Who Is Alex Magala?
Alex Magala, 34, is a multitalented Moldovan performer and sword swallower who has made a name for himself through his many performances in different facets within the entertainment and arts industry. In addition, he is a two-time Guinness World Record holder and Jiu Jitsu blackbelt holder.
| Full Name | Alex Magala |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Birthday | June 24, 1989 |
| Nationality | Moldovan |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Accolades | 2X Guinness World Record holder |
| Occupation | Performer, singer, and Jiu-Jitsu expert |
| Wife | Yulia Prokhorova |
| Religion | Christian |
Trivia
As an artist of the new era, he loves to dabble in various forms of art, his favorites being ‘Danger Acts’ and Martial Arts. He is usually filmed sticking swords down his throat and doing various death-defying feats, clearly indicating he does not fear facing death whenever he steps on a stage, something that you don’t hear regularly.
Well, you might ask, why is Alex so famous? Fascinatingly, he has appeared in 15 Got Talent shows worldwide and was America’s Got Talent Champion’s Top Performer and Britain’s Got Talent Champion’s Top Performer. These constant acts of bravery on live TV easily justify his extensive fame all over the world.
In addition, Alex was also crowned the winner of the TV show, Russia’s Got Talent. His Got Talent appearances are what have put him on everyone’s radar. He currently holds the title of, “The Most Dangerous Act in Got Talent History,” by none other than Simon Cowell, in a performance that displayed his skill and fearlessness and had all the viewers on the edge of their seats. The performance went viral and managed to garner over 200 million views worldwide.
Some of his other noteworthy performances include performing at the 2014 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Sochi and becoming the First Aerial Sword Swallower in the world. He also makes music and videos, which he posts on his YouTube channel, which has over 45,000 subscribers as of 2024.
A member of the Sword Swallowing Association International, Magala is also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has trained under Eddie Bravo.
His incredible death-defying performances have also been co-signed with some very influential figures in the world of entertainment, including Ellen Degeneres, Ashton Kutcher, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel, Alesha Dixon,
Alex at the Stronger Men’s Conference
Alex Magala became a topic in the past few months following a rather “controversial” shirtless performance at James River Church. You might wonder, he’s a performer who usually performs shirtless, what’s controversial about that? Many people who have commented on the matter have raised the issue of his past as a ