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Desert Island Tricks

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

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All Episodes

18:03

Stranded with a Stranger: Sean Rendell F. Quito

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2024/08/12

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Welcome back to our mid-main episode, episode... "Stranded with a Stranger." Our guest, a medical laboratory scientist and aspiring semi-professional magician, takes us on a magical journey inspired by the universe of Harry Potter. Sean unveils his top eight magic tricks, a must-read book, and a non-magic item that holds a special place in his heart. From the i...

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Derren Brown | Part One

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2024/08/08

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!We've got an extraordinary episode featuring the wonderful Derren Brown, who takes us through his incredible career, from the early days of close up card magic to his rise as a world-renowned mentalist and hypnotist. Listen as Derren shares his ultimate list of effects from his career including effects from his stage, television, book's and DVD's. He also recou...

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Stranded With A Stranger: Phil Tilston

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2024/08/05

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Welcome to our brand new in-between mini episode, "Stranded with a Stranger," where YOU can send in your ultimate list of eight magic tricks, a single book, and one non-magic item you'd use for magic!Our inaugural guest, Phil Tilston, a veteran magician and resident performer at Houdini's Magic Bar, kicks things off by sharing his top picks. From the classic cu...

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Adam Dadswell

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2024/08/01

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Ever wondered what it's like to witness magic that leaves even the best performers in awe? Join us for a mesmerising episode where we recount an extraordinary night orchestrated by Andy Frost from Derren Brown's team at the Oracle Bar. Our special guest, Adam Dadswell, takes us on his magical journey from a young performer to a mentalism maestro. Adam shares hi...

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David Jonathan

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2024/07/25

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Can the future really be foretold with just a phone and some cards? Join us for another excellent episode as we welcome the extraordinary David Jonathan, a magician renowned for his cutting-edge phone magic and mind-bending card tricks. Discover why he loves the lotto prediction plot, where numbers selected in the past miraculously match a ticket in a photo fro...

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Chris Harding

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/07/18

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Today we are joined by Chris Harding, Close-up Magician of the Year and Magic Circle Royalty! Chris takes us on a nostalgic journey, reminiscing about the early days of popular hypnosis DVDs and his unique style choices at conventions. He shares hilarious stories and memorable collaborations with legendary magicians like Mike Vincent and Anthony Jacquin, all wh...

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62:27

Martin Peirce

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2024/07/11

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!What if you could turn a banana into unforgettable magical experience? Join us for an exciting episode of Desert Island Tricks as we sit down with the ingenious magician Martin Peirce. Known for his captivating and practical magic tricks, Martin shares the fascinating story behind his book test, "Lucky Numbers," and gives us a sneak peek into an upcoming releas...

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Marc Spelmann

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2024/07/05

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Marc Spellman, the captivating magician best known for his performances on Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent, joins us for a truly wonderful episode. From his masked persona "X" to humorous fictitious crime watch appearances, Marc’s wit and charm make this a must-listen episode. Explore the timeless utility of the TT as Marc reminisces about hi...

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Matthew Wright

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/06/28

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Can a single magical influence change the course of another magician's career? Join us as we explore this captivating question with the ingenious Matthew Wright! This episode takes us on an emotional journey, recounting Matthew's memorable experiences with the legendary Eugene Berger in Amsterdam, where a shadow trick left an indelible mark on his career foreve...

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65:37

Simon Lipkin

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2024/06/20

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!What if you had to rewrite and perform the second act of a show with almost no preparation? In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinarily talented Simon Lipkin, who opens up about his remarkable journey from starring in Avenue Q at just 20 years old to his current role in Oliver with Cameron McIntosh. Simon’s career has been anything but conventional, a...

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Terry Tyson

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2024/06/13

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!What if magic could be more than just tricks and illusions, but rather a journey into the mystical and the personal? Terry shares his fascinating experiences with seances and narrative-driven magic, illustrating how deeply personal stories can create unforgettable moments for the audience. Discover how the power of psychometry and the return of personal items c...

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Luca Volpe

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/06/06

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!On this episode of Desert Island Tricks, we talk with amazing mentalist Luca Volpe. Listen as Luca shares why the Stealth Assassin wallet tops his list of must-have tricks and how it enhances his performances by prioritising the journey over the reveal.But that’s just the beginning. Luca takes us on a journey through his favorite magical tools, including a clas...

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Bill Abbott

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/05/30

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Prepare to be inspired as we spend an hour with the master of illusion, Bill Abbott! Bill's approach to captivating an audience within the first 30 seconds sets the stage for a performance that blurs the line between reality and the impossible. From the mysterious vanishing of a champagne bottle to the beloved trick "Smart Ass," Bill shares the secrets and the ...

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56:56

Jack Rhodes

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/05/23

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!The likelihood is, you've already had Jack appearing on any number of your social feeds! With millions of views across all platforms, his reach is substantial and his video's are always incredibly clever and fun to watch! This year, he appeared on Britains Got Talent with a quirky act based on his viral video's. Jack is now transitioning to more live ...

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James Went

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/05/16

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!James is a BAFTA Awarding winning performer, star is hit TV show 'Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic!' and consulting on shows on Netflix, the BBC, ITV and Discovery International as well as others! He is a huge reader of magic books but also indulges in commercially released items which makes his Desert Island List incredibly diverse! With a few hidden gems...

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Chris Congreave

Desert Island Tricks ·

2024/05/09

Want to send in your own Desert Island List? Send us a message and include your name for it to be read out on a future episode of DIT!Chris Congreave is best known for his incredibly commercial magic. Effects like 'Roll', 'Omen', 'Safe' and 'Lie' amongst many others are used by hundreds of magicians daily! As you would imagine, Chris's list is full on incredibly commercial routines and since he create's for himself, many of his choices are his own. If you are a magician looking into...

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Jake Allen

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2024/05/02

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Peter Nardi

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2024/04/25

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Dean Leavy

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2024/04/18

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Roman Armstrong

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2024/04/11

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