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Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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The show that sees you marooned on a desert island with the worst people and the worst things imaginable - hosted by Harriet Kemsley!
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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. Episodes are uploaded every Friday and are available via all Podcast service providers! To find out more about the team behind Desert Island Tricks, please visit: www.alakazam.co.uk
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What would you choose as your last meal? Chef Margie Nomura talks to a special guest about the seven dishes that have shaped their lives. In this podcast you will find conversations with interesting people from the world of food and beyond uncovering the seminal dishes and experiences that have shaped who they are today. We will find out about their favourite childhood dishes, the dishes they eat the most often, and the dishes that mean the most to them. And of course we will also discover w ...
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The Desert Island Investor podcast is a series of podcasts that document the experiences and strategies of private investor Mark Atkinson. Mark's long-term investments have enabled him to become financially independent and to retire at the comparatively early age of 53. The stocks that Mark reviews on this channel are from his real portfolio and not a 'virtual' portfolio, so these are genuine win-some, lose-some stories. We hope that you'll also enjoy our regular feature 'Question in a Bottl ...
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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Winners of the TV-Show "Island's Survivors"
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The Desert Island Books series is being run by the Nottingham University Hospital Library Service.
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A podcast about condiments. Emily Elias and Tom Wiggins ask, if you were trapped on a desert island, which 5 dips would you take with you.
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whats your favorite things you will bring it with you?
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Clean Living through clean audio!
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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If you were stuck on a desert island, and could only have five cheeses, which would you take?
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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We chat to up and coming millennials about what it's like to be starting out in their industries, while eating their favourite crisps...
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Sport, Culture, and other stuff from 2 hopeless addicts
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You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? From 80’s synth songs and dystopian video games to pizza toppings and family board games, we’re getting pretty specific about what’s coming with us. So, what are you bringing?
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Inspired by the legendary BBC show, each month our own Layover Talks: Desert Island edition invites a member of the Butchershop® Global crew who's ready to spend the rest of their lives in an unknown land. Through the entertainment content they choose to bring along for their stay, we will get to know our guest more intimately.
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* SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE episodes are added in batches of 100*. Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on Radio 4 Extra, Wednesdays 10.00 and Sundays 10.00.
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A weekly interview podcast about the works of Terry Pratchett and the people who read them, with host Al Kennedy. One guest, one book, four elephants, one turtle.
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Stranding someone on a desert island and making them choose stuff...nah, this hasn't been done before! Here's to being original, now onwards to glory or mediocrity! One guest...three games that have mattered to them during the course of their life...one game that scarred them (to burn for warmth), and one gaming character companion to share long moonlit walks along the beach and the occasional cuddle (for heat people, for heat). It could be WEIRD, it could be WILD, and it WILL have crappy so ...
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My personal review of the 2025 Fundsmith Annual Shareholders' Meeting
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Fundsmith, under the guidance of portfolio manager Terry Smith, invest in equities on a global basis and the company’s approach is to be a long-term investor in its chosen stocks. In this podcast, Mark provides his feedback from attending the 2025 Fundsmith Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Links: Fundsmith https://www.fundsmith.co.uk The Desert Island…
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Welcome to this weeks Desert Island Tricks with the phenomenal card ninja, Daniel Chard. Discover a blend of sharp magic insights, hilarious anecdotes, and the stories behind his favourite tricks. From memorable performances to essential tricks that define a magician's journey, Daniel shares his experiences navigating the fine line between skill an…
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Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer
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Nemone Lethbridge is a barrister who was called to the bar in 1956. One of very few female barristers working at the time, she encountered misogyny and was one of the trailblazers for women working in the legal profession who followed behind her.At her first Chambers, she wasn’t allowed to share a toilet with her male colleagues and had to use the …
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S18 Ep4: Gordon Ramsay: One of the World's Greatest Chefs on the dishes that have shaped him
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As Gordon prepares to open his most ambitious project to date, 22 BISHOPSGATE, Margie got the chance to sit down with him and talk about the dishes that have shaped his life. He’s a chef, restaurateur and television presenter, known for Kitchen Nightmares, Masterchef and Hell’s Kitchen. He’s one of the most famous and recognisable chefs in the worl…
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The comedian's comedian himself Stuart Goldsmith joins Harriet to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island...
