Watch Deals From The Dark Side

2011
1 Season
6.7 (76)

Deals From The Dark Side is an adventure reality show featuring a trio of experts â magician Steve Santini, antique dealer Stef Proctor, and collector Charles Ivey â who travel across the globe to track down rare and unusual items, using their knowledge and expertise to haggle and strike deals with vendors and collectors. The show premiered in 2011 on the OLN network, and quickly gained a dedicated fanbase thanks to its unique combination of history, archaeology, and pop culture.

Each episode of Deals From The Dark Side takes viewers on a wild ride through the world of collectibles, as the hosts seek out and negotiate the purchase of items ranging from historical artifacts to bizarre curiosities. Steve Santini, known for his death-defying stunts and escapes, puts his skills to use as he examines items such as medieval torture devices, while Stef Proctor â an expert in antiques and vintage memorabilia â provides insight into the worth and rarity of each item. Charles Ivey, a collector with a vast knowledge of pop culture and comic books, helps place each item into context within the larger world of collectibles.

The show takes the hosts to all corners of the globe, from the depths of European catacombs to the dusty streets of Marrakech, as they hunt for hidden treasures and unique finds that could fetch big bucks at auction. Each episode contains multiple segments, each focusing on a different item and the journey the hosts took to acquire it. Along the way, viewers get an insight into the world of collectors and sellers, as well as the history and context behind each item.

One of the key features of the show is the expert knowledge and negotiation skills of the hosts. Steve Santini, with his background in magic, is particularly adept at sizing up the authenticity and value of items, while Stef Proctor has a keen eye for detail and a wealth of knowledge about antiques and historical artifacts. Charles Ivey brings his pop culture expertise to the table, helping to identify potentially valuable items related to comics, films, and television shows.

Throughout each episode, the hosts encounter a range of vendors and collectors, each with their own unique stories and motivations for selling their rare and unusual items. From a secretive and eccentric collector holed up in a London mansion to an antique dealer in the backstreets of Marrakech, the hosts must use all their charm and negotiation skills to secure the best possible deals.

Deals From The Dark Side is an exciting and thrilling adventure show that combines history, pop culture, and expert knowledge to create a unique and entertaining viewing experience. With its team of expert hosts and thrilling global locations, the show is one that will delight fans of collectibles, adventure, and history alike. From the strange and macabre to the rare and unique, this show is a must-watch for anyone with an interest in the world of collectibles and the people who hunt for them.

Deals From The Dark Side is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (17 episodes). The series first aired on November 4, 2011.

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Seasons

16. Beheading Axe

December 12, 2012

Steve uncovers rare antique Asian handcuffs and pairs them with the Chinese cangue he purchased online. Later, he visits a private collector and falls in love with a 16th century beheading axe.

15. Jack the Ripper Knife

December 5, 2012

Steve and the group are visited by a novelist claiming to own a knife used by serial killer Jack the Ripper. Steve questions the authenticity and finds out from the experts.

14. Cruel Shoes

December 5, 2012

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13. Pear of Anguish

March 7, 2012

Steve is pumped for his annual interactive exhibit, a showcase for people to get a first hand look at various historical torture devices. What will people say when they find themselves bound in shackles? Stef is excited to participate at the event with a mortician's make up station, but not before she get's her own intimate lesson in corpse cosmetology! Steve uncovers another great artifact known as the Pear of Anguish. These are so rare, the ones in existence are typically fakes - will this one be any different? Steve prepares for another death defying escape. This time he must break free from a metal box attached to his head while it's on fire!

12. Beheading Axe

February 28, 2012

On the hunt for dark artifacts Steve uncovers rare antique Asian handcuffs. Paired with the Chinese cangue he purchased online, Steve takes the items to an expert. He's both pleased and upset by what he finds out. Will one of them turn out to be a fake? Steve pays a visit to a private collector and falls in love with a 16th century beheading axe, something he's dying to have in his collection. His journey to authenticate it takes him to a blacksmith, and lands him in an operating room!

11. Harem Belt

February 21, 2012

While antique hunting Steve spots something he's never seen before. A slave harem belt stamped from the late 1700s. No expert in this time period Steve buys the belt and begins the hunt to figure out what it really is. The journey takes Steve on a completely different path. Steve gears up for an upcoming dark antiques road show, but not before he finds another gem. He purchases a medieval device known as the Flesh Ripper used to torture people trying to murder the King. Steve calls on an old friend to help him, but is disappointed by his advice. Filled with hope he finds another expert to authenticate his find. Could it be real?

10. Jack the Ripper Knife

February 14, 2012

Steve and the group are visited by a novelist claiming to own a knife used by serial killer Jack the Ripper. Because of his infamy, Steve is uncertain of it's authenticity could this really be a murder weapon? What he finds out from the experts has him on edge! While rummaging through an antique market Steve comes across another amazing find a chastity belt used to protect women from unwanted advances. There is some evidence chastity belts never existed, will Steve find out otherwise?

9. Cruel Shoes

February 7, 2012

In this episode of the hit series from SyFy Channel, a pair of hand-forged German torture shoes and Gestapo handcuffs are found.

8. Hangman's Hood

January 31, 2012

On a hunt for dark artifacts Steve discovers human bones thought to be broken by The Wheel, an infamous form of torture in the Middle Ages. Steve takes them to a forensic anthropologist to uncover more about their untimely death but not before receiving a human skull in the mail! Steve finds out more about the leather hangman's hood he recently purchased. Will the hood turn out authentic? At the annual Owen Sound Zombie charity walk Steve attempts another daring escape from the blades of a machete will he break free?

7. Executioner's Sword, Torture Helmet

December 16, 2011

Steve comes across a rare executioner's sword; authenticating a medieval torture helmet.

6. Cloak, Shackles

December 9, 2011

When a costume designer spots the replica inquisition cloak Steve has recently purchased, she thinks it could be the real thing! Will Steve's experts agree and can they put a value on it? Steve's go to dealer has set aside male and female shackles from a famous witch prison. What will Steve's friend the High Priestess say about them?

6. A Piece of the Hindenberg

April 26, 2013

Steve's assistant Stef bids for a piece of wreckage from the Hindenburg, but it still needs to be authenticated.

5. Inquisitor's Cloak and Bamberg Shackles

December 2, 2011

In this episode of the hit series from SyFy Channel, when a costume designer spots the "replica" inquisition cloak Steve has recently purchased, she thinks it could be the real thing! Will Steve's experts agree and can they put a value on it? Steve's 'go to' dealer has set aside male and female shackles from a famous witch prison. What will Steve's friend the High Priestess say about them?

4. Cat O Nine Tails

November 25, 2011

A former dominatrix attempts to sell artifacts from an insane asylum and a unique cat o' nine tails.

3. Mohawk Axe Head

November 18, 2011

The history of a mohawk axe head.

2. Houdini Handcuffs

November 11, 2011

Houdini experts in Scranton, Pa., showcase Victorian handcuffs.

1. Titanic Deck Chair

November 4, 2011

A seller claims to have an authentic Titanic deck chair.

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Where to Watch Deals From The Dark Side

Deals From The Dark Side is available for streaming on the OLN website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Deals From The Dark Side on demand at Amazon, Crackle, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.