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 

Recent Episodes
  • Phill Smith
    Jun 6, 2025 – 01:08:32
  • Michael Ammar
    May 30, 2025 – 01:33:00
  • Noel Qualter
    May 23, 2025 – 01:26:32
  • Kay Dyson
    May 16, 2025 – 01:30:15
  • Jonathan Goodwin
    May 9, 2025 – 01:36:15
  • Roddy McGhie
    May 2, 2025 – 01:30:38
  • Iain Bailey
    Apr 28, 2025 – 54:18
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Geoff Weber
    Apr 22, 2025 – 14:09
  • Marc Paul
    Apr 18, 2025 – 02:11:56
  • Mark Bennett
    Apr 11, 2025 – 01:27:35
  • Stranded with a Stranger: William Poliet
    Apr 8, 2025 – 22:42
  • Dave Loosley
    Apr 4, 2025 – 01:25:50
  • Alan Rorrison
    Mar 28, 2025 – 01:15:01
  • Harri Harrington (Lord Harri)
    Mar 21, 2025 – 57:58
  • John Archer
    Mar 14, 2025 – 01:29:17
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Steven Mills
    Mar 10, 2025 – 17:10
  • Daniel Chard
    Mar 7, 2025 – 01:07:17
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Ken Hallgring
    Mar 4, 2025 – 24:01
  • Edward Hilsum
    Feb 28, 2025 – 01:24:32
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Ray Eden
    Feb 24, 2025 – 23:06
  • Matthew Pomeroy
    Feb 21, 2025 – 01:31:44
  • End of Season 1 Special
    Feb 13, 2025 – 03:01:36
  • Ali Cook
    Feb 7, 2025 – 01:05:33
  • Chris Frost (Frostie)
    Jan 31, 2025 – 01:02:45
  • Steve Dela
    Jan 24, 2025 – 59:37
  • Matt Clewley
    Jan 17, 2025 – 01:16:02
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Andy Cooper
    Jan 13, 2025 – 23:45
  • Chris Mallon
    Jan 10, 2025 – 01:01:03
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Sean Andrechak
    Jan 6, 2025 – 19:43
  • Henry Ferris
    Jan 3, 2025 – 39:14
  • Steve Rowe
    Dec 27, 2024 – 55:24
  • Oliver Meech
    Dec 20, 2024 – 01:33:31
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Scott Clegg
    Dec 17, 2024 – 11:44
  • John Morton
    Dec 13, 2024 – 01:07:58
  • Fergus Flanagan
    Dec 6, 2024 – 59:33
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Jim Levell
    Dec 2, 2024 – 19:02
  • Mike Sullivan
    Nov 29, 2024 – 01:05:41
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Phill Evans
    Nov 25, 2024 – 20:51
  • Collin Claus
    Nov 22, 2024 – 01:06:07
  • Stranded with a Stranger: David Ellis
    Nov 18, 2024 – 18:16
  • Joel Dickinson
    Nov 15, 2024 – 01:23:03
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Kevin Haggard
    Nov 11, 2024 – 17:51
  • Tom Mullenger
    Nov 8, 2024 – 01:13:05
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Paul Thomey
    Nov 4, 2024 – 13:17
  • Kev G
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:17:57
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Darren Bane
    Oct 28, 2024 – 15:55
  • Alex McAleer
    Oct 25, 2024 – 01:03:14
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Alan Jones
    Oct 21, 2024 – 16:20
  • Andy Nyman
    Oct 18, 2024 – 01:16:21
  • Stranded with a Stranger: Trak Smith
    Oct 14, 2024 – 12:31
Recent Reviews
  • TNCerny42
    What a learning experience!
    I am enjoying this podcast so much. I am just a hobbyist and am learning so much about effects and how to routine them. I have added several to my wishlist and a couple of good books, too. Keep it coming! Thanks, Jamie and Alakazam.
  • John Moran
    Great Magic Podcast!
    This is a really fantastic magic /mentalism podcast. The premise is fun and each guest brings a different perspective and vibe to the questions and format. I am really enjoying hearing about all the guests’ Desert Island Tricks. Their book selections are great, too!
  • Magical Dimensions
    this is quickly become one of my favorite podcasts!
    Desert Island Tricks has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts on magic. It is so much more than most magic podcasts where we hear the same old story about the magician getting a magic see under the Christmas tree. By discussing their favorite tricks, we learn more about the performer, what makes them tick, and how to improve ourselves. More than once I’ve been inspired to pick up and read a new magic book. And I’ve also been inspired to add a few new effects to my repertoire. thank you, Alakazam for putting on this great podcast each week.
  • BurtE54
    My favorite Podcast
    There are a lot of Podcasts to listen to but it is my personal opinion Desert Island Tricks is the most enjoyable. Based on the first two episodes I find myself digging through my draw of forgotten tricks, and hitting books long forgotten. Jamie Daws does an extremely good job interviewing his guests. I find this Podcast to be not only enjoyable but a wealth of information. As always if Alakazam Magic has there name attached to it you can count on it being quality. I believe every magician young, and old is going to get a wealth of information just listening. The only thing left to say is Enjoy.
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