Appears On
Episode Appearances
People I (Mostly) Admire · Apr 4, 2026
16. Joshua Jay: “Humans Are So, So Easy to Fool.”
“Half of Pen and Teller duo; successfully defended a magic trick in court, referenced as rare patent case in magic”
Magic performance and storytelling techniquesPsychology of audience perception and suspension of disbeliefAcademic research methodology applied to magic
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Adam Carolla Show · Mar 27, 2026
Graham Parker + Wyclef Jean (Carolla Classics)
“Penn's long-time performance partner; performs bullet catch illusion; known for perfectionism and reliability”
Professional partnerships and long-term collaboration dynamicsImmigration and socioeconomic mobility in AmericaWelfare dependency and personal agency
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Good Inside with Dr. Becky · Mar 3, 2026
What We Learn About Love Before We’re 10 (How We're Raised with Will Guidara)
“Magician from Penn and Teller, quoted on magic as investing more energy than reasonably expected”
Childhood trauma and caregiving shaping adult leadership philosophyHospitality as competitive business advantagePresence and attention as parenting tools
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The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan · Jan 14, 2026
Penn Jillette | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
“Penn's 50-year performance partner; shaped Penn's understanding that magic is intellectual, not just spectacle”
Magic as ethical performance frameworkStreet performance economics and audience engagementSkepticism vs. cynicism in debunking pseudoscience
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