Alex McAleer

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Alex McAleer
Born (1986-02-05) February 5, 1986 (age 39)
Occupation(s)Mind Reader and Mentalist
Website www.alexmcaleer.com

Alex McAleer is a British mentalist and magician. He is known for combining elements of psychology, showmanship, mentalism, and comedy in his performances. He has appeared on television in the UK, Australia, and the US, and toured internationally as part of the ensemble magic show Champions of Magic from 2013 to 2023.

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Career

McAleer has performed across the UK, Europe, the United States, and Canada. He was a featured performer in the touring production Champions of Magic from 2013 to 2023, which played major venues including the Hammersmith Apollo in London and the Palace Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. [1]

In 2014, McAleer performed his solo show Alex the Mind Reader at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [2] He has also performed internationally at festivals including the Perth Fringe World Festival in Australia, where he was nominated for a Cabaret Award. [3]

His television appearances include segments on ITV's Good Morning Britain (UK), Seven Network's Today Tonight (Australia), and NBC's Access Hollywood (USA). [4]

In addition to performing, McAleer has written books on mentalism and lectured for magicians and performers, including appearances at The Magic Circle in London. [5]

Notable performances

Personal life

McAleer is based in East Anglia.

References

  1. 1 2 "Champions of Magic at Apollo Hammersmith and Touring". Theatre Monkey. April 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Alex McAleer - On The Mic - Edinburgh Fringe Comedy". 16 July 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Cheeky and witty Alex McAleer works the crowd like a conductor". The West Australian. 23 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Alex McAleer - Mentalist / Mind Reader - Norwich, East of England" . Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  5. "Champions of Magic's Alex McAleer Talks with Joel and Maryann". 2 March 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2025.