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Stranded with a Stranger: Ken Hallgring
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In this episode, we sit down with Ken Hallgring, a magician with over fifty years of experience, who shares the ultimate list of tricks he would bring along to his magical island if given the choice. From personal favourites to iconic classics, Ken dives into a selection of eight top tricks that resonate deeply with his magical journey, showcasing …
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Edward Hilsum takes centre stage in our latest episode, sharing his journey from a budding magician inspired by Lance Burton's iconic Dove Act to a celebrated performer at the Magic Circle and British Champion of Magic. Edward recounts his unique experiences performing in the West End's Wonderville during the tumultuous COVID era, alongside his rol…
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Today’s Stranded Stranger is Ray Eden, the charismatic magician whose career has traversed continents and captivated audiences of all ages. From being inspired by a fair magician in his youth to performing daring acts like Russian roulette with a snake, Ray's story is as enchanting as his craft. Discover how Ray's foundational training with legenda…
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Nick Cave is a singer and writer who, with his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has released emotionally intense and provocative music since the mid-Eighties. He is also a novelist, composer and has written film scripts and soundtracks along with his writing partner and Bad Seed Warren Ellis. Nick grew up in Wangaratta, Australia the third of four…
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Welcome to the launch of the second season of Desert Island Tricks with the illustrious Matthew Pomeroy, renowned magician and mentalist. Matthew takes us on his incredible journey from the bright lights of Broadway to the dazzling stages of Las Vegas, sharing insights and stories from his magical career. Matthew also becomes the first guest to ban…
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Harriet Wistrich is one of the country’s most prominent human rights lawyers. In 2016 she founded the Centre for Women’s Justice and over the course of her career, she has won landmark victories in very difficult legal cases. She has helped women imprisoned after killing their abusers regain their freedom. She’s also represented women seeking justi…
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My review of M.P. Evans (MPE). Part two. I visit an M.P. Evans plantation
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The M.P. Evans Group PLC owns a number of oil-palm plantations in Indonesia and the company is certified by the RSPO as a producer of sustainable palm oil. This is part two of a two-part podcast. In this episode Mark will be talking about his recent experience of visiting an M.P. Evans palm oil plantation on Bangka Island in Indonesia. If you would…
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Come join us for a magical celebration as we mark a year of Desert Island Tricks! We’re bringing back the one and only Peter Nardi to help us explore the collective top 8 tricks that were chosen on the first season of the podcast. In this special compilation, we’ll chat about each trick and invite two of our guests to share their thoughts from thei…
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My guest today is José Pizarro. José has been been cooking in the UK for over 25 years. He grew up in the outermost Western province of Spain and never thought of working in food, in fact he was all set to become a dental technician before fate intervened. He arrived in the UK in 1999 seeking to expand his horizons as a chef and has since become on…
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Laurie Anderson is an artist and performer who came to fame in the UK with her 1981 hit O Superman. Her work spans music, film and multimedia projects which interrogate our relationship with technology and tell stories about the world we live in. She was born in Chicago in 1947, the second-oldest of eight children, and started learning the violin w…
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Join us as we welcome the incredibly talented Ali Cook to the show, where he shares stories from his diverse and remarkable career in magic. From a daring water tank escape act at the Edinburgh Festival to his celebrated performances on shows like Monkey Magic and Channel 4's Dirty Tricks, Ali opens up about the creativity and innovation that have …
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S18 Ep2: Ferne McCann, TV presenter and reality TV star on the dishes that have shaped her
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Ferne is a TV presenter, reality TV star, social media sensation and entrepreneur. She shot to fame on hit reality series The Only Way is Essex where she quickly became a fan favourite. She’s gone on to front her own ITVBE series Ferne Mccann - First Time Mum which ran from 2018 - 2024 and documented her journey into motherhood with her two daughte…
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Comedian Heidi Regan joins Harriet to share who and what she would hate to be stuck with on a desert island....
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Mark-Anthony Turnage is a composer of contemporary classical music. Once called “Britain’s hippest composer”, he has been in a rock band, got drunk with Francis Bacon, and tackled anything from drug abuse to football in his works.Mark was born in June 1960 in the Thames estuary town of Corringham in Essex. His musical talent was nurtured by his par…
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Chris Frost’s (Frostie) Desert Island Tricks Sponge Balls (Unicorns) - Story For Opening Pom Pom Stick Wizard of Oz Booktest Magic Spell Book (Magic Colouring Book) Get Smarty Deck of Cards (Night Flights) Alchemy The Game Book: Yes Man by Danny Wallace Item: Cheese Monster Puppet Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.…
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My review of M.P. Evans (MPE). Part 1. Sustainable palm oil
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The M.P. Evans Group PLC owns a number of oil-palm plantations in Indonesia and the company is certified by the RSPO as a producer of sustainable palm oil. This is a two-part podcast. In this episode Mark provides a performance update about his holding in the stock and he and Paul take a closer look at the palm oil industry as an investment opportu…
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Comedian Sean McLoughlin joins Harriet to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island...
