Penn and Teller have as storied a career as almost any magicians, performing in Las Vegas for decades, making regular appearances on late-night talk shows, and popping up on Broadway, TV shows, and even a Run DMC music video.

Before they were wowing audiences with slapstick humor and magic, they got their start at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Earlier this year, the fest announced the duo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "where it all began" by returning to the festival for two shows on opening day, Aug. 16.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival has now unveiled details about the shows, which will take place on the Crown Stage at 2 and 4 p.m.

"After six groundbreaking years performing as a trio called Asparagus Valley Cultural Society they emerged again as a duo in 1981 and the

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