You are currently listening to: "The Basket of Money," an Turkish folktale about Nasruddin, also known as Hodja, the Mullah, and many other names. Want to listen to more stories? Go to the Recordings page and check out the excerpts and stories.
Big News: Alan's latest recording "Lost Loves: Tales of Tragic Romance"
has won the Storytelling World Award for Best Stories for Adults
Whether you are looking for a storyteller for your school or library or festival,
an entertainer for your party or event, a tour guide for exploring Pittsburgh,
Alan has stories and programs to fit, including:
"I know there must be some stories out there that Alan
cannot tell, but I haven't found them yet.
Alan is one of those rare, all-around tellers who tell tales of
all kinds with seamless ease and warmth.”
Mary Morgan Smith, producer Three Rivers Storytelling Festival
"Irvine
has a powerful, hypnotic voice that
irresistibly draws listeners into the stories.”
-Larry Cooperman, School Library
Journal
"Alan Irvine always seems to know the right story to tell
for any particular moment, with always the possibility of a narrative
surprise or two around any corner.”
-Robert Rodriquez
Territorial Tattler