Magicians Penn & Teller Receive Key to the City from Mayor Oscar Goodman
This morning Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman presented renowned magicians Penn & Teller with a key to the city to recognize their dedication to the Las Vegas community and unwavering commitment to helping Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Together, Penn & Teller have pledged their support to AFAN, leading the Penn & Teller Challenge at the annual AIDS Walk and supporting a variety of AFAN fundraising events including AFAN’s annual Black and White Party.
Prior to Mayor Goodman presenting the duo with a key, Jennifer Morss, executive director of AFAN, thanked the entertainers for their generous contributions over the past 10 years, emphasizing the success of the AIDS Walk would not be as great if it weren’t for their involvement.
Mayor Goodman then took time to personally thank the duo for their continual dedication to the city of Las Vegas and local organizations like AFAN before presenting Penn & Teller with an official key.
As the ceremony progressed, jokes were passed among the three as Penn detailed attending clown college and then moving on to discuss Teller’s educational background. To everyone’s surprise, Mayor Goodman and Teller discovered that they attended the same high school years ago.
Penn & Teller concluded the ceremony by thanking Mayor Goodman and the city of Las Vegas for the continual support, noting how much they truly enjoy giving back to the community and being involved with organizations like AFAN.
*Photos courtesy of Paul Whiteman of Cashman Productions.
About Penn & Teller
The outrageous duo, Penn & Teller are known for their unique blend of comedy and magic. Their show has been a Broadway hit around the country and now found a permanent home in Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. Penn & Teller perform in the Rio’s Penn & Teller Theater nightly at 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $95/$85/$75 (plus tax) and are available through the Rio Box Office at (888) 746-7784. For more information, please visit www.pennandteller.com.
About AFAN
Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) was founded in 1984 and is the oldest and largest AIDS service organization in the state of Nevada. 2009 marked AFAN’s 25th anniversary of practicing its unyielding commitment to the community by providing unparalleled health expertise, support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. Over the years, AFAN has created various programs that offer consistent and comprehensive assistance including direct client service programs, food programs, prevention and education programs and community outreach. As part of AFAN’s mission, these client service programs assist in enhancing the physical health and psychosocial wellness of the individuals they serve, while promoting dignity and improving the quality of their lives. For more information, please visit www.afanlv.org.
