Teller (magician)

Teller (born Raymond Joseph Teller; February 14, 1948) is an American magician, illusionist, writer, actor, painter, and movie director. He is best known as half of the comedy magic duo Penn & Teller, along with Penn Jillette.

Teller
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Teller in August 2007
Born
Raymond Joseph Teller

February 14, 1948 (aged 77)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materAmherst College
Years active1974–present
Political partyLibertarian
Parent(s)
  • Irene B. Derrickson
  • Joseph Teller (1913–2004)
Websitepennandteller.com

Teller usually does not speak during performances. He is an atheist, debunker, skeptic, and a fellow of the Cato Institute. Teller legally changed his name from "Raymond Joseph Teller" to the mononym "Teller".[1][2]

Teller (magician) Media

References

  1. della Cava, Marco R. (November 16, 2007). At home: Teller's magical Vegas retreat speaks volumes. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/home/2007-11-15-teller-at-home_N.htm. Retrieved June 27, 2012. 
  2. "Penn & Teller: Rogue Magician Is EXPOSING Our Secrets!!!". TMZ.com. April 12, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.