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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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Erscheinungs­datum: 18.2.2026, 19:38:00