PENN AND TELLER MAGIC AND MYST

Details

• Release Year: 2005
• Genre: Documentary, Special Interest
• Plot: Join the maverick masters of illusion as they trek to China, India, and Egypt, and witness astounding feats of magic and other inexplicable things. Pack your bags and take a funny and unpredictable trip that reveals rarely seen tricks, outrageous characters—and Penn’s true feelings about puppeteers.; Watch as Penn & Teller gawk in amazement at an Indian snake-swallower. See traditional Bengali performers 'torture' family members . . . just as local authorities get into the act. Venture to Calcutta for a 'performance' of the legendary Indian Rope Trick. Enter the Egyptian tomb at Beni Hassan for a modern 'inside' look at the ancient 'cups and balls' trick. See how Penn and Teller survive a collision with a hay truck and enjoy a vintage performance in an extremely remote—and extremely cold—village.; Caution: This program contains a few scenes that may not be suitable for the squeamish or faint of heart.
• Cast: Penn Jillette, Teller, Gali Gali, Ric Esther Bienstock, Mick Grogan, Hugo Smith, Pauline Duffy, Flex Golubey, Elliott Halpern, Simcha Jacobovici, Jack Rabinovitch, Barry Spink, Alex Olegnowicz, Alain Letourneau, Dwayne Newman, Peter Sawade, Grham Wilson, Gary Pearson
• Director: Ric Esther Bienstock
• Runtime: 2:30
• Company: Acorn Media
• Media Format: Movie