Best Nicholas Strand Podcasts (2024)

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Stranded with a Stranger: A.C. Nicholas 14:53

18h ago14:53

14:53

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 mentalism tricks you'd bring if stranded on a deserted island? In this captivating episode of Stranded with a Stranger, we welcome A.C. Nicholas, an amateur mentalist and head of a publishing hous…

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Piff The Magic Dragon 1:16:44

4d ago1:16:44

1:16:44

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! Buckle up for a hilarious ride as we welcome Piff the Magic Dragon to our podcast! Picture this: a marooned magic dragon on a desert island, armed only with his eight favourite magic tricks and an unexpected friends…

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Stranded with a Stranger: Jason Christopher 12:13

8d ago12:13

12:13

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! This week on Stranded with a Stranger, we bring you an extraordinary guest, Jason Christopher, a magician with over 40 years of experience. Known by many illustrious titles such as 'The Purveyor of Prestidigitation'…

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Kyle Purnell 1:03:12

11d ago1:03:12

1:03:12

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! This episode features the incredible Kyle Purnell, a master magician and creator with over 20 years of captivating audiences and pushing the boundaries of card magic. We explore his preferred Desert Island Deck, the…

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Stranded with a Stranger: AJ DeBeck 29:20

15d ago29:20

29:20

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 hidden secrets lie in the toolkit of a magician who also pilots helicopters through the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest? This episode introduces AJ Debeck, a multifaceted magician and mentalist, who sha…

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Tom Wright 1:20:29

18d ago1:20:29

1:20:29

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! *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 performing magicians Tom Wright graces the Alakazam Island and share with us his…

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Stranded with a Stranger: Brian Lloyd 19:38

22d ago19:38

19:38

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! This mid-week edition of "Stranded with a Stranger" features the captivating Brian Lloyd from London. Influenced by icons like Penn and Teller and David Blaine, Brian shares his top eight magic tricks, including The…

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Sam Strange | Young & Strange Part Two 1:19:03

25d ago1:19:03

1:19:03

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! 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 share the journey of their 15-year partnership, recounting memora…

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Stranded with a Stranger: Scott K. Ratner 23:08

29d ago23:08

23:08

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! 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 with a Stranger", a magician with nearly fifty years of experience. Scott …

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Richard Young | Young & Strange Part One 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

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! How did Richard Young and his partner manage to fool magic legends Penn & Teller using a rather unconventional trick? Richard Young, from the dynamic magician duo Young and Strange, shares his journey from their uni…

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Stranded with a Stranger: Rob Sweet 23:22

1M ago23:22

23:22

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! 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 a cherished Paul Daniels magic set, Rob shares his journey into …

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Kenton Knepper 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

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! Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the world of mentalism with the legendary Kenton Knepper. Learn how Kenton's revolutionary concepts like 'Silent Influence' and 'Wonder Words' have shaped his illustrious …

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Stranded with a Stranger: Scott Mackay 14:55

1M ago14:55

14:55

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 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 illusions. In this mid-episode of "Stranded with a Stranger," Scott …

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Derren Brown | Part Two 51:11

2M ago51:11

51:11

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! Can moments of failure and vulnerability actually enhance a magic performance? This is something we will explore in Part Two of Derren's episode! We'll delve into ethical boundaries and the emotional depths of magic…

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Stranded with a Stranger: Sean Rendell F. Quito 18:03

2M ago18:03

18:03

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 …

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Derren Brown | Part One 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

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…

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Stranded With A Stranger: Phil Tilston 16:47

2M ago16:47

16:47

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 …

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Adam Dadswell 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

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 tea…

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David Jonathan 52:35

2M ago52:35

52:35

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…

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Chris Harding 1:28:07

2M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

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 cho…

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Martin Peirce 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

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 …

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Marc Spelmann 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

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 cr…

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Matthew Wright 59:01

3M ago59:01

59:01

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! 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, recoun…

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Simon Lipkin 1:05:37

3M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

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…

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Terry Tyson 1:24:09

4M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

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! 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…

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Luca Volpe 54:20

4M ago54:20

54:20

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! 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 pri…

