Penn and Teller – my favourite magicians – are so rare amongst conjurors: they have remained cool in a way that others seem to find impossible. I believe this is due mainly to the fact that their agenda has never been about themselves: they have never postured and apotheosised themselves in the hollow way magicians invariably do. And although they have always been the 'bad boys' of magic, disclosing methods and ridiculing the fraternity, they produce some of the finest pieces of magic you...
Published on July 10, 2010 07:44