Desert Island Tricks
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<p>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. <br><br>Episodes are uploaded every Friday and are available via all Podcast service providers! <br><br>To find out more about the team behind Desert Island Tricks, please visit: www.alakazam.co.uk </p>
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- What is Desert Island Tricks?
<p>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. <br><br>Episodes are uploaded every Friday and are available via all Podcast service providers! <br><br>To find out more about the team behind Desert Island Tricks, please visit: www.alakazam.co.uk </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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