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Bill Abbott 1:20:44

4M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

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 betwee…

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Jack Rhodes 56:56

4M ago56:56

56:56

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 …

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James Went 1:07:36

5M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

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 reade…

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Chris Congreave 50:32

5M ago50:32

50:32

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 ful…

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Jake Allen 47:21

5M ago47:21

47:21

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! 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't to sit down with and watch the amazing magic he performs. In J…

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Peter Nardi 54:31

5M ago54:31

54:31

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! Peter Nardi really shouldn't need an introduction! Founder of Alakazam Magic, creator of countless mentalism effects, producer of some of the biggest tricks in the world and a business innovator, Peter's wealth of k…

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Dean Leavy 55:08

6M ago55:08

55:08

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! 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 multi award winning, former Young Magician of the Year who performs at weddings…

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Roman Armstrong 1:12:10

6M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

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! 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 re…

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Liam Montier 1:03:12

6M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

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! 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 unfatho…

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Mark James 1:32:46

6M ago1:32:46

1:32:46

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! 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, Ce…

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Paul Martin 59:37

6M ago59:37

59:37

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! 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 ful…

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Harry Nardi 45:45

7M ago45:45

45:45

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! 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 …

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Richard Jones 52:17

7M ago52:17

52:17

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! 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! …

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Andrew Smith 45:54

7M ago45:54

45:54

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! 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 i…

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Dave Forrest 1:04:02

7M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

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! 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 …

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Spooky Nyman 1:03:53

8M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

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! 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 enthusia…

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Pre-launch Special 32:00

8M ago32:00

32:00

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! 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 be…

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Podcast Episode 023: Coloring Today Pretty with Stephanie Feger! 46:11

3y ago46:11

46:11

In this episode we're interviewing Stephanie Feger, an author who blends her passion for helping others, with her communication and marketing skills. Stephanie uses her amazing skillsets as a way to provide unique coaching and consulting for both authors and entrepreneurs. Stephanie's coachings are customized to meet the needs of the specific group…

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022 : Marcie Keithley & the Shoebox of Purpose 56:56

3+ y ago56:56

56:56

We all have secrets. Truths that are too painful to face. Marcie J. Keithley, Author of "The Shoebox Effect: Transforming Pain into Fortitude and Purpose," knows this all too well as she, herself, attempted to put all of her past worries into a proverbial (and literal!) shoebox. Just waiting for the time when she would have the strength to examine …

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021 : Kevin Briggs & the Power of Perspective 59:18

3+ y ago59:18

59:18

Part 2 of 3: In the second episode of our three part series, (the continuation of episode 20) we speak to Kevin Briggs, the police officer from Kevin Berthia's Golden Gate Bridge story. Trigger Warning: This episode speaks on suicide. Support the showBy Nicholas Strand / Kevin Briggs

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Podcast Episode 020: Step Out of the Darkness and Into the Light with Kevin Berthia 1:35:30

3+ y ago1:35:30

1:35:30

Episode Trigger Warning: Suicide. If you or someone you know needs direct help, please reach out to: National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK) SuicidePreventionLifeLine.org --------------------------------------- In 2005, Kevin Berthia was challenged to his core mentally, physically and emotionally. His entire life buckled into one mo…

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Podcast Episode 019: GMadison Brings Power to Perspective in "Invincible" 54:21

3+ y ago54:21

54:21

GMadison is a world renowned dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His work has been seen on some of the largest stages in the world and he just finished up touring with Mariah Carey this last year. Most recently, GMadison and his wife, singer & songwriter Chenelle, put together a beautiful and inspiring music video for Chenelle's song "Invincible…

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018 - Marc Ginsky COO of the CF Foundation 58:59

3+ y ago58:59

58:59

My guest today is Marc Ginsky, The Cystic Foundation's Chief Operating Officer. On this episode we talk about the amazing research the CF Foundation is currently collecting, the community the Foundation has created, the lives it's currently saving, and the amazing lessons learned from working with such an amazing organization. Here's our chat. CFF.…

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017: Branden McWilliams - Ninja Warrior First, Cystic Fibrosis Warrior Second 36:52

3+ y ago36:52

36:52

Branden McWilliams has Cystic Fibrosis. He's also a Ninja Warrior. Literally. As in incredible athletes who combine obstacle course training with elements of gymnastics & parkour. You have to have incredible strength, problem solving-skills, endurance, stamina, impulse control, and confidence. And interestingly enough, despite his CF, Branden is on…

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