Penn and Teller
Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Here I am with Penn from the show Penn and Teller. We went to see them tonight, as our big last bash before heading back home. What an amazing show! Not only were the magic tricks great, but they had loads of personality and humor to go along with the performance.
We were sitting 3 rows back from the stage, and there was some concern about being called up on stage to participate. Maria had a really close call, as Teller came down our aisle to look for a volunteer. There were only 6 people in the row, counting the two of us. Fortunately for Maria, he picked a lady two over from her. The trick was the one with the goldfish bowl, the coins and goldfish. You have to see this trick to believe it. Like most of their tricks, it’s initially funny and kind of cool. But when Teller produces a dozen or more very large goldfish out of thin air, the entire theater was floored and erupted in applause. Bottom line: if you go to Las Vegas absolutely take in this show. It’s worth every penny (which isn’t that much if you go to the discount ticket booth).
It’s been the best week I’ve had in my entire life. I have married a wonderful woman and gained an amazing new family. Tomorrow we head back home and settle back into the “routine”. But I do that with a smile on my face, since I know I’ve got someone special to share it with.