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Nathan Tricky Allen
Comedian / Magician
Based right here in Iowa! (Dubuque)
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Past Appearances
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I started doing paid magic shows when I was just 12 years old. Since then, over the course of 25+ years, I’ve left literally THOUUUUUSANDS of audience members laughing their asses off, from all walks of life; from doctors to farmers, from lawyers to factory workers, and from police officers to motorcycle clubs. I’ve entertained at special events for companies such as Budweiser, Ford, Chevrolet, 3M, Honda, U.S. Cellular, Wal-Mart, and Facebook (to name just a FEW), and my nightclub appearances are too numerous to even list. I’ve been featured on NBC, ABC, PBS and the CW in the USA, and on TV-3 in Europe, have a couple million views on YouTube, and am the recipient of The Justo Hijo Magic Award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
I’ve entertained at Awards Nights, Banquet Events, Bars, Beer Gardens, Casinos, Christmas Parties, Colleges, Comedy Clubs, Comedy Nights, Company Events, Company Parties, Conventions, Corporate Events, Corporate Parties, Country Clubs, Festivals, Fraternal Organizations, Fundraisers, Golf Courses, Halloween Parties, Holiday Parties, Motorcycle/Biker Rallies, New Yearās Eve Parties, Nightclubs, Office Parties, Private Parties, Public Events, Pubs, Resorts, Taverns, Theaters, and more.
What Iowa Is Saying
“His crowd interaction is incredible and talent is completely insane! How he can be so funny and complete just amazing magic at the same time is truly a one of a kind talent. He is very easy to work with, and is truly a 100 percent class act – I recommend him for any event!”
Roeder Outdoor Power
Dubuque, Iowa
“Fantastic show!!! This is one talented, FUNNY guy. Yes, he is “adults only” but very accommodating to the type of crowd and doesn’t drop the ‘f-bomb’ like a comma. If you’re hesitating on booking Nathan – DON’T HESITATE; Get him for your event! He’s definitely a crowd-pleaser that your audience will enjoy… Only problem is your face will hurt from laughing so hard!”
Audubon Golf & Country Club
Audubon, Iowa
“Excellent entertainment! The show was amazing! The illusions were mystifying and the comedy was fantastic; we laughed so hard that our ribs and faces hurt from laughing and smiling so much. Very talented on stage, and wonderful to meet in person. Highly recommended!”
West Union Trenching LLC
West Union, Iowa
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“Upbeatā¦ Funnyā¦ Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you for a very entertaining party!”
Advanced Drainage Systems
Eagle Grove, Iowa
“Hilarious and entertaining! Nathan does an amazing job blending magic, comedy, and audience interaction. Everyone at our event had an amazing time! On the business side of things, Nathan made the whole process so easy, from booking the show, providing all of his own sound and lighting equipment, keeping me informed throughout the day of the event, and tailoring the show to our audience. Fantastic show, and definitely recommended!”
All Seasons Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Dubuque, Iowa
“Thank you for your excellent performance at our party. Everyone who attended keeps commenting to me how much fun it was watching your show. Your sense of humor made it very exciting. Everyone had a GREAT time.”
Alliant Energy
Lansing, Iowa
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“Absolutely hilarious! ā¦The age range of our crowd was 21 to 71, and everyone I talked to after the show said how bad they hurt from laughing so hard!”
American Legion
Monroe, Iowa
“Just wanted to let you know that I’ve received a lot of great feedbackā¦ Our VP called and said I did a good job on the event and he really enjoyed the entertainment. So just wanted to thank you and let you know that I will definitely recommend youā¦ Take care and thanks again!!”
Berkley Technology Services
Urbandale, Iowa
“The show was very funny and the audience loved seeing their co-workers get picked to be a part of it.”
Climate Engineers, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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“Our organization had hired other “entertainers” for previous events, and they were really bad (no one laughed, etc.). Having not seen you, we were a bit apprehensive, especially since we were paying more for you than we’ve paid for any other performerā¦ We are really glad we booked you! I have seen good magicians and good comedians, but have never seen one who can blend the two so well! You were hilarious and the tricks were really top rate and unique. Everyone had a great time! If someone were thinking about bringing you to their event, I would tell them to definitely hire you!”
Community Services Association
Des Moines, Iowa
“Generally at our parties, people begin to leave shortly after the meal. This year we hired Nathan, and NOBODY left the party until he was done with his performance. He was as good of a comedian as he was a magicianā¦ Nathan has a lot of talent and a great future in the entertainment field.”
Donaldson Co.
Cresco, Iowa
“Very entertaining, funny, and enjoyable!”
