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May 31
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Inside the World of a Vegas Mentalist | ...

Joe Fahmy
About this episode

In this episode of Joe’s Happy Hour, Joe Fahmy sits down with acclaimed mentalist and magician Chris Hanna and world-renowned drummer Brent Fitz for a captivating and hilarious conversation about magic, music, and the art of performance. Chris shares insider stories from Wynn Las Vegas, celebrity gigs with names like Tom Brady and Leonardo DiCaprio, and the philosophy behind illusion and mentalism. The trio dives into the psychology of audience reactions, how magicians stay sharp, and what it takes to turn passion into a world-class profession. Stick around for some mind-blowing live magic at the end of the show!


⏱️ Chapter Markers:

00:40 – Meet Chris Hanna, resident magician at Wynn

02:00 – Magic titles: magician vs. mentalist vs. illusionist

04:00 – Always carry a deck: the tools of the trade

06:30 – Getting hooked on magic at age five

10:15 – “Fool Us,” magic codes, and inside the magician community

15:00 – David Blaine’s influence and the joy of wonder

18:30 – Performing for Tom Brady and other celebrities

25:00 – The business side of being a magician

27:00 – Magic Castle membership and awards

33:00 – Fun celebrity moments and surprising reactions

41:00 – How magicians self-evaluate performances

47:00 – “Every gig is Saturday night”: mindset of a performer

48:30 – Chris Hanna performs live magic on the podcast

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