From Magic to Comedy: A seasoned expert in deception, specializing in sleight of hand, street magic, escapology, stage illusion, and the art of thought control, Ali Cook.

Ali Cook, a deception historian, is a versatile magician skilled in sleight of hand, street magic, escapology, stage illusion, and mind control. Renowned for his irreverent persona and dexterous magic, he has written and starred in various television series, including "Now You See It" (BBC1), "Penn And Teller: Fool Us" (ITV1), and "Dirty Tricks" (Channel 4).   Ali's live shows, such as 'Pieces of Strange' and 'Principles and Deceptions,' have received critical acclaim and earned him a place as a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, alongside magic elite like HRH Prince of Wales and David Copperfield.   Beyond magic, Ali has ventured into acting, with credits including BAFTA-winning 'Kajaki' and BIFA-winning 'Isolani.' His short film 'The Cunning Man' received acclaim and multiple awards. Currently, he is part of the series 'Ragdoll' for AMC & Alibi, playing the role of DCI Simmons.