Penn Jillette Reading Order
1 series · 18 books
Penn Jillette is an American magician and performer best known as half of the legendary duo Penn & Teller, where he serves as the act's charismatic narrator and showman. Beyond his celebrated stage and television career, Jillette has authored a collection of standalone novels published between 1989 and 2005 that reflect his distinctive voice and perspective. His writing draws on his background in magic, entertainment, and skepticism, offering readers a unique blend of storytelling from one of America's most distinctive public figures.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete18 books
Penn Jillette's Standalone Novels series comprises 18 books published between 1989 and 2005, now complete. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Penn & Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends. The series includes a mix of instructional books, essay collections, and fiction, reflecting Jillette's diverse interests in magic, skepticism, and entertainment.
Start with Penn & Teller's cruel tricks for dear friends, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Every Day Is An Atheist Holiday More Magical Tales From The Author Of God No |
| 2 | Every Day is an Atheist Holiday! |
| 3 | Felony Juggler |
| 4 | God, No! |
| 5 | How to Cheat Your Friends at Poker |
| 6 | In Darkness, Delight |
| 7 | My Name is James Randi and Today I Die |
| 8 | Presto! |
| 9 | Presto! How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales |
| 10 | Random |
| 11 | Spider-Man/Deadpool Vol. 2 |
| 12 | Would, Could, Should; Science Fiction Anthology of 1988 |
| 13 | Penn & Teller's cruel tricks for dear friends 1989 |
| 14 | Penn and Teller's How to Play With Your Food 1992 |
| 15 | How to Play with Your Food 1997 |
| 16 | Penn & Teller's How to Play in Traffic 1997 |
| 17 | Sock 2004 |
| 18 | How to cheat your friends at poker 2005 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Penn Jillette written?
- Penn Jillette has written 18 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2005.
- Are Penn Jillette's series complete?
- Penn Jillette has 1 completed series.

