swap_horiz Penn & Teller Alternatives

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Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette is a celebrated American magician and comedian. He’s notable for his distinctive vocal style and deep-seat...

Television Stage Contemporary Duo

9.5 Brilliant

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David Williamson

David Williamson is a stage magician specializing in American comedy and close-up illusions. He’s notable for his skillf...

Stage American Comedy Close Up

9.1 Excellent

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Carl Ballantine

Carl Ballantine, born Meyer Kessler, was an American entertainer known for originating the genre of comedy magic under t...

Stage American Comedy Historical

8.8 Great

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Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson was a prominent American illusionist known for his innovative approach to magic presented on television and...

Television Stage American Historical

8.7 Great

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Mac King

Mac King is an American magician and comedian known for his long-running residency at Harrah's Las Vegas. His show blend...

Stage American Contemporary Comedy

8.5 Great

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Barry and Stuart

Barry and Stuart are a Scottish magic duo consisting of Barry Jones and Stuart MacLeod, known for combining sleight of h...

Stage Comedy British Duo

8.5 Great

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Criss Angel

Criss Angel, born Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, is an American magician and illusionist known for his television and...

Television Stage American Illusionist

8.4 Great

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Don Alan

Don Alan was an American magician widely recognized for popularizing close-up magic through television broadcasts during...

Television American Comedy Historical

8.3 Great

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The Amazing Johnathan

The Amazing Johnathan, born John Edward Szeles, was an American comedian and magician known for his unconventional, freq...

Stage American Comedy Historical

8.2 Great

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Jeff Hobson

Jeff Hobson is an American comedy magician recognized for his flamboyant, interactive stage persona. He has maintained a...

Stage American Comedy Illusionist

8.2 Great

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Harry Blackstone Jr.

Harry Blackstone Jr. (1932–1997) was an American stage magician who continued the performance tradition established by h...

Television Stage American 20TH Century

8.2 Great

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Charlie Frye

Charlie Frye is an American magician and vaudevillian who integrates classic sleight-of-hand with physical comedy and ju...

Stage American Comedy Vaudeville

8.1 Great

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Kevin James

Kevin James is an American magician and comedian known for combining sleight-of-hand with physical comedy. He frequently...

Stage American Comedy Illusionist

8.1 Great

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Harry Anderson

Harry Anderson (1952–2018) was an American actor, comedian, and magician. He began his career performing street magic in...

Television American Comedy Historical

8.0 Great

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Greg Wilson

Greg Wilson is an American magician recognized for his close-up magic and stage performances, frequently combining sleig...

Stage American Comedy Close Up

8.0 Great

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The Amazing Kreskin

The Amazing Kreskin, born George Joseph Kresge Jr. in 1935, is an American mentalist who built a multi-decade career per...

Television Stage American Contemporary

7.8 Good

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Dell O'Dell

Dell O'Dell was an American stage magician born in 1902 who became a pioneering figure for women in the magic profession...

Stage American Comedy Female

7.8 Good

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Morgan & West

Morgan & West are a British magic and comedy duo who perform using distinct Victorian-era personas. They are known for c...

Stage Comedy British Duo

7.8 Good

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David Nixon

David Nixon was a British magician and television presenter who played a pivotal role in popularizing magic on UK televi...

Television Stage Comedy Historical

7.7 Good

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Flip

Flip was the stage name of Dutch magician Flip Hallema, an influential figure in the field of close-up and card magic. H...

Television Stage Comedy Historical

7.6 Good