"Teller and I worked Renaissance Festivals and street performing - actually more real, no kidding around, Philadelphia street performing than we did Renaissance Festivals"
- Penn Jillette
About this Quote
Penn Jillette is describing his and Teller's early days as a performing duo. They worked at Renaissance Festivals, which are celebrations that commemorate the culture and art of the Renaissance duration, and also did street carrying out in Philadelphia. This street performing was more severe than the Renaissance Festivals, as it was a more practical and no-nonsense environment. It was a way for them to refine their abilities and develop their act. The street performing was a method for them to earn a living and gain experience in the show business. It was a way for them to learn how to engage with an audience and establish their own distinct style of performance. The experience of street carrying out in Philadelphia was invaluable for Penn and Teller, and it helped them to become the effective performers they are today.
This quote is written / told by Penn Jillette somewhere between March 5, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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