This week, Peter and Wayne thought they knew exactly what they were going to talk about… but as always, the conversation had other ideas. What started as one topic quickly spiralled into a fascinating deep dive into the world of mentalism.

What actually is mentalism?How is it different from mental magic?Is a mentalist really a magician or something else entirely?How do audiences truly perceive mind reading, predictions, and psychological illusions?And can mentalism be more than just “a trick”?

Peter and Wayne explore the blurred lines between magic and mind reading, performance vs. perception, and the psychology that makes mentalism so powerful. Whether you're a magician, mentalist, entertainer, or just love the mystery behind performance, this episode is packed with insight, debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.

As always, expect honest opinions, real-world experience, and the kind of behind-the-scenes thinking you won’t hear anywhere else.

If you enjoy conversations about performance, psychology, and the art of astonishment, this one’s for you.

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Join Peter and Wayne and they discuss all things magic! Including teasers for what's coming up and a few stories from behind the scenes working at a magic shop!

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This week, join Peter and Wayne as they talk Blackpool! Their topic this week is ‘How do we construct an act?’

They’re joined with John Gadd and Steve Bowring who weigh in on the topic and share their expert thoughts.

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This week on the Alakazam Podcast, Peter and Wayne are back behind the mics for a proper magic chin-wag!

The guys dive into the world of magic conventions, what they love, what they don’t, and why there’s nothing quite like being in a room full of magicians. Along the way, they answer questions sent in live by our listeners, so expect plenty of real talk, laughs, and practical insights.

And that’s not all…
You’ll also get a sneak peek at an upcoming release from The 1914, a never-before seen mentalism tool created by the brilliant Simon Lipkin. Trust us, this one is going to get people talking.

So grab a brew, sit back, relax, and join us for your weekly dose of magic chat, AlakaFam style!

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The year starts at full tilt with a lively, unfiltered catch‑up with Craig Petty, and the energy doesn’t dip. We trade holiday war stories, talk honestly about the grind that comes with constant touring, and why a New Year health reset can be the most effective “upgrade” a performer makes. From there, the conversation opens up into creative planning, practical gear, and the routines that actually hold up in loud rooms, tight turnarounds, and unpredictable crowds.

We dig into Alakazam’s Elite Coin Range and a forthcoming project Craig’s wanted to make since Mirage—the kind of table‑free, angle‑tolerant coin magic that makes grown adults scream. On the card side, Craig shares why the Z Fold wallet remains a savage utility when you stop treating it like a one‑trick method and start treating it like a switchable engine for predictions, transformations, and misdirection‑driven card to wallet sequences. Then a big headline: The 1914 has joined the Alakazam family, keeping its identity while gaining the muscle to restock Shadow Wallet, Orphic, Eclipse and more, with UK/US fulfilment and a pipeline of long‑brewing releases. The Castle Wallet teaser seals the deal for EDC lovers.

If you want something you can use tonight, Craig teaches a tight, spectator‑involved four‑ace routine using dropped doubles and a deceptive placement that lives under heat. He also adds a playful variant for family crowds that turns a simple utility into a running gag with a clean kicker. Along the way we cover walk‑around philosophy: build flexible sets, pick closers with a definitive end beat, and carry tools that reset fast and hit hard—Atomic Deck, E2, Toxic, Mirage finales, jumbo coin productions—so you can read the room and still land big reactions.

Planning for Blackpool, academies, and curated Maverick pouches with complete mini‑acts round out a forward‑looking session that mixes craft, candour, and real‑world utility. If you care about workers, restocks, and routines that earn applause cues instead of polite smiles, you’ll feel at home here. Enjoy the ride, then subscribe, share with a friend who loves smart workers, and drop us a review with the trick or insight you’re stealing for your next gig.

Find out more about the team behind this podcast at www.alakazam.co.uk