Penn and Teller in Palm Desert

There have been many great comedy duos over the years.  Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy to name a few.

The natural tendency is to think that all great comedy duos are a thing of the past, but there’s a duo out there today who have been working together for around 30 years, written several books, appeared in movies, have their own show on Showtime, and even have their own live show in Vegas.  Who are they?  Penn and Teller, of course.

Penn and Teller

Many of you may think of the pair as just magicians but they have managed to sustain an impressive career by combining magic with comedy.  Penn and Teller fully embrace the spectacle of magic while simultaneously making fun of it.  This provides hours of entertainment which in turn has provided years of steady work for the two.

A typical Penn and Teller show (if there is such a thing) will probably involve music, some cool tricks, revealing how some of those cool tricks are done, and a little shocking violence that will most likely involve a lot of fake blood.  It’s a recipe for success, obviously.

If you’re ready to learn a few tricks of the trade and have a good laugh while doing it, don’t miss Penn and Teller at the MacCallum Theatre in Palm Desert on November 5th.  If you’re coming in from out of town, make the trip special by staying at Lake La Quinta Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast perfect for a romantic retreat.