Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette is a magician, actor, musician, inventor, television personality, and best-selling author best known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller. The duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, and are currently headlining in Las Vegas at The Rio. He has published eight books, including the New York Times Bestseller, God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales.

Not many people can keep a marriage together for over forty years, let alone a working partnership.

Penn is someone who shows up authentically every day. He isn’t afraid to express his thoughts and values even though they upset some people.

So get ready to learn how to doubt yourself less and care about the things that matter on Episode 814.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Why do we live in so much fear when we’re safer than ever? (8:00)
• What are you most proud of in the last few years? (9:00)
• Which of your parents is the most influential in your life? (47:00)
• What’s the lesson you still need to learn about yourself? (54:00)
• Is there anything you wish you would have done differently in the last years? (1:01:00)
• What is your superpower? (1:09:00)

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the “mono diet” (20:00)
• Penn’s thoughts on religion (40:00)
• What makes Penn and Teller successful as a partnership (58:00)
• About “effective altruism” (1:13:00)
• How empathy makes a great magician and artist (1:19:00)
• Plus much more…

Show Notes:

• Listen to Penn’s Podcast Sunday School
• Watch Penn and Teller’s Magic Masterclass
• Learn More about “Cray Ray” Ray Cronise
• Read Penn’s Book
• Read an interview with Teller
• Listen to Lewis’ Interview with magician Julius Dein