Penn and Teller on Broadway (Broadway) (2015)

In their 40th anniversary as a duo, Penn and Teller return to New York for a limited engagement at the Marquis Theater.  They present their classic tricks and illusions as a retrospective of sorts on their illustrious career.  Penn brings his signature comedy to magic, while Teller keeps up his mime persona throughout.  Teller conducts his acts in utter silence, commanding the room with nothing but masterful sleight-of-hand.  Penn shows off some of his other talents, singing on Broadway, and playing the double bass.

Their tricks are not big David Copperfield-style stunts.  The act is as much about comedy as it is about magic, and carnival tricks.  This is small magic that is difficult to see if you're not sitting in the first row. They use cameras sparingly, addressing this in one of the acts.  If they use a camera to show a close-up, then you won't pay attention to them, you'll just be watching the screen.  And they make a valid point.

After the show, Penn and Teller stuck around in the lobby of the Mariott Hotel to take pictures and sign autographs.  Teller speaks! and he is a master selfie-taker.  He is funny, approachable and personable. Surprisingly enough, Penn is the more reserved one.  Guess it is all just an act.