791 --> 00:34:56,094 that came out in the '70s? 860 00:34:56,126 --> 00:34:58,429 I remember both Teller and I 861 00:34:58,463 --> 00:35:00,664 That is such a, well, 862 00:35:00,697 --> 00:35:02,532 - Sure. 863 00:35:02,567 --> 00:35:04,601 are controlling us in that way 864 00:35:04,635 --> 00:35:06,269 and flashing stuff 865 00:35:06,304 --> 00:35:07,737 And every once in a while, 866 00:35:07,771 --> 00:35:10,240 there comes a study 867 00:35:10,273 --> 00:35:11,876 But, of course, 868 00:35:11,909 --> 00:35:13,143 doing a magic trick, 869 00:35:13,177 --> 00:35:15,045 and it's wonderful to use 870 00:35:15,079 --> 00:35:17,949 that kind of... 871 00:35:17,981 --> 00:35:19,650 hokum from the real world 872 00:35:19,684 --> 00:35:23,521 as kind of a basic magic wand 873 00:35:23,554 --> 00:35:24,922 A really nice performance. 874 00:35:24,956 --> 00:35:27,190 I love seeing someone come out 875 00:35:27,224 --> 00:35:29,327 a stool with a backdrop 876 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:30,994 and do a nice act like that. 877 00:35:31,027 --> 00:35:34,231 But I have got a list of words 878 00:35:34,264 --> 00:35:35,632 that I'm gonna read off to you 879 00:35:35,666 --> 00:35:37,768 and I just want to see 880 00:35:37,802 --> 00:35:39,302 jump out at you, particularly. 881 00:35:39,336 --> 00:35:40,471 - Sure, yeah. 882 00:35:40,505 --> 00:35:43,106 - Provide, bench, friend, 883 00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:46,077 unlawful, recording, 884 00:35:46,110 --> 00:35:48,846 foster, policy, 885 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:51,282 throw, habitat, 886 00:35:51,315 --> 00:35:53,583 press, person, 887 00:35:53,617 --> 00:35:55,085 punch, enjoy. 888 00:35:55,119 --> 00:35:56,253 So what do you think, Michael? 889 00:35:56,286 --> 00:35:58,556 Did you pick up 890 00:35:58,588 --> 00:36:00,391 - I think I got your messages. 891 00:36:00,423 --> 00:36:01,458 - I think you got this one, 892 00:36:01,492 --> 00:36:02,994 but it's been a pleasure 893 00:36:03,027 --> 00:36:03,994 - Aww. 894 00:36:04,027 --> 00:36:04,996 - Well, you didn't fool them, 895 00:36:05,028 --> 00:36:06,297 but you sure got into my head. 896 00:36:06,329 --> 00:36:08,465 - Aw, I'm glad I did. 897 00:36:08,498 --> 00:36:11,135 - Thank you, Michael Karl! 898 00:36:11,168 --> 00:36:14,038 [applause] 899 00:36:14,070 --> 00:36:16,239 We have one more magic act 900 00:36:16,273 --> 00:36:17,541 and lucky for us, 901 00:36:17,574 --> 00:36:19,710 it's our two Hall of Famers, 902 00:36:19,744 --> 00:36:22,947 "Penn & Teller" 903 00:36:22,980 --> 00:36:24,581 [cheering] 904 00:36:24,614 --> 00:36:26,817 [jazz music] 905 00:36:30,855 --> 00:36:32,989 [jazz music] 906 00:36:33,023 --> 00:36:34,724 [cheering] 907 00:36:34,759 --> 00:36:35,793 - Welcome back. 908 00:36:35,826 --> 00:36:37,061 To close out our show, 909 00:36:37,094 --> 00:36:39,563 our living legends 910 00:36:39,597 --> 00:36:40,998 for one of their friends. 911 00:36:41,032 --> 00:36:42,532 Joining us virtually, 912 00:36:42,567 --> 00:36:45,670 one of the stars 913 00:36:45,702 --> 00:36:46,971 Kevin Pollak. 914 00:36:47,003 --> 00:36:49,106 Take it away, Penn & Teller! 