Date of Birth: February 14, 1948
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Teller, born Raymond Joseph Teller, is an illustrious American magician, illusionist, actor, writer, and director. He is best known as the silent half of the famous magic duo Penn & Teller. Born on February 14, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Teller developed an early interest in magic and performance. He attended Central High School before moving on to Amherst College, where he majored in Classics. His partnership with Penn Jillette began in the late 1970s, and the duo quickly became known for their innovative, comedic, and often controversial magic acts. Their show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” has been particularly influential, challenging magicians from around the world to present tricks that Penn and Teller cannot figure out. Aside from magic, Teller has also written books, directed theater productions, and contributed to various television projects.
5 Interesting Facts about Teller
1. Teller legally changed his name to just “Teller” and has a United States passport issued in that single name.
2. He has a penchant for remaining silent during performances, although he speaks normally offstage.
3. Teller has co-authored several books on magic and its history, including “House of Mystery: The Magic Science of David P. Abbott.”
4. He has directed several theater productions, including a critically acclaimed version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with magician elements.
5. Teller is an atheist and a member of the Cato Institute, a public policy research organization.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Teller
1. “Sometimes, magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect.”
2. “Magic is the only honest profession. A magician promises to deceive you and he does.”
3. “We are trying to make magic something that can be understood by the intellect and enjoyed by the heart and the senses.”
4. “The silent thing is something that started out as a joke, but it worked because it’s so different and unexpected.”
5. “The best way to learn magic is to practice. And then practice some more.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Teller is estimated to be $200 million.
Children
Teller does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Teller’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teller_(magician
2. [Penn & Teller Official Website](https://www.pennandteller.com/
3. [Penn & Teller: Fool Us on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1811179/
5. [Teller on The Cato Institute](https://www.cato.org/people/teller
