Teller (magician)

Teller
Teller in August 2007
Born	Raymond Joseph Teller (1948-02-14) February 14, 1948 (age 76) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	Amherst College
Years active	1974–present
Political party	Libertarian
Parents	Irene B. Derrickson Joseph Teller (1913–2004)
Website	pennandteller.com

Teller (born Raymond Joseph Teller; February 14, 1948) is an American magician, illusionist, writer, actor, painter, and movie director. He is best known as half of the comedy magic duo Penn & Teller, along with Penn Jillette.

Teller usually does not speak during performances. He is an atheist, debunker, skeptic, and a fellow of the Cato Institute. Teller legally changed his name from "Raymond Joseph Teller" to the mononym "Teller".^[1][2]

1. ↑ della Cava, Marco R. (November 16, 2007). "At home: Teller's magical Vegas retreat speaks volumes". USA Today. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
2. ↑ "Penn & Teller: Rogue Magician Is EXPOSING Our Secrets!!!". TMZ.com. April 12, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.