915 00:36:49,139 --> 00:36:51,442 [applause] 916 00:36:51,474 --> 00:36:53,376 - You know, Kevin, 917 00:36:53,411 --> 00:36:56,246 we've seen a lot of 918 00:36:56,280 --> 00:36:58,648 and seen a lot 919 00:36:58,682 --> 00:37:00,717 And we've also met some 920 00:37:00,751 --> 00:37:02,619 We have a friend, 921 00:37:02,652 --> 00:37:05,121 one of the greatest 922 00:37:05,155 --> 00:37:06,523 named Jandro. 923 00:37:06,556 --> 00:37:09,726 And a few months ago, 924 00:37:09,760 --> 00:37:12,429 and said, "Here's a trick 925 00:37:12,463 --> 00:37:14,731 And we watched it and then 926 00:37:14,764 --> 00:37:16,032 showing us how to do it. 927 00:37:16,067 --> 00:37:17,467 And we learned it 928 00:37:17,501 --> 00:37:19,302 for another one 929 00:37:19,336 --> 00:37:22,039 So, Kevin, 930 00:37:22,072 --> 00:37:23,641 - I don't see 931 00:37:23,673 --> 00:37:26,010 [laughter] 932 00:37:26,043 --> 00:37:27,311 - Just do our stupid 933 00:37:27,344 --> 00:37:28,579 and get on with it, 934 00:37:28,612 --> 00:37:29,579 - [laughs] 935 00:37:29,614 --> 00:37:31,481 I'm in, as far as you know, 936 00:37:31,514 --> 00:37:32,583 Los Angeles, California. 937 00:37:32,617 --> 00:37:33,583 - [chuckles] 938 00:37:33,617 --> 00:37:34,585 And... 939 00:37:34,619 --> 00:37:37,355 I'm gonna juggle three fruits. 940 00:37:37,387 --> 00:37:41,458 I'm gonna juggle an orange, 941 00:37:41,492 --> 00:37:43,027 Now, I'm gonna juggle 942 00:37:43,059 --> 00:37:44,494 a grapefruit, and a lemon, 943 00:37:44,527 --> 00:37:46,097 but if you'd like me 944 00:37:46,130 --> 00:37:47,898 to change this grapefruit 945 00:37:47,931 --> 00:37:49,065 for a different grapefruit, 946 00:37:49,099 --> 00:37:50,768 or this lemon 947 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:52,503 or this orange 948 00:37:52,536 --> 00:37:53,938 I can do that for you. 949 00:37:53,971 --> 00:37:56,340 Would you like to change 950 00:37:56,373 --> 00:37:57,608 - I would not. 951 00:37:57,641 --> 00:37:59,210 I trust that you've grab them 952 00:37:59,242 --> 00:38:00,710 - Okay, good. 953 00:38:00,744 --> 00:38:02,746 Now, Kevin, you're gonna have 954 00:38:02,780 --> 00:38:05,248 between one and 10, inclusive. 955 00:38:05,282 --> 00:38:07,518 Now, we'll tell you, Kevin, 956 00:38:07,550 --> 00:38:10,554 plurality of people, 957 00:38:10,588 --> 00:38:11,789 - Uh-huh. 958 00:38:11,822 --> 00:38:13,257 and be like other people, 959 00:38:13,291 --> 00:38:16,027 or you can pick one, two, 960 00:38:16,059 --> 00:38:18,061 eight, nine, ten, 961 00:38:18,094 --> 00:38:20,063 and be a little more original. 962 00:38:20,097 --> 00:38:22,699 What number do you want, Kevin? 963 00:38:22,733 --> 00:38:23,900 - 10. 964 00:38:23,934 --> 00:38:26,103 Do you want to change 965 00:38:26,137 --> 00:38:27,338 - Yes. 966 00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:29,407 - What do you want 967 00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:30,907 - Two. 968 00:38:30,940 --> 00:38:32,643 Do you want to change 969 00:38:32,677 --> 00:38:34,711 - I mean... 970 00:38:34,744 --> 00:38:36,880 kind of, but no, I won't. 971 00:38:36,914 --> 00:38:40,818 Now, do you want 972 00:38:40,851 --> 00:38:42,186 - Red. 973 00:38:42,219 --> 00:38:44,554 Do you want to change 974 00:38:44,588 --> 00:38:45,690 - No. 975 00:38:45,722 --> 00:38:48,391 - Do you want diamonds 976 00:38:48,425 --> 00:38:50,094 [tropical music] 977 00:38:50,126 --> 00:38:51,728 - Hearts. 