Hi. I’m Nathan. I do funny magic shows for adult parties and events in Wisconsin.
Whether you’re looking to book entertainment for your next party or event in Wisconsin, or just making sure I don’t suck before buying tickets to a public show, this page will give you a good idea of what I do.
Below, you can see a preview video, a ton of reviews, and more.
See ya soon!

Nathan Tricky Allen
Comedian / Magician
Based right across the river in Dubuque, Iowa, and available to hire anywhere in Wisconsin
Preview Video
Past Appearances



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 Wisconsin Is Saying
Crandon, Wisconsin
Clinton, Wisconsin
Stanley, Wisconsin
Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Richland Center, Wisconsin
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, and available for hire throughout Wisconsin
- ā” Has entertained nationwide, including Wisconsin, 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.
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 television⦠when itās turned off. ā
General Questions:
How did you do that?

But, more importantly, my show is not for kids, for theseĀ 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.
Booking-Related Questions:
Will a magic show work for an all adult audience? Aren't magic shows for kids?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,
- 𤪠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.
(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.
