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1. Mr. Deity (2006– )

4 min | Short, Comedy

9.4

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Stars: Brian Dalton, Jimbo Marshall, Amy Rohren, Sean Douglas

Votes: 231

2. Nova (1974– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

8.7

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Science documentaries about various topics.

Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers

Votes: 3,098

3. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)

TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

8.4

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Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.

Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter

Votes: 11,498

4. Independent Lens (1999– )

TV-14 | Documentary

8.2

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Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »

Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker

Votes: 635

5. Science Friction (2022)

86 min | Documentary

8.2

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Scientists in television get misrepresented and edited out of context more often than you'd dare to guess. Science Friction tells their stories, and gives them a chance to set the record straight.

Director: Emery Emery | Stars: Matt Kirshen, Janine Krippner, Simon Singh, Jamy Ian Swiss

Votes: 68

6. The Art of Magic (1998 TV Special)

150 min | Documentary

8.2

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Stars: Lance Burton, Siegfried Fischbacher, Roy Horn, Max Maven

Votes: 8

7. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Secrets of the Psychics (1993)

TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary

8.2

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Stage magician and scientific skeptic James Randi recounts his cases debunking claims of the supernatural around the world.

Director: Carl Charlson | Stars: James Randi, Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas, Uri Geller

Votes: 78

8. American Gods (2017–2021)
Episode: Lemon Scented You (2017)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

8.2

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Shadow's emotional reunion with his dead and unfaithful wife is interrupted when Mr. Wednesday shows up and they get a surprise visit.

Director: Vincenzo Natali | Stars: Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Bruce Langley

Votes: 3,220

9. Independent Lens (1999– )
Episode: An Honest Liar (2016)

TV-14 | Documentary

7.9

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Retired magician James "The Amazing" Randi dedicates his life to exposing frauds.

Directors: Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein | Stars: José Alvarez, Banachek, Alice Cooper, Michael Edwards

Votes: 25

10. American Gods (2017–2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

7.6

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A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.

Stars: Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley

Votes: 92,772

11. Merchants of Doubt (2014)

PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary

7.6

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70 Metascore

A documentary that looks at pundits-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals and climate change.

Director: Robert Kenner | Stars: Frederick Singer, Naomi Oreskes, Jamy Ian Swiss, Sam Roe

Votes: 3,934 | Gross: $0.19M

12. An Honest Liar (2014)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

7.5

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76 Metascore

The life and career of the renowned stage magician turned scientific skeptic of the paranormal, James Randi.

Directors: Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein | Stars: James Randi, Penn Jillette, Teller, Ray Hyman

Votes: 10,501 | Gross: $0.12M

13. Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic (1998– )

7.5

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Stars: Wilson Coneybeare, Dean Gunnarson, Penn Jillette, Teller

Votes: 22

14. Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018)

TV-14 | 39 min | Documentary, Short

7.0

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Penn and Teller hired Johnny Thompson to consult on their magic show as soon as the duo began their career and Johnny has been with them ever since. "Gambler's Ballad" follows Penn and ... See full summary »

Director: Emery Emery | Stars: The Amazing Johnathan, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio, Emery Emery

Votes: 23

15. Smoke and Mirrors (1995 Video Game)

T | Comedy

6.8

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Penn and Teller host a series of "scam minigames" enabling the game owner to use them as pranks.

Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Steven Banks, Suzanne Dumaresq

Votes: 29

16. Gambler's Ballad (2017)

39 min | Documentary, Short

6.1

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A love letter to the most knowledgeable and influential living magician, Johnny Thompson.

Director: Emery Emery | Stars: The Amazing Johnathan, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio, Arsenio Hall

Votes: 18

17. The Fantasticks (2000)

PG | 86 min | Musical, Romance

5.6

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48 Metascore

A mysterious fair that comes to a small community in the countryside could make real the illusions of two teenagers.

Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Joel Grey, Barnard Hughes, Jean Louisa Kelly, Joey McIntyre

Votes: 1,433 | Gross: $0.04M

18. Highball (1997)

R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

5.6

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A newly married couple tries to enhance their social life by throwing fabulous parties and inviting all their friends in Brooklyn to their home.

Director: Noah Baumbach | Stars: Justine Bateman, Noah Baumbach, Peter Bogdanovich, Andrea Bowen

Votes: 938

19. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)

60 min | Comedy, Music

5.4

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Andy Dick, Catherine Bell

Votes: 123

20. Andrus: The Man, the Mind & the Magic (2008)

78 min | Documentary, Biography, Family

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To some of the greatest performing magicians alive today, Jerry Andrus is the name of a legend. Renowned as one of the best and most influential "close-up magic" performers of our time, ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Neary | Stars: Jerry Andrus, John Dearing, Andre Kole, Ray Hyman

21. Cracking the Con Game (2000 TV Movie)

Documentary

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Director: Drew Lavey

22. The Virtual Magician (2004– )

Not Rated | 26 min | Family

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Stars: Meir Yedid, Amanda Byron, Marco Tempest

23. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.1

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Jim Duggan, Bob Einstein

24. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.10

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Catherine Bell, Davis Gaines

25. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.11

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Bobcat Goldthwait, Peter Pitofsky

26. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.12 (1998)

Comedy, Music

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Penn and Teller explain "Cuffed To A Creep"; French Stewart gives an Ode To Porno; Carmen Electra offers us a thought; and the Masked Magician returns.

Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Clarence Clemons, Carmen Electra

27. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.13 (1998)

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, N'Dea Davenport, Richard Karn

28. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.14 (1998)

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Shaughnessy

29. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.15

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, David Arquette, Greer Barnes

30. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.16

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Carlos Alazraqui, Catherine Bell

31. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.17 (1999)

Comedy, Music

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Magician repellent spray from Martin Mull; Carrot Top's take on the Lewinsky dress; and the Masked Magician performs an amazing illusion.

Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Alley Baggett, Troy Hurtubise

32. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.18

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Deana Carter, Henry Gibson

33. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.19 (1999)

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Terry Farrell, Janeane Garofalo

34. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1998)

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Grant Axton, Drew Carey

35. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.20 (1999)

Comedy, Music

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Roseanne Barr, Lance Burton

36. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.21 (1999)

Comedy, Music

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Penn and Teller put Pamela Anderson to the test; Ice-T raps with an unusual partner; Weird Al Yankovic gets into Vegas business; and Rena Mero, WWF's Sable, is roped into some illusions.

Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Pamela Anderson, Ice-T

37. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.22

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Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Gordon Clapp, Cindy Margolis

38. Sin City Spectacular (1998–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.23 (1999)

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Penn and Teller get a performance of "My Funny Valentine" from Lyle Lovett; we meet Harry Anderson's son; and actress Angelica Bridges makes an unexpected appearance.

Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Harry Anderson, Angelica Bridges