The Secret World of Magic (2005)
Synopsis
Pete Firman and Alistair Cook, ace magicians and good friends, lead us on a mysterious tour of magic from Last Vegas to Madrid, Los Angeles to New York and Paris to Buenos Aires. On Pete and Alistair's road trip, we meet their heroes as they reveal secrets of the world's most legendary tricks.
Network
Sky One
Episodes
Las Vegas
Professional magicians Pete Firman and Alistair Cook travel the world to show off their talents, and reveal some of their trade secrets. Their first stop is in Las Vegas, where they meet fellow conjurer Jeff McBride and perform close-up tricks in the bars of Sin City.
Spain
In Madrid Pete and Alistair meet a Spanish pop star who is an accomplished card magician. As Pete and Alistair perform their magic at a school an 11 year old student threatens to overshadow them with his unique brand of magic.
Los Angeles
Alistair Cook and Pete Firman visit Los Angeles where they catch up with coin magician Dean Dill. The pair hear from the man who taught David Blaine how to chop off his ear, before fulfilling a life-long ambition by performing at the prestigious Magic Castle.
New York City
In New York, the magicians talk their way into performing at The Big Apple's premiere magic venue before a sellout crowd; and Pete fulfills another dream by performing at world famous Coney Island.
Paris
Arriving in Paris, Pete and Alistair find that Parisians are not so easily fooled or impressed. Our magicians must come up with more than "Is this your card?" to get any attention.
Argentina
Pete Firman and Alistair Cook travel to Buenos Aires in Argentina, where they meet the world's only professional one-handed magician, and take tango lessons with a group of dancers.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Secret World of Magic
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
Objective Productions