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In this episode, I sit down with world-class magician and creator of The Neat Review, Alex Hansford. Alex has performed internationally in card magic, including at The Magic Castle, earning global recognition. He's also a highly respected designer and publisher, creating beautifully crafted magic magazines and designing Derren Brown's latest book, Notes From a Fellow Traveller.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Incredible card trick performance
4:02 - How much practice is needed
5:46 - Why people obsess over magic
8:36 - Personality of a magician
11:05 - Different areas of magic
12:18 - How to master magic
14:35 - Magic community around world
16:29 - Psychology secrets behind magic
22:02 - Working with my idol, Derren Brown
25:17 - Derren Brown's influence on me
26:34 - What is 'The Neat Review'?
32:55 - Creating Derren Brown's book
34:35 - Learning great design skills
37:13 - Future plans in magic
39:20 - Rare magician-designer combination
44:02 - What makes a good life?
Guest - Alex Hansford
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