Joel Fischman, who first booked Penn & Teller at Bally’s in 1993, died of cancer in Las Vegas on Thursday morning. He was 70 years old.
Fischman was also a consulting producer for Penn & Teller’s production show until his death, and he helped secure the magic duo’s deal at the Rio in 2001.
In the mid-1980s, Fischman was working at Trump Plaza and signed Penn & Teller as an opening act for the Temptations and B.B. King.
Fischman then moved to Bally’s as vice president of entertainment for six years.
His decision to bring Penn & Teller to the hotel’s Celebrity Theater for periodic headlining shows led to the P&T show at the Rio.
Joel Fischman cause of death
Joel’s cause of death has not been revealed yet by the family.
Was Joel Fischman married? Did Joel Fischman have children?
He was married to Pamela Copeland.
They’ve had a private loving life. Nothing has been published about the kids.
Joel Fischman net worth
He made a descent net worth of about $2.1 million dollars.
When is Joel Fischman funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
Joel’s obituary and details of the funeral is yet to be announced.
