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Ali Cook

Ali has written and starred in seven television series for ITV, Channel 4, Five and Sky One. He is best known for his comedy series: Dirty Tricks (Channel 4) and Monkey Magic (Five). Both series were nominated for The Golden Rose of Montreaux and The British Comedy Awards.


Ali has performed many private parties for VIP personalities including Damian Hirst, Basement Jaxx and JK Rowling.


His sell-out debut show in Edinburgh 2008 mixed cutting edge magic effects with stand up and received four star reviews.
★★★★ "...his manic charm means that you will be instantly drawn in." Three Weeks.
★★★★ " A pleasing mix of cheesy yet sinister." The List.

"Immensely funny" Daily Telegraph.

“Supremely Talented” Time Out.

In 2010 he returned with a new show 'Pieces Of Strange' which was one of the best reviewed shows (within the top 2%) at this year's Edinburgh Fringe according to The British Comedy Guide and again had a sold out run:

★★★★ Chortle
★★★★ Mail On Sunday
★★★★ National Student
★★★★ Fest
★★★★ Metro
★★★★ Edinburgh Spotlight
★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★★ Hairline

★★★★★ One4review

Television:

Lead/Sketch characters - The Invincibles, ITV1

Lead/Magician/ Writer - Dirty Tricks, Channel Four

Lead/Magician/ Writer - Secret World of Magic, Channel Four

Lead/Magician/ Writer - The Greatest Magic Tricks In the Universe… Ever, FIVE

Lead/Psychic - Psychic Secrets Revealed,FIVE

Lead/Presenter/Writer - Monkey Magic Series 1&2, FIVE

Various sketch characters - Jerry @ Trick Show, FIVE

Film:

Exec. Producer - Dark Tide,Soldier – Sahara, Paramount Pictures

Lead/Jack - The Bus Stop, MTV Europe

Lead/Giles - Missing Eunice, The Second City, LA

Lead/Ian - Different Directions, Film Applications

Lead/Rob - Disposal Inc., Symbionic

Lead/Laurence - The Enchanter, ACP

Lead/Steve – Licked,Talking Lens

Lead/Greg – Striklem, NFT

Lead/Simon - 7pm Valentine, Symbionic