The Magic Dude is a close-up magic and comedy magic and mentalism artist based in Denver. Television appearances include featured guest performances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
The Magic Dude is a close-up magician and mentalist based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in psychological illusions and thought prediction. The Magic Dude's career includes appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us 1 times.
Shawn Preston, also known as the Magic Dude, is a Denver-area magician and mentalist with nearly two decades of private, corporate and special-event experience. Professional event materials describe quick improvisational humor, close-up sleight, mind power and audience participation, while his Fool Us appearance presented a silent card act. A March 2026 engagement at Vail’s Moon Rabbit confirms current tableside performance in Colorado. Preston has also worked nationally at company functions and trade shows. Research supports active bookings through event partners, though it did not locate a durable performer-owned site or direct booking email.
One appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Billed on the show as Shawn Preston.
Aired 21 March 2025
Did not fool Penn & Teller
Search YouTube We haven’t confirmed a clip of this performance yet.Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.
Stand-up comedy integrated with high-level deception.
Mind reading, psychological predictions, and telepathy.
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