Podtalk: Mentalist Alex McAleer Headlines ‘Champions of Magic,’ Dec. 23-29, 2019

CHICAGO – The Illusionists are coming to Chicago, and they are a traveling troupe of Champions. The “Champions of Magic” consists of Kayla Drescher (close-up magician), Fernando Velasco (escape artist), the team of Young & Strange (grand illusions) and mentalist Alex McAleer. The show will run for a week, beginning December 23rd through December 29th, click here [16] for details and tickets.

Front and Center: Alex McAleer and the ‘Champions of Magic’
Photo credit: Harris Theater

British-born Alex McAleer practices the art of mentalism, which gives the appearance of a highly developed intuitive or connectively mental abilities. He got interested in the craft after his mother passed away when he was a teenager, and his obsession with her afterlife led him to his advocation. His method is not psychic or a door to the deceased, but rather a reading of people and talking to the living, combining contemporary mind interaction with sharp wit and a flair for showmanship. He’s made TV appearances in Britain, Australia, and the U.S. (“Access Hollywood”).

In a Podtalk with Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, Mentalist Alex McAleer defines his style, reflects on his origins and talks about the human element of his performance craft.

[18]	By PATRICK McDONALD [19] Editor and Film Writer HollywoodChicago.com pat@hollywoodchicago.com [18]