Teller Biography Teller born February 14, 1948, is an American magician, illusionist, comedian, writer, and the frequently silent half of the comedy magic duo better-known as Penn & Teller, along w/ Penn Jillette. He is better-known for his advocacy of atheism, libertarianism, free-market economics, & scientific skepticism. He legally switched his name from Raymond Joseph Teller to just... more.