Donatech Corporation
Fairfield, Iowa / Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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“An exciting time!”
The Gazette
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
“Absolutely stunning ā Always a crowd pleaser!”
The Horseshoe Tap
Calmar, Iowa
“Nathan delivers a pro act!”
Hot Fudge Music
Cedar Falls, Iowa
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“Very funnyā¦ Nonstop laughsā¦ You won’t know what to expect nextā¦ Very entertainingā¦ Great mix of comedy and magicā¦ Very talented and witty.”
Hy-Vee Drugstore
Ankeny, Iowa
“Excellent showā¦ very entertaining ā kept the audience guessing and interested. Great job!”
Iowa Chicago & Eastern Railroad
Bettendorf, Iowa
“You did an awesome jobā¦ The show was very funny and we loved the audience participation!”
Iowa Corrections Association
Waterloo, Iowa
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“Action-packed! Funny and unpredictable!”
Iowa Emergency Management Association
Des Moines, Iowa
“Nathan left every student laughing and even encouraged a little critical thinking! A really great show!”
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
“Our guests loved the show!”
Isle of Capri Casino
Marquette, Iowa
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“A LOT more laughs than a typical magic show!”
Juice Magazine
Des Moines, Iowa
“Caught myself saying ‘How did he do that?’ several times. Very entertaining… you were a hit! Thank you very much for an entertaining show!”
Kerry Specialty Ingredients
Fredericksburg, Iowa
“We enjoyed your show immensely!”
Kulman Construction
Colesburg, Iowa
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“We’ve never had as many people gather for the entertainment at our convention!”
Land Improvement Contractors Association
Des Moines, Iowa
“I think the standing ovation speaks for itself!”
Le Mars Fire Department
Le Mars, Iowa
“The magic was top-notch, and the comedic delivery made it real fun!”
Midwest Group Benefits
Decorah, Iowa
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“Great event! Awesome combination of comedy and magic that gives you the best of both worlds for entertainment!”
Newell Machinery Co., Inc.
Hiawatha, Iowa
“Be prepared to laugh and have a great timeā¦ A lot of magic and a lot of comedy to fit right along with it ā a mix that is sure to pleaseā¦ The crew and their guests had a great time and everyone is still talking about the showā¦ We would recommend your services to anyone’s partyā¦ Great entertainment at a great price; What more could a person ask for?!”
Oelwein Fire Department
Oelwein, Iowa
“We cannot thank you enough for your help in making the inauguration an incredible success!”
The Office Of The Governor Of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
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“An excellent show featuring comedy and seamless magic!”
The Outlook
Monona, Iowa
“An adults-only comedy magician… sarcastic and funny… perfect for a company party!”
Poet Biorefining
Emmetsburg, Iowa
“Captivatingā¦ Hilariousā¦ A hard act to follow!”
The Postville Herald
Postville, Iowa
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“Edgy, and for an adult-only audience, but VERY fun!”
Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association
Red Oak, Iowa
“Outstanding… Our crowd ranged in age from 21 to retirement, and afterwards young and old alike were saying things like ‘awesome,’ ‘hilarious,’ and ‘the magic was great!'”
Road Hog’s Bar
State Center, Iowa
“We have never had as many compliments on our party as we did this year, thanks to you! Thanks for making our party a success!”
Roskamp Champion
Waterloo, Iowa
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“Not only was Nathan very funny and a very entertaining magician, but he was a class act as a person. I own a bar in NW Iowa. I booked Nathan by word of mouth and was very pleased. Upon entering my place he assessed the size, location of the stage, and acoustics and proceeded to get everything in place to have a great show. His professionalism showed. As an entertainer he included the audience, had great timing, and great props. We loved him. The audience did too. I can’t say enough positive comments about Nathan. We want him back!!”
Rumors Pub
Laurens, Iowa
“Something very different from the regular bar routine! Extremely funny, friendly, and outgoing, and worked with the crowd very well! Highly recommended to other places!”
Rush Inn
Glidden, Iowa
“Great fun! We laughed all the way through! You wonāt be disappointed!”
Samson Fabrication
Waterloo, Iowa
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“Shout out to Nathan Tricky Allen for his hilarious comedy and magic show! This guy is hilarious AND knows how to have a good time! He puts on an amazing show, very personable and very funny. We are still dumb-founded how he did some of his tricks. We were sold out and I over-booked the place! People were standing to watch his show.. Would highly recommend him! Will definitely go see him at one of his other shows.”
Scotty’s Saloon
Grundy Center, Iowa
“He’s a magician who is fully aware of the stereotypes and stigma of being a magician, and uses comedy to overcome it ā THE SHOW WAS AWESOME!”
