Hi. I’m Nathan, a smart-ass who does magic shows.
I combine 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 on the face of the planet that is both geared for adults AND funny.
Whether I’m at a comedy club, a biker bar, or a corporate event, I’m all about making adult parties and events FUN.
As you can see in the video…
People Seem To Like What I Do
“Knocked it out of the ballpark!… The show was so great, people are still talking about it seven months later!”
“Action-packed! Funny and unpredictable!”
“Captivating… Hilarious… A hard act to follow!”
“Nathan left every student laughing and even encouraged a little critical thinking! A really great show!”
“Off-the-wall, yet down-to-earth… A crowd favorite of adults who work hard and play hard!”
“An excellent show featuring comedy and seamless magic!”
“Nathan delivers a pro act!”
“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!”
“An exciting time!”
“A LOT more laughs than a typical magic show!”
“He was a definite hit! The students were talking about his magic show for an entire week!”
“You did an awesome job… The show was very funny and we loved the audience participation!”
“Great entertainment – Hilarious, tons of laughs, and the magic is amazing! Nathan got shy people out of their shells, and had everyone – from younger staff to older directors – laughing hysterically!”
“We’ve never had as many people gather for the entertainment at our convention!”
“A must see! Everyone loved Nathan’s humor and were mystified by his magic – and the audience participation was a HOOT! Everyone said it was the best event EVER, and that it will be hard to top. Very high quality entertainment!”
“Edgy, funny comedy and magic at its best!”
“Very funny, fast-paced, and leaves you wondering ‘How the hell did he do that!?’”
“An adults-only comedy magician… sarcastic and funny… perfect for a company party!”
“Funny, fast moving, unique, and very entertaining!”
“Star entertainment! Nathan has a long list of performances under his belt, using humor and improvisation to give life to his magic act.”
“Insanely hilarious, witty, and fun! This guy had our group CRYING from laughter!”
“Now THAT was fun!”
“Your show was enjoyed by absolutely EVERYONE! (And that is VERY hard to do!)… How are we EVER going to top that act next year?!”
“A laugh-filled night with a wild and edgy magician!”
“Awesome show! …Very entertaining, professional, and hilarious… His mix of comedy and magic was outstanding! …His offbeat humor was great, and his illusions impressed everyone… I couldn’t stop laughing… I even had a couple tell me that they had tears rolling down their faces!”
“Fantastic show!!! This guy 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!”
“Our customers are still talking about the show! This was one of the best nights we’ve ever had!”
Professional, Vegas-Quality Entertainment... Right Here In The Midwest!
Although I travel and entertain throughout America, I'm based out of Iowa, and most of my gigs are right here in the Midwest.
This means if you're looking to book professional entertainment for an event in the Midwest, you will not have to spend an arm and a leg flying someone in - I'm already here!
And if you want to attend one of my public shows here in the Midwest, this means ticket prices are gonna be reasonable, too!
Thousands Of Performances
Even though my show was QUITE a bit different back then, I actually did my first paid magic show when I was just 12 years old. Now, at the age of 34, I have a long list of performances under my belt. A few of my past appearances include...
Edgy, Funny, And For Adults... Without Being Gross Or Offensive
Unlike most magicians (who primarily just do kid shows), I perform only for adult crowds.
The show is naughty and funny (it's often described as "a comedian doing a magic show"), but is NOT over-the-top offensive or obscene.
I do NOT rant about religion, politics, race, or gender, I do NOT tell gross stories, and I do NOT get naked onstage or anything, lol... BUT... there is humor, language, references, innuendo, and dangerous-looking tricks which are not appropriate for kiddos (this is why I perform at places like company parties and nightclubs... NOT churches and schools).
(If my live show were a movie, it would probably be rated either "PG-13" or "R," depending on the particular audience I'm entertaining on any given night.)
Any Questions So Far?
Is 'Tricky' *really* your middle name?
The unfortunate truth is, when most people hear "magician," they think "lame," "boring," and "cheesy." I get it.
This is because many magicians...
- 🙄 ...are so focused on doing their TRICKS that they forget to entertain the audience...
- 🙄 ...take themselves SO SERIOUSLY that they're not very fun to watch... or...
- 🙄 ...act SO CORNY that only little KIDS find them amusing.
Whatever. To each his own. But I Do Things a Little Differently:
- 👍 My focus is on having fun with the audience, not on the tricks,
- 🤪 I do not take myself seriously (probably to a fault), and...
- 🍺 the show is not for kids.
I just wanted to be clear: if you come to my show hoping to see Silly Willy The Birthday Magician, you're gonna have a bad time, lol.
My show is naughty, funny, and geared for adults. It contains humor, innuendo, language, references, and some dangerous-looking tricks which are not appropriate for the kiddos. In fact, many of the events and venues I work at have 18+ or 21+ age restrictions. I'm certainly no "Silly Willy The Birthday Clown."
But I'm also not some "Filthy McNasty The X-Rated Comedian" either... My show is NOT over-the-top raunchy or obscene; There is NO nudity, NO explicit or disgusting stories, and NO hate-filled rants about religion, race, politics, gender, or sexual orientation.
Exactly how "edgy" any particular show is depends upon the event and the audience on any given night (I'm usually a bit tamer at a corporate event than at a comedy club, for example), but, in general, my show is NOT for kids for these three reasons:
- I do tricks & stunts you would not want a child to try at home (razor blades, broken glass, etc.)...
- Children wouldn’t understand much of the humor and references in my show, and because so much of what I do is comedy-based, this means the show simply wouldn't be very entertaining to a kid.
- Many adults don’t 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, many adults in the audience still 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: No, don't bring the kiddos. Book a sitter and come out for a fun night. Nobody will be traumatized, and you'll have a great time. See ya soon!
But do you need it to look like an accident?
Because that'll cost extra.
Like What You See?
Then you're currently planning a party or event, and you're looking for entertainment, look no further. Click here to ask about booking my show for YOUR party.
If you're NOT planning an event, but are interested in attending a show in your area, click here to see the upcoming open-to-the-public show dates and ticket info.
Hope to see you soon!
Nathan Tricky Allen
Magician / Comedian
Iowa, USA