The Salem News | Salem-born magician appears on Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Posted on: November 14, 2025
By Michael McHugh | Staff Writer
SALEM — Salem native, magician Evan Northrup (Salem High School Class of 2007), appeared Halloween night on the television series “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” to showcase his signature style of magic, blending storytelling and illusion.
Northrup’s magic education started on the streets of Salem, where he was inspired by street performers’ abilities to dazzle audiences and hold their attention. This would push Northrup to study abroad in college and travel around Europe as a street performer, learning what it takes to create a trick that keeps audiences entertained.
