Ep 3. The Home Game
- TVPG
- July 6, 2020
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6.6 (39)
Penn & Teller: Fool Us season 7 episode 3, titled "The Home Game," is an exciting episode where aspiring magicians perform their best tricks in hopes of earning a spot in Penn & Teller's Las Vegas show. The episode features four contestants, each with their distinct style of magic.
First up is a magician who claims to have the world's largest collection of playing cards. He performs a trick where he shuffles a deck of cards and then asks Penn & Teller to name one card, which he retrieves from his collection. While the trick is impressive, Penn & Teller suspect that the trick involves a gimmick.
Next is a magician who performs a trick with a Rubik's cube. He asks Penn & Teller to shuffle the cube, and then solves it blindfolded in under 30 seconds. Penn & Teller are impressed but skeptical, and they try to figure out how he accomplished the feat.
The third contestant is a magician who performs a trick involving a deck of cards and a volunteer from the audience. He asks the volunteer to choose a card and then makes the card disappear and reappear in a surprising location. Penn & Teller are both impressed and stumped by this trick.
Finally, a magician performs a mentalism trick that involves a large set piece covered in colorful squares. He asks Penn & Teller to choose a square, and then reveals that he predicted their choice in advance. The trick is impressive, but Penn & Teller are determined to figure out how he did it.
Throughout the episode, Penn & Teller provide insightful commentary on the tricks, praising the performers for their technique and showmanship while also asking probing questions to try and uncover how they accomplished the tricks. In the end, they will reveal whether or not they were able to figure out the secrets behind the tricks and offer feedback to the performers.
Overall, Penn & Teller: Fool Us season 7 episode 3 is an exciting and entertaining installment of the hit magic competition show. The tricks are impressive, and the banter between Penn & Teller keeps things lively and engaging. It's a must-watch for fans of magic and illusion.