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| - What set Penn & Teller apart from a lot of other shows on the strip is their high level of audience participation. It would be easy to pull off a magic show from the distance between the stage and the balcony. The intimate size of the theatre, however, and the many, many acts where Penn & Teller get volunteers up on the stage and bring their acts to the audience really helps sell the magic. The show is part magic, part politics, and part humor, which led to a dynamic, interesting performance without a dull moment. Afterwards, it was a real treat to see Penn & Teller out in the lobby, taking pictures with fans.
The gift shop had a lot of interesting items and cool shirts, the drinks were just under $20, and the seats in the theatre were comfy. About an hour before the show starts, there is a really fun jazz trio that plays and they allow you to go on stage to check out some of the props from the show.
To find the theatre, follow the directions to the convention center. It's next to the Starbucks in that area. You also might be tempted, like many of us were, to pick up your tickets at the front desk box office. Don't. When we went, there were about 30 people in line and 1 guy working at the desk. Several hotel staff stood around the line saying, "You can pick up tickets from any box office in the casino, but don't, because we just sent some people to the other desks and you'll be stuck in their lines instead." They didn't explain why they were being paid to tell people not to leave the line instead of hopping on a computer and helping out. We ignored their advice and took a short walk to the Rock of Ages theatre where there was no line and noticed the box office by the Penn & Teller theatre itself was very very short, as well.
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