Duration
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Closing Date
Until September 25, 2025
Age limit
Suitable for 14+ yrs
Why Watch Penn & Teller?
- Celebrating their 50th anniversary together, Penn & Teller return to London with a show built on never-before-seen illusions and their trademark mix of dry comedy and daring sleight of hand.
- Their television legacy is unmatched: Penn & Teller: Fool Us! is the longest-running American magic TV series in history, while Penn & Teller: BS earned 16 Emmy nominations. Their Broadway seasons also broke records with one run out-grossing Hamilton.
- Penn Jillette’s sharp storytelling paired with Teller’s silent physical artistry creates a unique stage chemistry that has been long celebrated as “a phenomenon who reinvented magic for modern audiences" (The Sunday Times).
- Expect staging that goes far beyond card tricks: comic misdirection, audience participation, and large-scale illusions that demonstrate why their Las Vegas residency became the city’s longest-running magic show.
- Running for only 11 performances at the London Palladium, this strictly limited run is the duo’s first ever West End staging. Book your Penn & Teller London tickets now!
Penn & Teller’s arrival at the London Palladium marks a milestone in both their career and in West End programming. For half a century, they have pushed the boundaries of live magic by blending intellectual scepticism with theatrical showmanship, a combination that made their act stand apart from traditional illusionists. Their reputation was forged on television and in Las Vegas, but their craft has always been designed for the immediacy of the stage, where audience interaction and timing heighten every illusion.
The London engagement is not a retrospective but a forward-looking production featuring new material created for this 50th-anniversary tour. Large-scale set pieces, sleight-of-hand sequences, and comedic interludes are structured to fill one of the West End’s grandest stages. Critics who have followed their career note how consistently they refresh their repertoire: The Stage highlighted their ability to “disarm with humour before astonishing with craft”. For London audiences, this limited run offers a chance to experience a world-renowned act in a theatre that has long hosted icons across music, theatre, and variety.
Show timings
Show timings for Penn & Teller may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Penn and Teller as themselves.
The London Palladium
The London Palladium is a Grade II* West End theatre on Argyll Street, Soho, designed by Frank Matcham and opened in December 1910. With seating across Stalls, Royal Circle and Upper Circle levels, it strikes a balance between intimacy and theatrical grandeur. Over the years, it’s hosted legendary musicals (like The Sound of Music, Cats), Royal Variety Performances, variety shows, big-name concerts, and hosted stars such as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles.
The London Palladium seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting There
- Address: 8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF, UK
Facilities & Accessibility
Available facilities: elevator, restrooms, bar, cloakroom
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
You will receive an email with your Penn & Teller voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.
Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The show does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for ages 14 years and above. Children under the age of 4 years will not be permitted. All individuals of age 14 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult and should not be sitting alone in the auditorium.
The show is playing at the London Palladium.
The show is a live celebration of Penn & Teller’s 50 years together, combining comedy, scepticism, and illusions in inventive ways. It’s not a narrative play but an evening of brand-new tricks, audience interaction, and large-scale stage magic created especially for this London run.
The running time of the show is 2 hours with one intermission.
The stars are Penn Jillette and Teller, the American duo who have been performing together since 1975. Penn provides the narration and dry humour, while Teller delivers silent, visually precise illusions.
Penn & Teller designs the show for visibility across all levels: many illusions are large scale, supported by lighting and staging so that mid-to-rear stalls and Royal Circle still deliver a strong experience.
