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For the most part, any serious magic show is not using very much technology newer than theatrical lights.

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Penn Jillette
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: March 5
Actor
Circus Performer
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Film Director
Illusionist
Jongleur
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Novelist
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Penn Fraser Jillette
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