Siouxland Community Health Center
Sioux City, Iowa
“YOU ARE GOOD! Laughter is the best medicine, and you provided us with a LOT of that!!”
State Bank of Lawler
Lawler, Iowa
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“The best entertainment we’ve ever had! Your combination of comedy and magic is exceptional ā truly a superb job!”
State Bank of Waverly
Waverly, Iowa
“We thought the show was fantastic. We heard many, many great comments. Things like ‘that was better than anything I saw in Vegas.’ We have been asked by many to have you back. Just a great experience for our place.”
Strike Zone
Northwood, Iowa
“We loved your energy and style!”
Swiss Valley Farms Co.
Davenport, Iowa
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“He was a definite hit! The students were talking about his magic show for an entire week!”
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
“A magician/comedian with an edgeā¦ Impressive, funny, unbelievable, engaging, very fast on his feet and interactiveā¦ He gauged our crowd well, performed to their interests and tastes, selected the perfect people to participate, and made the show funny and personalized to our crowdā¦ Afterwards, our employees were saying things like ‘he was so funny,’ ‘he was really entertaining,’ and ‘bring him back!'”
Vaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, Iowa
“Thank you so much for making our banquet so much fun. People are still talking about it!”
West Union Chamber of Commerce
West Union, Iowa
Biography
Fast Facts:
ā” Professional Magician / Comedian who performs for adult crowds
ā” 25+ years of professional experience and rave reviews
ā” Based out of Dubuque, Iowa
ā” Has entertained nationwide, at a wide variety of public and private events
ā” Edgy and hilarious, without being offensive; no hot-button topics, no graphic stories – just non-stop laughter and amazement.
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Biography:
Part magician, part comedian, and totally dysfunctional, Nathan Tricky Allen performs a highly-caffeinated blend of magic and comedy!
Yes, Nathan Tricky Allen is a magician, but donāt be fooled ā you will see NO tuxedo and NO sparkly boxes in this show.
Instead, Nathan combines sleight-of-hand magic, stand-up comedy, dangerous tricks, stupid stunts, immature pranks, and hilarious (and unpredictable) audience interaction into one of the very few magic shows in all of America that is both geared for adults AND funny.
The best trick up Nathanās sleeve is his ability to connect with a crowd, and itās a trick that regularly ignites standing ovations at a wide range of parties and events throughout America, from comedy clubs, to biker bars, to Fortune 500 corporate events.
Known for being naughty and tons of fun, without being gross or offensive, Nathanās personality-driven performances have been described as āOne of the funniest magic shows EVER!ā (Happenings Magazine; Kenosha, WI), āStar entertainment!ā (Inside Magic; Los Angeles, CA), and āA laugh-filled night with a wild and edgy magician!ā (Seattle Performs; Seattle).
The International Brotherhood of Magicians presented Nathan with the Justo Hijo Magic Award, based on skill, originality, and entertainment value. He has performed at private parties for heads of state, has appeared on NBC, ABC, The CW, PBS, and TV3 (Europe), and he has been invited to entertain at special corporate events across America for 3M, Budweiser, Ford, Honda, Chevrolet, Wal-Mart, and Facebook, to name just a few.
And yet, in a typical example of his priorities, he insists that he is most proud of being elected Class Clown.
Based out of Dubuque, Iowa, Nathan entertains at nightclubs, casinos, comedy clubs, country clubs, company parties, and corporate events throughout the Midwest and across America.
He loves coffee, hates snow, and enjoys arguing with the televisionā¦ when itās turned off. ā
F.A.Q.
General Questions:
How did you do that?
Is 'Tricky' *really* your middle name?
Yup. Long story.
Can you pull a quarter out of my ear?
What? No. Call the doctor.
What's up your sleeve?
Nothing.
Can I bring my kid to your show?
Probably not.Ā Most of my public performances are at events and venues with 18+ or 21+ age restrictions.
But, more importantly, my show is not for kids, fortheseĀ three main reasons:
I do some dangerous-looking tricks you would not want a child to try at home (razor blades, broken glass, etc.)…
Children wouldnāt understand much of the humor in my show, and that means it simply wouldn’t be very entertaining to them.
Many adults donāt feel comfortable laughing at adult humor, references, and innuendo while in the presence of a child… Even though these jokes go “over the heads” of children anyway, people stillĀ tense up when there are children present… and when people are uncomfortable and afraid to laugh, everyone’s enjoyment of the show suffers.
So… to sum it all up:Ā No, don’t bring the kiddos.Ā Book a sitter and come out for a fun night.Ā You’ll have a great time.
