r/foolus
Discussion of *Penn & Teller: Fool Us*, including talk about how you may have thought the trick is done.
How to think about r/foolus
This community is dedicated to discussions surrounding the television show *Penn & Teller: Fool Us*, where magicians perform tricks in hopes of fooling the famous duo. Members engage in analyzing performances, sharing insights on the techniques used, and speculating on how tricks are executed. The community thrives on a mix of admiration for magic and a playful challenge to uncover the secrets behind the illusions.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically fans of magic, ranging from casual viewers to aspiring magicians. The audience is predominantly adult, with a shared interest in the art of illusion and performance. Members enjoy discussing the intricacies of tricks and often bring a light-hearted, humorous vibe to conversations, valuing creativity and ingenuity in magic.
Posting culture
Content that thrives in this community includes detailed analyses of performances, discussions about specific tricks, and humorous takes on the show. Posts that are overly promotional or lack substance tend to be downvoted. Members frequently engage in discussions following episodes, creating a rhythm of activity that peaks around new show releases or special events.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value, avoiding overt promotions. Sharing behind-the-scenes content, interviews with magicians, or insights into the craft of magic can resonate well. However, members are generally resistant to blatant advertising, so any engagement should prioritize genuine interaction and contribution to the community's discussions about magic and performance.
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What r/foolus talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/antdude
- u/khando
- u/PennAndTellerFanX
- u/Head-Swimming-5239
- u/Fletch71011
- u/uttftytfuyt
- u/lathiat
- u/NicholeDaylinn1993
- u/defaceruk
- u/Minimum-Perception72
- u/bwaredapenguin
- u/NathanRaeGPS
- u/timdorr
- u/savourthesea
- u/adamevans1200
- u/robbnj11
- u/provoaggie
- u/porungas
- u/aussiekev
- u/mystimel
- u/Miroorules
- u/TheHodge
- u/indjev99
- u/dopaminenotyours
- u/cineaste2
- u/wellhellodare
- u/unklphoton
- u/Feelinglucky2
- u/Pretty_Drama6356
- u/Accomplished_Offer67
- u/fccd
- u/silxikys
- u/David-S-Pumpkins
- u/vikar_
- u/No_Watercress_594
- u/[deleted]
- u/Welkominspace
- u/genomecop
- u/eish2306
- u/cwwms2
- u/other_thoughts
- u/meeotch
- u/secret_tiger101
- u/schleima
- u/mysteryofthefieryeye
- u/scaredofthedark666
- u/kardashiansun
- u/WolfkamiZz
- u/Crunch_6969
- u/notachance_bb8
- u/cjfpgh
- u/Sprudelpudel
- u/oddmodlin
- u/SWGalaxysEdge
- u/bing_bin
- u/Hour_Art7696
- u/hacker714_HD
- u/FonteAtTheBack
- u/First2016Last
- u/Specialist-Ad213
- u/YourLocalDuskFox
- u/Tattoosnmagic
- u/AndleCandlewax
- u/FewRound35
By votes
- u/khando
- u/antdude
- u/defaceruk
- u/Minimum-Perception72
- u/bwaredapenguin
- u/savourthesea
- u/NathanRaeGPS
- u/PennAndTellerFanX
- u/timdorr
- u/adamevans1200
- u/robbnj11
- u/provoaggie
- u/porungas
- u/lathiat
- u/aussiekev
- u/mystimel
- u/Miroorules
- u/TheHodge
- u/Fletch71011
- u/Head-Swimming-5239
- u/indjev99
- u/dopaminenotyours
- u/cineaste2
- u/NicholeDaylinn1993
- u/wellhellodare
- u/uttftytfuyt
- u/unklphoton
- u/Pretty_Drama6356
- u/fccd
- u/David-S-Pumpkins
- u/Feelinglucky2
- u/Accomplished_Offer67
- u/silxikys
- u/Welkominspace
- u/genomecop
- u/eish2306
- u/No_Watercress_594
- u/[deleted]
- u/vikar_
- u/other_thoughts
- u/cwwms2
- u/meeotch
- u/secret_tiger101
- u/schleima
- u/mysteryofthefieryeye
- u/scaredofthedark666
- u/kardashiansun
- u/WolfkamiZz
- u/cjfpgh
- u/Crunch_6969
- u/notachance_bb8
- u/Sprudelpudel
- u/oddmodlin
- u/SWGalaxysEdge
- u/bing_bin
- u/Hour_Art7696
- u/hacker714_HD
- u/FonteAtTheBack
- u/First2016Last
- u/Specialist-Ad213
- u/YourLocalDuskFox
- u/Tattoosnmagic
- u/AndleCandlewax
- u/FewRound35
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/khando
- u/[deleted]
- u/antdude
- u/PTPBfan
- u/Pretty_Drama6356
- u/The_Dingman
- u/canofcanasta
- u/vs40at
