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I never wanted to be a magician. I never wanted to be a comedian. I never wanted to be onstage.

Penn Jillette

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

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