

Desert Island Tricks
Alakazam Magic
Each week we invite one of the biggest guests in the world of magic to maroon themselves on a desert island. They are allowed to take with them 8 tricks, 1 book, 1 banishment and 1 non magic item that they use for magic! We discuss their 'can't live without' lists and why those items were chosen. Episodes are uploaded every Friday and are available via all Podcast service providers! To find out more about the team behind Desert Island Tricks, please visit: www.alakazam.co.uk
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 12min
Roman Armstrong
Roman Armstrong has recently ended his run in Derren Browns West End magic show, ‘Unbelievable!’ He is an award winning magician and comedian who in 2022 took his hit show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to rave reviews! His style of magic is quirky and off beat and he even has magic products released to the community! You’re going to love his truly diverse list of effects and it might just introduce you to something you never knew you needed to perform! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
Liam Montier
Liam Montier is a highly respected magic creator with an eye for constructing routines with a multitude of clever methods to get maximum entertainment, for little work.His knowledge of methods and tricks is unfathomable and his Desert Island List will have you reminiscing over some of the effect's you started with early in your career and perhaps forget just how good they are but will also have you discovering some killer routines that may have slipped under your raydar! Liam is a good freind to Alakazam and has not only released some killer tricks through us like 'The Sign' and 'What Happens In Vegas' but he's even provided some incredible content in several of his Academy Courses! He is also one of the creators on the Alakazam Unlimited Platform so go and find his Creator Page to find out even more! Liam Montier’s Desert Island Tricks Dynamic Coins Penetro Psycho Dice The kick Twilight Angel’s Out of this World Strangers Gallery Four Card Trick Book. The Complete WaltonItem. Snooker TableFind out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 33min
Mark James
Mark James is a full time working magician and has been for nearly 2 decades! Performing in over 40 countries and even worked as a warm up act on hit TV shows like The Xtra Factor, The Voice, A Question of Sport, Celebrity Tipping Point and lots more! He mixed commercial routines with his own vaudevillian flair to create diverse, unique pieces of magic that and fun to watch and even more fun to perform! Mark's list is the creme de la creme of commercial stage magic and his insight and knowledge is as evident as his enthusiasm for our art.This is a slightly longer episode recorded over two sessions but we know you are going to love listening to Alakazam favourite, Mark James! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Mar 21, 2024 • 60min
Paul Martin
Paul Martin is one of the busiest performers in the UK, working alongside other full time magicians, Paul now teaches the many hours of experience he has accumulated in the industry. Paul's Desert Island list is full of strong, commercial routines which have been carefully considered. He also includes an interesting 'curve ball' item which many will not see coming but will definitely consider after this episode! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Mar 14, 2024 • 46min
Harry Nardi
Harry Nardi has achieved a huge amount in a small amount of time! Not only is he a vital part of Alakazam but he is a Britain's Got Talent Finalist, perfoms at high end events for some huge companies and his social media posts have amassed ten's of thousands of views. Harry's Desert Island list is a diverse mix of working routines, mentalism, magic and it shows how someone who is literally surrounded by thousands of tricks, carefully curates his trick choices to gain maximum impact at gigs!Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Mar 7, 2024 • 52min
Richard Jones
Richard Jones will be best known for being the only magician (to date) to have won Britains Got Talent but he has an incredible amount of experience with close up magic, corporate events and touring a theatre show! He has had sold out UK theatre tours, headlined the West End and is one of the most highly viewed entertainers on YouTube globally. As well as a magician, he has served 12 in the British army giving him the title of the military mind reader. His selection of effects is surprising and refreshing, with everyone feeling unique and different! We are so happy he agreed to be on the podcast and we know you are going to love his choice of effects! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Feb 29, 2024 • 46min
Andy Smith
Andrew Smith isn't just one of the vital cog's that keeps the Alakazam engine's running smoothly but he is also an incredible magician and performer who is well known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of magic. Andy is a huge book reader so it's no surprise that Andy's choices are heavily influenced by the page as opposed to marketed items. So if you are of an erudite persuasion, you are going to get a particular thrill from this episode! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Dave Forrest
Dave Forrest is a prolific creator and producer of magic! His production company 'Full 52 Productions' has released some incredible magic and help launch the careers of many top creators. Dave has an eye for detail and a mind for deviously clever methods. Dave's Desert Island Tricks list is full of phenomenal magic ranging from classic effects and plots all the way up to brand new tricks you're likely not to have heard of! He'll even be telling you about his own Desert Island currency! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Spooky Nyman
In this weeks Episode, we're joined by Actor, Magician and Director Spooky Nyman! His ultimate 8 are an absolute treasure trove of fantastic effects and what is really lovely about this episode is the sheer enthusiasm he has for one particular creator! Spooky also sets us a challenge which I have no doubt you will all rise to! So pop the tray table to it's upright position, make sure your window shade is up and buckle in for this weeks Desert Island Tricks! Spooky's Desert Island Tricks: Invisible Zone PenaCoinESP Testing Set Fair Play Thought Transmitter Pro Dice Bomb Lone Stranger Comedy Bar StoolBook. Best SellersItem. London Convention Challenge CoinFind out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Feb 8, 2024 • 32min
Pre-launch Special
As we prepare for the launch of Desert Island Tricks, join co-creators Peter Nardi, Harry Nardi and Jamie Daws as they talk you through the concept of DIT as well as tease who some of the guests are and spill the beans on some upcoming projects! DIT will be released once a week on a Friday morning so you can listen to them on your way to work! Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk


