Published on: January 19, 2026, 06:05h.
Updated on: January 19, 2026, 06:07h.
- Penn & Teller have canceled six scheduled shows at the Rio in Las Vegas, starting this past weekend.
- Penn Jillette, the speaking partner of the duo, suffered an ankle injury and is advised by doctors to refrain from performing.
- As the longest-running headliners in Las Vegas, they aim to return to the stage in February.
Penn & Teller’s magic performances have been put on hold at the Rio in Las Vegas after Penn Jillette announced he injured his ankle and must stay offstage as per medical advice.
Penn, who celebrated his 70th birthday last month, expressed gratitude to fans through Instagram, saying, “Thank you for your understanding; we look forward to seeing you soon.”
Besides the cancellations for the past Friday and Saturday, upcoming shows on January 22, 23, 24, and 25 have also been removed from their calendar, although performances are still scheduled for February 5 and later dates.
No details were provided by Jillette regarding the circumstances surrounding his injury.
Celebrating Legacy as Longest-Running Headliners
Penn & Teller proudly hold the title of the Strip’s longest-running full-time headliners, reaching 25 years at the Rio this month after opening their show in 2001, with a remarkable 33-year history dating back to their performances at Bally’s (currently Horseshoe).
The celebrated duo’s five-decade journey together includes various honors such as Emmys, Obies, Writers Guild accolades, stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and nearly 10,000 performances worldwide.
Penn Jillette, standing at 6-foot-7, also made a notable appearance in the recent film “Marty Supreme,” starring Timothée Chalamet, portraying an annoyed farmer whose missing dog plays a crucial role in the storyline.
Fans have taken to social media to express their well-wishes, predominantly hoping for Jillette’s speedy recovery.
One Instagram user, @caninefourpaws, commented, “This is such a fantastic show. Wishing you a quick recovery!”
Unfortunately, some responses reflected the typical disappointment associated with last-minute cancellations of Las Vegas performances.
“I’m so disappointed—I drove 13 hours for this show and just found out it was canceled when I arrived,” lamented another fan. “Your show was the main reason for my trip to Vegas (with Piff the Magic Dragon being the only other reason).”
The last time Penn & Teller had to cancel a significant number of performances was in September and October 2022 due to Teller undergoing open-heart bypass surgery.
Additionally, Penn & Teller are scheduled to embark on their “50 Years of Magic” tour in Florida later this month, with stops planned in Fort Myers (January 27), St. Petersburg (January 29), and Davie (January 31). As of now, those shows are still confirmed.