You're not gonna pick on me, are you?
My comedy-magic show is VERY interactive, but itās all in good fun; I don’t “pick on” anyone in a rude or embarrassing way. So grab a seat up front and center – you’ll have a great time. Promise.
Can you make someone disappear for me?
Sure. But if you need it to look like an accident, it’ll cost extra.
Booking-Related Questions:
Will a magic show work for an all adult audience? Aren't magic shows for kids?
Most magic shows would NOT work for an all-adult audience. But mine DOES.
The unfortunate truth is, when most people hear “magician,” they think “lame,” “boring,” and “cheesy.”Ā I get it.
This is because many magicians…
š …are so focused on doing their TRICKSĀ that they forget to entertain the audience…
š …take themselves SO SERIOUSLYĀ that they’re not very fun to watch… or…
š …act SO CORNY that only littleĀ KIDSĀ find them amusing.
Whatever. To each his own.Ā Ā ButĀ I Do Things a Little Differently:
š My focus is on having fun with the audience, not on the tricks,
š¤Ŗ I do not take myself seriouslyĀ (probably to a fault), and…
šŗ the show is not for kids.
If you’re planning a party or event for adults who like to laugh, your crowd will LOVE what I do.
Exactly how ānaughtyā is your show?
That depends on the event and audience on any given night, because I have become VERY GOOD at “reading the room” and adjusting the content of my show as needed.
(My comedy club shows are quite a bit more “rough-around-the-edges” than my corporate event shows, for example.)
Regardless of who my audience is, my show is funny and for ADULTS, but isĀ NEVERĀ over-the-topĀ raunchy or obscene;Ā Ā There isĀ NO nudity, NO explicit or disgusting stories, andĀ NO angry rants about sensitive, hot-button topics.
Do you use any audience participation?
Yes! My comedy-magic show is VERY interactive. People love to see “one of their own” brought onstage to become part of the show. And itās all in good fun; I don’t “pick on” anyone in a rude or embarrassing way. After the show, I guarantee you will hear the onstage participants saying that they had “so much fun” – even the otherwise SHY folks.
For what types of events have you entertained?
Iāve entertained at a wide range of events (both public and private); Corporate Events, Private Parties, Comedy Clubs, Theaters, Festivals, Fundraisers, Casinos, Resorts, Nightclubs, Bars, Country Clubs, Golf Courses, Awards Nights, Banquet Events, Beer Gardens, Holiday Parties, Colleges, Comedy Nights, Company Events, Conventions, Fraternal Organizations, Motorcycle/Biker Rallies, Office Parties, House Parties, and more.
What size of audiences do you usually entertain?
I’ve performed as a comedy-magician for all types of events and venues, from small house parties, to 1,500 seat theaters. But most of my crowds for live shows are typically between about 75 and 200 people. I also have a very fun “unplugged” close-up show for small groups (fewer than 30 people).
How much space will you need for your show?
I need about the same space as a small band – usually 8 ft deep by 12-16 ft wide will suffice. But, of course, the larger, the better. The full technical details about my show can be found HERE.
What will you need for sound and lighting?
Iām easy to work with. In most cases, when I’m working as the main entertainment (after-dinner show for a corporate event, for example), I can provide my own Sound and Lighting equipment, at no additional charge. I’ll just need some electricity to plug into. The full technical details about my show can be found HERE.
How long is your show?
Most of my headlining shows are about 60-70 minutes, but if you need a longer, 90 minute show (comedy club style), I can subcontract one of my comedian friends to be my opening act.
Where are you from, and how far do you travel?
Iām based out of Dubuque, Iowa, and am available to hire nationwide. Most of my gigs, however, are right here in the upper Midwest; Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.
How much do you charge?
Pricing varies, based on a number of factors. Please click here to send me a message and I’ll prepare a custom price quote for you (no-obligation).
Hi. I’m Nathan. I do funny magic shows for adult parties and events in Iowa.
I started doing paid magic shows when I was just 12 years old. Since then, over the course of 25+ years, I’ve left literally THOUUUUUSANDS of audience members laughing their asses off, from all walks of life; from doctors to farmers, from lawyers to factory workers, and from police officers to motorcycle clubs. I’ve entertained at special events for companies such as Budweiser, Ford, Chevrolet, 3M, Honda, U.S. Cellular, Wal-Mart, and Facebook (to name just a FEW), and my nightclub appearances are too numerous to even list. I’ve been featured on NBC, ABC, PBS and the CW in the USA, and on TV-3 in Europe, have a couple million views on YouTube, and am the recipient of The Justo Hijo Magic Award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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