978 00:38:51,762 --> 00:38:54,498 You've picked 979 00:38:54,532 --> 00:38:57,233 Do you want to change 980 00:38:57,268 --> 00:38:58,668 - I mean, my favorite card 981 00:38:58,702 --> 00:38:59,836 is the seven of spades, 982 00:38:59,869 --> 00:39:01,706 but you seem to have ruled 983 00:39:01,739 --> 00:39:03,541 so I'm gonna go 984 00:39:03,574 --> 00:39:04,608 - Two of hearts. 985 00:39:04,641 --> 00:39:06,777 - Now do you want lemon, 986 00:39:06,811 --> 00:39:09,679 orange, or grapefruit, Kevin? 987 00:39:09,713 --> 00:39:12,248 - [laughs] 988 00:39:12,282 --> 00:39:14,150 Orange, please. 989 00:39:14,184 --> 00:39:17,722 We've picked orange. 990 00:39:17,755 --> 00:39:18,722 [audience "oohs"] 991 00:39:18,755 --> 00:39:20,224 Now, you could have picked 992 00:39:20,257 --> 00:39:22,525 the grapefruit or the lemon. 993 00:39:22,559 --> 00:39:24,762 You could have picked 994 00:39:24,795 --> 00:39:26,297 citrus fruit. 995 00:39:26,329 --> 00:39:28,264 Now, if you picked the lemon, 996 00:39:28,298 --> 00:39:31,034 I would have cut 997 00:39:31,068 --> 00:39:33,036 like so. 998 00:39:33,070 --> 00:39:35,905 And you would have seen 999 00:39:35,940 --> 00:39:38,409 lots of citrus goodness. 1000 00:39:38,442 --> 00:39:40,478 And if you'd picked 1001 00:39:40,510 --> 00:39:42,847 I would have cut the grapefruit 1002 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:47,717 and you would have seen 1003 00:39:47,751 --> 00:39:48,885 But you didn't. 1004 00:39:48,918 --> 00:39:51,621 You picked the orange. 1005 00:39:55,659 --> 00:39:56,626 [audience "oohs"] 1006 00:39:56,659 --> 00:39:57,661 And in the orange, 1007 00:39:57,695 --> 00:40:01,164 there is one card. 1008 00:40:01,197 --> 00:40:03,266 There. 1009 00:40:03,300 --> 00:40:04,802 Now, Kevin, 1010 00:40:04,835 --> 00:40:06,804 the grapefruit or the lemon, 1011 00:40:06,836 --> 00:40:08,005 but instead... 1012 00:40:08,038 --> 00:40:10,608 - You chose the orange. 1013 00:40:10,641 --> 00:40:12,175 - Now, you could have picked 1014 00:40:12,208 --> 00:40:14,344 I mean, I kind of threw 1015 00:40:14,378 --> 00:40:16,280 but you could have picked 1016 00:40:16,313 --> 00:40:17,947 You started with a 10 1017 00:40:17,981 --> 00:40:20,050 and you changed to a two. 1018 00:40:20,083 --> 00:40:21,385 - I did. 1019 00:40:21,418 --> 00:40:24,320 and then you said heart. 1020 00:40:24,355 --> 00:40:26,289 And I think... 1021 00:40:26,322 --> 00:40:27,657 this might be... 1022 00:40:27,690 --> 00:40:28,659 [audience oohs] 1023 00:40:28,692 --> 00:40:31,594 the two of hearts. 1024 00:40:31,628 --> 00:40:33,297 Is that what you said 1025 00:40:33,329 --> 00:40:34,565 The two of hearts? 1026 00:40:34,597 --> 00:40:36,166 And I'm so impressed, 1027 00:40:36,199 --> 00:40:37,735 a new set of steak knives. 1028 00:40:37,768 --> 00:40:39,436 - [laughs] 1029 00:40:39,469 --> 00:40:41,204 [applause] 1030 00:40:41,237 --> 00:40:43,072 - Whoo! 1031 00:40:43,106 --> 00:40:44,442 Oh. 1032 00:40:44,474 --> 00:40:46,177 Thanks to Kevin Pollak, 1033 00:40:46,210 --> 00:40:47,677 thanks to "Penn & Teller," 1034 00:40:47,710 --> 00:40:49,447 and thanks to all of you 1035 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:50,815 We'll see you next time. 1036 00:40:50,847 --> 00:40:53,284 Good night from Las Vegas. 1037 00:40:53,317 --> 00:40:55,853 - Thank you, Kevin. 1038 00:40:55,885 --> 00:40:57,621 [cheers and applause] 1039 00:40:57,655 --> 00:40:58,889 I'm not wearing pants. 1040 00:40:58,922 --> 00:41:00,423 [laughter]