Desert Island Tricks
Episodes
Kyle Purnell
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features the incredible Kyle Purnell, a master magician and creator with over 20 years of captivating audiences and pushing the boundarie...
Stranded with a Stranger: AJ DeBeck
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What hidden secrets lie in the toolkit of a magician who also pilots helicopters through the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest? This episode int...
Tom Wright
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*A quick note to our younger listeners. There is a bit of bad language in this episode to listen with caution* One of the UK's premier performin...
Stranded with a Stranger: Brian Lloyd
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This mid-week edition of "Stranded with a Stranger" features the captivating Brian Lloyd from London. Influenced by icons like Penn and Tell...
Sam Strange | Young & Strange Part Two
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we bring you the whimsical world of Sam Strange, one half of the captivating magic duo, Young and Strange. Sam takes center stage to ...
Stranded with a Stranger: Scott K. Ratner
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a magician's essential tricks be just as practical as they are mesmerizing? Scott K. Ratner tells all in this weeks episode of "Stranded...
Richard Young | Young & Strange Part One
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did Richard Young and his partner manage to fool magic legends Penn & Teller using a rather unconventional trick? Richard Young, from the dyna...
Stranded with a Stranger: Rob Sweet
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome Rob Sweet, also known as Sweet Deception Magic, a talented close-up magician from Coventry. Inspired by the Quick Trick Show and...
Kenton Knepper
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the world of mentalism with the legendary Kenton Knepper. Learn how Kenton's revolutionary concepts l...
Stranded with a Stranger: Scott Mackay
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can magic really be your escape hatch from the mundane? Discover how Scott McKay, a magic hobbyist from Kent, finds joy and solace in the world of ill...
Derren Brown | Part Two
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can moments of failure and vulnerability actually enhance a magic performance? This is something we will explore in Part Two of Derren's episode!...
Stranded with a Stranger: Sean Rendell F. Quito
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mid-main episode, episode... "Stranded with a Stranger." Our guest, a medical laboratory scientist and aspiring semi-pro...
Derren Brown | Part One
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got an extraordinary episode featuring the wonderful Derren Brown, who takes us through his incredible career, from the early days of close...
Stranded With A Stranger: Phil Tilston
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Adam Dadswell
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
David Jonathan
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jonath...
Chris Harding
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Martin Peirce
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Marc Spelmann
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Spellman, the captivating magician best known for his performances on Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent, joins us for a tru...
Matthew Wright
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a single magical influence change the course of another magician's career? Join us as we explore this captivating question with the ingenious...
Simon Lipkin
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tale...
Terry Tyson
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 expe...
Luca Volpe
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lis...
Bill Abbott
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jack Rhodes
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
James Went
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chris Congreave
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Congreave is best known for his incredibly commercial magic. Effects like 'Roll', 'Omen', 'Safe' and 'Lie&apo...
Jake Allen
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Allen is one of the most talented young magicians in the UK and an absolute card ninja! A regular at The Magic Circle, Jake is someone people wan...
Peter Nardi
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Nardi really shouldn't need an introduction! Founder of Alakazam Magic, creator of countless mentalism effects, producer of some of the big...
Dean Leavy
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Leavy is a good friend to the Alakazam Team and we're thrilled that he's letting us whisk him away to his desert island! Dean is a mul...
Roman Armstrong
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roman Armstrong has recently ended his run in Derren Browns West End magic show, ‘Unbelievable!’ He is an award winning magician and comedian who ...
Liam Montier
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Montier is a highly respected magic creator with an eye for constructing routines with a multitude of clever methods to get maximum entertainment...
Mark James
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Paul Martin
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Harry Nardi
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Finali...
Richard Jones
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Andy Smith
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dave Forrest
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Forrest is a prolific creator and producer of magic! His production company 'Full 52 Productions' has released some incredible magic an...
Spooky Nyman
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Episode, we're joined by Actor, Magician and Director Spooky Nyman! His ultimate 8 are an absolute treasure trove of fantastic effe...
Pre-launch Special
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...