Part magician, part comedian, and totally dysfunctional, Nathan Tricky Allen returns
This Iowa-based magician doesn’t wear tuxedos or bring sparkly boxes containing white rabbits on stage, but instead has gained his following through his quick wit, clever illusions, and hilarious audience interaction. Nathan “Tricky” Allen has created one of the most unique magic/ comedy shows in the US, igniting standing ovations in every venue from comedy clubs to biker bars to casinos and Fortune 500 corporate events. Nathan has appeared on various television programs. If you want to laugh and be wowed all at the same time, then get your tickets for his show at the Kenosha Comedy Club on June 7th and 8th!
Q: How is your performance style different from other comedians?
A: I’m actually a comedian-magician hybrid. Years ago, I started off as a normal, boring magician, but eventually things went horribly, horribly right, when I began heckling myself and making fun of my own show as I was doing it. I realized that the audiences enjoyed the shows a lot more when they were laughing, so I leaned heavily into just having fun and treating every show like a party.
Q: What should people expect when they come to your show?
A: They should expect a magic show performed by a smart@$$ who knows how to have a good time and doesn’t take himself too seriously. I combine sleight-of-hand magic, stand-up comedy, dangerous tricks, stupid stunts, 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.
Q: Since you’re a magician, I have to ask… what do you have up your sleeves?
A: Nothing. Literally, nothing… I have a tattoo of the word “nothing” on my forearm, so I can honestly say I have nothing up my sleeve, at all times.
Q: Can you pull a coin out of my ear?
A: What? No. You should go see a doctor about that.
Q: One more magician question… Could you make someone disappear for me?
A: Sure. But if you need it to look like an accident, it’ll cost extra.
Nathan “Tricky” Allen takes the stage at the Kenosha Comedy Club Friday and Saturday, June 7th & 8th at 8pm. Get tickets at https://funnymagicshow.com/tour/kenosha-wi_june-7-8_2024/
To hear more, tune in to Happenings Q&A on Tuesday, June 4th at 9:20am when Nathan “Tricky” Allen joins the conversation on AM1050 WLIP. Listen live here at 9:20am (central time) on Tuesday, June 4th.
By Elaina Myers
HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE
May 30, 2024
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