The easiest way to spot a real magician isn’t the trick, it’s what happens when something goes wrong. Kieron Johnson joins us to talk about the skills you can’t fake: audience management, timing, trust and the grind of making strong material work night after night. Kieron has been at the top of modern close-up creation for years and he’s also performing in the West End production “Come Alive, The Greatest Showman,” where he runs multiple sets across parlour, stage, close-up and an eye-melting bubble show.We get into the thinking behind his signature “impossible object” magic, including fire-to-ice production (To The Max / Reborn), signed card to ice (Re-Maxed Isolation) and why he believes Too Hot To Handle becomes vastly stronger when the can is genuinely hot. Along the way, Kieron breaks down how he prototypes effects like an engineer, how he chooses material based on the audience in front of him and why souvenirs and nostalgia props can turn a trick into a lifelong memory.Then we hit the hot debate: phone magic and electronic magic. Kieron argues that technology can weaken fundamentals and that “convenient” methods often come with a hidden cost when they fail. Whether you agree or disagree, you’ll leave with a sharper sense of what makes close-up magic feel real, what defines professional performance and how to build a set that can survive any room. Kieron’s Desert Island Tricks: Welcome package. Estimation Aces <ol><li>To the Max / Re-born</li><li>Re-maxed Isolation </li><li>Too Hot to Handle </li><li>Isolated </li><li>Cell </li><li>Linking Polos / Lifesavers </li><li>Linking Rings </li><li>Card to chocolate bar </li></ol>Banishment. Phone / Electronic Magic Book. Simply Harkey Item. Bubbles Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

The easiest way to spot a real magician isn’t the trick, it’s what happens when something goes wrong. Kieron Johnson joins us to talk about the skills you can’t fake: audience management, timing, trust and the grind of making strong material work night after night. Kieron has been at the top of modern close-up creation for years and he’s also performing in the West End production “Come Alive, The Greatest Showman,” where he runs multiple sets across parlour, stage, close-up and an eye-melting bubble show. We get into the thinking behind his signature “impossible object” magic, including fire-to-ice production (To The Max / Reborn), signed card to ice (Re-Maxed Isolation) and why he believes Too Hot To Handle becomes vastly stronger when the can is genuinely hot. Along the way, Kieron breaks down how he prototypes effects like an engineer, how he chooses material based on the audience in front of him and why souvenirs and nostalgia props can turn a trick into a lifelong memory. Then we hit the hot debate: phone magic and electronic magic. Kieron argues that technology can weaken fundamentals and that “convenient” methods often come with a hidden cost when they fail. Whether you agree or disagree, you’ll leave with a sharper sense of what makes close-up magic feel real, what defines professional performance and how to build a set that can survive any room. Kieron’s Desert Island Tricks: Welcome package. Estimation Aces To the Max / Re-bornRe-maxed Isolation Too Hot to Handle Isolated Cell Linking Polos / Lifesavers Linking Rings Card to chocolate bar Banishment. Phone / Electronic Magic Book. Simply Harkey Item. Bubbles Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

The easiest way to spot a real magician isn’t the trick, it’s what happens when something goes wrong. Kieron Johnson joins us to talk about the skills you can’t fake: audience management, timing, trust and the grind of making strong material work night after night. Kieron has been at the top of modern close-up creation for years and he’s also performing in the West End production “Come Alive, The Greatest Showman,” where he runs multiple sets across parlour, stage, close-up and an eye-melting bubble show.We get into the thinking behind his signature “impossible object” magic, including fire-to-ice production (To The Max / Reborn), signed card to ice (Re-Maxed Isolation) and why he believes Too Hot To Handle becomes vastly stronger when the can is genuinely hot. Along the way, Kieron breaks down how he prototypes effects like an engineer, how he chooses material based on the audience in front of him and why souvenirs and nostalgia props can turn a trick into a lifelong memory.Then we hit the hot debate: phone magic and electronic magic. Kieron argues that technology can weaken fundamentals and that “convenient” methods often come with a hidden cost when they fail. Whether you agree or disagree, you’ll leave with a sharper sense of what makes close-up magic feel real, what defines professional performance and how to build a set that can survive any room.&nbsp;Kieron’s Desert Island Tricks:&nbsp;Welcome package. Estimation Aces&nbsp;<ol><li>To the Max / Re-born</li><li>Re-maxed Isolation&nbsp;</li><li>Too Hot to Handle&nbsp;</li><li>Isolated&nbsp;</li><li>Cell&nbsp;</li><li>Linking Polos / Lifesavers&nbsp;</li><li>Linking Rings&nbsp;</li><li>Card to chocolate bar&nbsp;</li></ol>Banishment. Phone / Electronic Magic&nbsp;Book. Simply Harkey&nbsp;Item. Bubbles&nbsp;Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Kieron Johnson

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

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

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.&nbsp; 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!&nbsp; He'll even be telling you about his own Desert Island currency!&nbsp;Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Dave Forrest

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: <ol><li>Invisible Zone </li><li>PenaCoin</li><li>ESP Testing Set </li><li>Fair Play </li><li>Thought Transmitter Pro </li><li>Dice Bomb </li><li>Lone Stranger </li><li>Comedy Bar Stool</li></ol>Book. Best SellersItem. London Convention Challenge CoinFind out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

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 Sellers Item. London Convention Challenge Coin Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

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!&nbsp; Spooky also sets us a challenge which I have no doubt you will all rise to!&nbsp; 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!&nbsp;Spooky's Desert Island Tricks:&nbsp;<ol><li>Invisible Zone&nbsp;</li><li>PenaCoin</li><li>ESP Testing Set&nbsp;</li><li>Fair Play&nbsp;</li><li>Thought Transmitter Pro&nbsp;</li><li>Dice Bomb&nbsp;</li><li>Lone Stranger&nbsp;</li><li>Comedy Bar Stool</li></ol>Book. Best SellersItem. London Convention Challenge CoinFind out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Spooky Nyman

<div>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!  </div>Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

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

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!&nbsp; DIT will be released once a week on a Friday morning so you can listen to them on your way to work!&nbsp; Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk

Pre-launch Special

Each week, host Jamie Daws invites one of the biggest guests in the world of magic to maroon themselves on the Alakazam Magic 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! They even get a welcome package with a deck of card inside! We discuss their 'can't live without' lists and why those items were chosen.&nbsp; Episodes are uploaded every Friday and are available via all Podcast service providers!&nbsp; To find out more about the team behind Desert Island Tricks, please visit: www.alakazam.co.uk&nbsp;

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Each week, host Jamie Daws invites one of the biggest guests in the world of magic to maroon themselves on the Alakazam Magic 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! They even get a welcome package with a deck of card inside! 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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