Welcome to "The Podcast at the Card Table" the magic podcast where we discuss creation, practice, performance and history with the greatest minds in the industry.

Join me as I talk to Alex McAleer one of the leading minds in modern mentalism best known for his worldwide performances in shows like Champions of Magic and most recently Cirque Du Magique.

Tune in as we discuss Alex's tour experiences, stagecraft and TV Magic through the ages!

(See below for show notes and timestamps)

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Check out the podcast on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:00:24

“Quickfire” Section - 00:01:14

Origin story - Why Mentalism and how did you get into it? - 00:23:15

How does your creative process and approach change based on the setting and audience size? (Show structure, audience interaction, rehearsal etc.) - 00:32:30

What are some of the challenges you faced while on tour and how did you overcome them? - 00:37:20

Having discussed a multitude of iconic magic shows on television on your podcast “Through The Magic Of Television” are there any stand outs for you that you think changed the course of your own magic journey? - 00:40:30

How has magic in television changed over the ages? - 00:47:11

Stage performance advice - 00:53:05

Selecting audience participants - 00:59:41

What's one piece of advice that you’d like to pass on to everyone else? - 01:08:56

What are your plans for the future? - 01:13:39

Where can the listeners find you? -

https://www.instagram.com/alexthemindreader/

http://www.alexmcaleer.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/through-the-magic-of-television/id1702534991

https://the1914.com/collections/main/artist__Alexander-Marsh

Alex McAleer - YouTube Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1QqapqxuI4