Alan Malakov
BornAugust 30, 1999
Queens, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationYeshiva High School, Forest Hills High School
Occupation(s)Magician, Mentalist
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Children0
Parents
  • Albert Malakov (father)
  • Angela Malakov (mother)
RelativesAlevtina (sister), Anna (sister), Arthur (brother)
WebsiteOfficial Website
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Alan Malakov (born August 30, 1999, in Queens, New York) is an American magician and mentalist. Known professionally as Alan Magic, he is recognized for his performances in magic and mentalism, specializing in mind reading and psychological illusion.

Early Life

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Malakov was born in Queens, New York, and raised in a Jewish household. He is the son of Albert and Angela Malakov. He attended the Yeshiva of Central Queens. After attending several schools, he graduated from Forest Hills High School. His interest in magic began at the age of 14 after watching performances by Derren Brown on YouTube.

Career

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Malakov has performed magic and mentalism at various private events, corporate functions, and stage shows across the United States. His performances typically include sleight of hand, mind reading, and psychological illusion. Alan is known for incorporating extreme stunts into his acts, such as walking on hot coals.[1]

Performances

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Malikov has built a reputation as a master illusionist and mentalist, blending elements of sleight of hand, psychological illusion, and daring stunts like eating glass and walking on hot coals. His performances span across various settings, from private parties to large corporate events, captivating audiences with feats that challenge the boundaries of reality and illusion​.[2] Alan has expressed that his philosophy towards magic is about "creating moments that challenge our perceptions of reality"​[2], which defines his unique approach to the art.

Style

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Malikov, is known for blending cultural influences from his American, Jewish, and Russian heritage into his performances. Inspired by Derren Brown at the age of 14, his acts extend beyond traditional magic, incorporating psychological illusions and daring stunts such as walking on hot coals and eating glass. His versatile performances range from intimate events to large-scale shows, captivating audiences with his mind control and mentalism skills[3]

Public engagements

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Malakov maintains an active online presence where he shares performances and predictions. He has also appeared on local news segments after contacting news stations with details that intrigued the staff. Despite mixed reactions to his methods, some media outlets have featured his work.

References

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  1. ^ "Magician | Alan Magic | New York". Alan Magic. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  2. ^ a b "Alan Magic: Blending Illusion and Reality with Mastery". influencerdaily.com. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  3. ^ "Alan Magic: Blending Culture with Modern Magic". artistweekly.com. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-13.