Can Michael Dardant Fool Penn &Teller with only Imagination?

New Orleans Magician Shocks Vegas and Scores the Coveted “FU Trophy” on Hit CW Show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” New Orleans, LA, United States - HE DID IT! History was made on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” as Michael Dardant, New Orleans favorite and international champion of magic, pulled off the impossible — he fooled Penn & Teller with an original illusion they couldn’t explain. Broadcast nationwide on The CW Network on March 21st, 2025, Dardant’s sleight-of-hand masterpiece earned him the legendary “FU Trophy” and an invitation to appear as an opening act in Penn & Teller’s world-famous Las Vegas show. Michael Dardant’s unique fusion of Cajun charisma, razor-sharp wit, and world-class magic has made him one of the most decorated performers in American magic history. And now, his name joins an elite list who have outwitted two of the greatest minds in magic With over 30 first-place awards in just three years, Michael Dardant is no stranger to magic’s spotlight. A top-ten finalist at the World Championships of Magic in Italy and a beloved burlesque emcee, Dardant’s act is equal parts comedy, charm, and sheer skill. Known by the locals as “Magic Mike”, #NotThatMagicMike, he’s become a French Quarter Icon. Whether he’s greasing Mardi Gras poles or fooling legends on live TV, Michael always brings the house down. Magic Mike has performed, amidst high praise, for the masters of his craft. Now he’s inviting the world to celebrate — New Orleans style! Follow Michael Website: www.MichaelDardant.com (URL: http://www.MichaelDardant.com) YouTube: @MichaelDardant (URL:    / michaeldardant  ) TikTok: @NotThatMagicMike (URL:   / notthatmagicmike  ) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaeldardant (URL:   / michaeldardant  ) Twitch: NotThatMagicMike (URL:   / notthatmagicmike  ) #pennandteller #pennandtellerfoolus #fu #foolus #VegasMagic #MichaelDardant #MagicMike #NotThatMagicMike #MichaelDardantFoolUs #MagicMikeFoolUs #MagicMikeFU #NewOrleansMagician #NewOrleansMagic #CajunMagic #CajunConjuror #ComedyMagic #pennjillette #teller #riolasvegas #thecw #season11 #episode8 #magic #magictvshow #pennandtellermagic #FoolingThem #SomethingUpMySleeve #ForcedImagination #ImaginaryCards