Other credits include designing, creating and building magic and illusions for UK TV shows such as QI, Jonathan Creek and Hustle.
In the 2015 Christmas Special of QI, Penrose surprised Stephen Fry with membership of The Magic Circle.
For live theatre he has created illusion based special effects for the West End and UK Tour of Spamalot, Ghost Stories,[3] The Ladykillers, I Can't Sing!
In 2007 he created and advised on magic effects, illusions and quick change costume techniques for the Cirque du Soleil touring production "Koozå".
[8] UK singer Paloma Faith used to be Penrose's assistant in his illusion act before she rose to fame as a performer in her own right.