S1E10: A Kind of Magic (with Tom Cocker)

In this episode, we sit down with Tricksy Tom, Tom Cocker, a professional magician and entertainer who turned a childhood love of card tricks into a full-time career performing on stages, holiday parks, and events across the country. We talk about the reality behind the “magic” — from intense rehearsal and dealing with things going wrong on stage, to building confidence, handling pressure, and navigating the entertainment industry.

They open up about finding their creative voice, the grind of performing night after night, how social media now shapes the world of magic, and why the most powerful moments happen when tricks don’t go perfectly.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Opening ✦ It's a Kind of Magic

03:42 – Discovering Magic as a Kid

07:18 – Turning a Hobby into a Career

12:05 – Performing on Stage for the First Time

16:33 – Dealing with Nerves and Mistakes

21:47 – The Reality of Life on the Road

26:14 – The Magic Behind “The Trick”

31:39 – Finding a Personal Style

36:52 – Social Media & Modern Magic

42:11 – When Things Go Wrong (and Why It’s Good)

47:03 – Memorable Audience Moments

52:26 – Advice for Aspiring Performers

56:10 – Final Thoughts & Outro