- u/abrahamsoloman
- u/Head-Swimming-5239
- u/bebopblues
- u/cranial_d
- u/SherrickM
- u/MortalWombat1974
- u/snoopy369
- u/JumboChimp
- u/Bright_Challenge_634
- u/Robodude
- u/Yuri909
- u/Ragondux
- u/savourthesea
- u/bostguster
- u/realrealityreally
- u/Ana-AmorimAnna204
- u/Bennydoubleseven
- u/barispurut
- u/DaisyMae2022
- u/AFrogNamedKermit
- u/MDC01757
- u/bessie1945
- u/Hydrag_2
- u/ShowerPig
- u/Nalkarj
- u/PointlessTrivia
- u/Floryan333
- u/davypi
- u/Welkominspace
- u/keepcalm-medikaiton
- u/ccastro425
- u/BigRonnieRon
- u/In_My_SoT_Phase
- u/Darkmania2
- u/Steve_1313
- u/jesus-hates-me
- u/xxxjwxxx
- u/PaperBeatsScissor
- u/soulbarn
- u/prof_dr_scoots
- u/lathiat
- u/Whathappened98765432
- u/JohnnyEnzyme
- u/cineaste2
- u/HellDimensionQueen
- u/ebb_omega
- u/Rambo-Brite
- u/Mechalamb
- u/Mworthy8343
- u/pascalforget
- u/engelthefallen
- u/Noctew
- u/Nukitandog
- u/goldenrod1956
- u/tyler-86
- u/wbvt
- u/Bridget692
- u/baffled_soap
- u/U-GO-GURL-
- u/markymrk720
- u/Ok_Stay_2013
- u/beatbox21
- u/flipcapaz
- u/TheOriginalPug
- u/Kenneth_Almquist
- u/cwwms2
- u/CardinalDBeiter
- u/turniphat
- u/RussellBrandFagPimp
- u/mmpmed
- u/JacobDCRoss
- u/ragnarok1394
- u/layzzzee8
- u/jordan350
- u/PumiceT
- u/micholob
- u/bleakneonblack
- u/4_Legged_Duck
- u/planetworthofbugs
- u/AsIAm
- u/iBrick
- u/aussiekev
- u/BigBlueMountainStar
- u/robseder
- u/jbaugues
- u/Noughmad
- u/Kimantha_Allerdings
- u/uttftytfuyt
- u/NickRedMachine
- u/jonSF
- u/genomecop
- u/bluehawk232
By votes
- u/khando
- u/[deleted]
- u/MortalWombat1974
- u/ShowerPig
- u/PTPBfan
- u/The_Dingman
- u/Yuri909
- u/vickstheclown
- u/Nalkarj
- u/vs40at
- u/abrahamsoloman
- u/SherrickM
- u/HellDimensionQueen
- u/Bright_Challenge_634
- u/Pretty_Drama6356
- u/antdude
- u/CardinalDBeiter
- u/genomerain
- u/soulbarn
- u/prof_dr_scoots
- u/ebb_omega
- u/micholob
- u/baffled_soap
- u/bluehawk232
- u/RogerRabbit1234
- u/Rambo-Brite
- u/ragnarok1394
- u/OEMichael
- u/PointlessTrivia
- u/cranial_d
- u/JumboChimp
- u/NickRedMachine
- u/unklphoton
- u/Mechalamb
- u/U-GO-GURL-
- u/savourthesea
- u/canofcanasta
- u/jbaugues
- u/Robodude
- u/Ragondux
- u/eslforchinesespeaker
- u/Floryan333
- u/zworykin2
- u/lathiat
- u/Noughmad
- u/chequedummy
- u/Welkominspace
- u/In_My_SoT_Phase
- u/Mworthy8343
- u/snoopy369
- u/Kenneth_Almquist
- u/PumiceT
- u/bleakneonblack
- u/Kimantha_Allerdings
- u/uttftytfuyt
- u/realrealityreally
- u/jonSF
- u/wesleymead
- u/Whathappened98765432
- u/pascalforget
- u/engelthefallen
- u/flipcapaz
- u/bostguster
- u/layzzzee8
- u/4_Legged_Duck
- u/procheeseburger
- u/pompanoJ
- u/bakarocket
- u/davypi
- u/Darkmania2
- u/Steve_1313
- u/Head-Swimming-5239
- u/markymrk720
- u/Ok_Stay_2013
- u/cwwms2
- u/jordan350
- u/planetworthofbugs
- u/aussiekev
- u/96throwupaway69
- u/thetruedarknight
- u/Milkythefawn
- u/Noctew
- u/Nukitandog
- u/goldenrod1956
- u/tyler-86
- u/AsIAm
- u/iBrick
- u/genomecop
- u/Mombak
- u/bathingculture
- u/whoiswillo
- u/robbnj11
- u/ChaosRevealed
- u/rturns
- u/silent3
- u/mtrolley
- u/ExemptedFuture
- u/Ana-AmorimAnna204
- u/Bennydoubleseven
- u/barispurut
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FAQ
r/foolus — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/foolus have?
r/foolus has approximately 13,279 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/foolus created?
r/foolus was created on July 15, 2015 (11 years ago).
What is r/foolus about?
This community is dedicated to discussions surrounding the television show *Penn & Teller: Fool Us*, where magicians perform tricks in hopes of fooling the famous duo. Members engage in analyzing performances, sharing insights on the techniques used, and speculating on how tricks are executed. The community thrives on a mix of admiration for magic and a playful challenge to …
What subreddits are similar to r/foolus?
Communities similar to r/foolus include r/pennandteller, r/magic, r/magictricksrevealed, r/cardmagic, r/chrisramsay52.
Who are the most active posters on r/foolus?
The most frequent posters on r/foolus include u/antdude, u/khando, u/PennAndTellerFanX.
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