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S18 Ep1: Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar winning actress and founder of Goop on the dishes that have shaped her life
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Gwyneth won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in love at the age of just 26 and she has since gone on to become an entrepreneur as the founder of the digital media, e-commerce and lifestyle brand and behemoth Goop. She founded Goop at the age of 36 which grew from a simple newsletter into one of the most influential businesses in the world. She’…
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Marianela Núñez is a Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Born in Argentina in 1982, Marianela knew she wanted to be a ballet dancer from the age of five and joined the Teatro Colón Ballet School in Buenos Aires when she was eight. She dedicated herself to becoming a professional ballerina and had the full support of her parents despite …
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Renowned magician Steve Della pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of performances, offering a unique glimpse into his world of magic and mentalism. In this episode you will discover how his passion ignited at just four years old and has remained robust throughout his career, even as his close-up act has stood the test of time for over two decades.…
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Comedian, podcaster and complete rotter Jacob Hawley returns to the podcast with a completely new bag of dicks! We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/…
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Gareth Southgate OBE, football manager
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Gareth Southgate OBE is the most successful England men’s football manger in the modern game. He holds the record as the man who has represented England in more games than anyone else, with 102 games as men's senior team manager, 57 caps as a player and 37 as men's under-21 head coach, leading to a total of 196 games in which he has been involved a…
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This week we welcome MagicTV’s Matt Clewley! Matt takes us on a whimsical journey into his crazy world of magic, including anecdotes of a German-accented magician transforming a serious act into comedic brilliance with a mere suitcase of sausages. Matt's collaboration with the renowned Craig Petty and his venture into the daring “Blockhead” are jus…
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The hilariously funny Bella Hull joins Harriet to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island... We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon…
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Stranded with a Stranger: Andy Cooper
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What if you could blend two seemingly different passions into a harmonious career? In our latest episode, we welcome Andy Cooper, a magician and musician from Berkshire, who has done just that. Andy's journey began with a spark of inspiration from the David Nixon magic show and a cherished magic book from his childhood, leading him to rediscover hi…
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Question in a Bottle. Is it ethical to be a tax exile?
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Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Investor. In this episode, listener Ormerod Green asks "Is it ethical to be a tax exile?". If you would like to hear Mark's opinion on an investing-related topic, pop your question into a…
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Cher has been a global star for over six decades. Her career has spanned music, television and film and throughout that time her outfits have made flamboyant fashion statements. She was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in El Centro, California and had a peripatetic childhood. Her mother married six times and with each new husband the family moved house. In …
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Welcome to the darker side of magic with Chris Mallon, the mastermind behind Strange Stage, a company redefining the world of bizarre magic props and mentalism. Chris shares the childhood magic of Christmas mornings that sparked his journey into the realm of bizarre magic and his subsequent rise in the magic community since 2017. From the creation …
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Happy New Year! The brilliant Suzi Ruffell joins Harriet to share who and what she'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island! We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www…
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Stranded with a Stranger: Sean Andrechak
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Welcome to the island this weeks guest, Sean Andrechak, a seasoned magic hobbyist and pit boss from Oklahoma, who shares an inspiring journey from being enthralled by Doug Henning's legendary performances to working amidst the glamour of Las Vegas casinos. Sean's unique experiences in the casino industry have woven fascinating themes of cheating an…
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Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer
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Former cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent is the first Black woman to play for England and she was part of the team which won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2009. Today she is a broadcaster and cricket commentator for Channel 4, Sky Sports and the BBC’s Test Match Special. Ebony was born in south London and as a child it was football that caught her …
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This week we welcome our youngest and arguably one of the most innovative guests yet, Henry Ferris! At just 15, Henry has already left an indelible mark on the magic scene with his groundbreaking trick, "Evaporate," which he shares is like carrying around a piece of CGI magic in his pocket. In this episode, Henry reveals the pivotal role his mum pl…
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One of the nicest people to join us on the podcast! Comedian Jake Lambert chooses the people and things he'd least like to be stuck with on a desert island...
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Mark Steel is a writer, comedian and radio presenter. His performing career began as a poet in the alternative comedy scene in the early eighties at the Comedy Store. A regular presenter on Radio 4, he began his award winning series, Mark Steel’s in Town in 2009. Alongside his performing career, he’s been a regular newspaper columnist writing for t…
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Renowned for his innovative tricks, we welcome the extraordinary Steve Rowe! Steve takes us behind the curtain of his Willy Wonka magical universe. From his unforgettable Murphy's Magic lecture to his best selling effect Lolli Hero, listeners gain exclusive insights into the mind of a magician who skilfully blends tradition with modern flair. Disco…
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A festive review of my 20-year holding in TESCO (TSCO)
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In this episode of the podcast, Mark reviews his 20-year holding in supermarket giant TESCO and looks at how the 2024 budget and other issues are likely to affect future performance and share value. Paul gets the Parrots to say grace before eating their Christmas dinner. The Desert Island Investor podcast is generously hosted by London City based a…
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This week we welcome the multifaceted magician and creative powerhouse, Oliver Meech, to our magical island. Oliver's unique blend of magic and psychological insight has not only earned him a place at Oxford University but has also fueled an eclectic career that spans stage performances, close-up magic, and innovative advertising. Through his capti…
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Stranded with a Stranger: Scott Clegg
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What would you take with you if you were stranded on a deserted island? For amateur magician Scott Clegg from Aberdeen, it's not just about survival tools but rather his top eight magic tricks. Join us as Scott shares how his passion for magic transforms a deck of cards into storytelling wonder with Guy Hollingworth's "Once Upon a Time" and brings …
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