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[10/13/23 - 01:51 PM]
The CW Shifts New Seasons of "Masters of Illusion," "World's Funniest Animals" to Fridays
Said duo, originally set for Saturdays, will now follow "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" at 9:00/8:00c beginning October 27.
[via press release from The CW]

*REVISED*

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:

· The season premiere of MASTERS OF ILLUSION will air Friday, October 27 (9:00-3:30pm ET)

· The season premiere of WORLD'S FUNNIEST ANIMALS will air Friday, October 27 (9:30-10:00pm ET)

· Program information for Saturday, October 28 is TBA  

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

SEASON PREMIERE

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US

"Who's Your Daddy?!" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

GUEST APPEARANCE BY MOXIE JILLETTE IN THE SEASON 10 PREMIERE - Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Moxie Jillette, Daxien, The Cosmic Romantics & David Schwartz. Brooke Burke ("Dancing with the Stars") serves as host (#1001). Original airdate 10/27/2023.

SEASON PREMIERE

MASTERS OF ILLUSION

"Knives Out and Other Strange Magic" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

IT'S IN THE CARDS - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Ed Alonzo, Deadly Game, Lucy Darling, Joshua Jay, Lioz and Caleb Alexander (#1001). Original airdate 10/27/2023.

SEASON PREMIERE

WORLD'S FUNNIEST ANIMALS

"Episode 418" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

SEASON PREMIERE - Host Elizabeth Stanton is back, along with trusty sidekicks Hank and Ruby, for more WORLD'S FUNNIEST ANIMALS. This episode features some super cute and smart cats and dogs, cows playing ball, bears celebrating, some "horsing" around and perhaps some bad decisions. Commentary is provided by Carmen Hodgson, Devon Werkheiser and Daniel Curtis Lee (#418). Original airdate 10/27/2023.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Program information TBA

*REVISED*

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:

· Program information has been updated for Friday, November 3.

· Program information for Saturday, November 4 is TBA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US

"2 Dead in Tonight's Episode" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

BROOKE BURKE HOSTS - Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Alexandra, Artem, Anthony Dempsey and Rune Carlsen. Brooke Burke ("Dancing with the Stars") serves as host (#1002). Original airdate 11/3/2023.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION

"Giant Drill, Magic on Edge, Floating Objects" - (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

IT'S STILL IN THE CARDS - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Alexandra Duvivier, Reza, Maxence Vire, Andi Gladwin, Jaana Felicitas (#1002). Original airdate 11/3/2023.

WORLD'S FUNNIEST ANIMALS

"Episode 417" - (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

INVENTIVE AND SURPRISING - Host Elizabeth Stanton, along with trusty sidekicks Hank and Ruby, highlights the funniest of animals. This episode features some doggie yoga, the "Pomeranian skateboard team," and Elizabeth's favorite clips. Commentary is provided by Carmen Hodgson, Devon Werkheiser and Daniel Curtis Lee (#417). Original airdate 11/3/2023.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

PROGRAM INFORMATION TBA





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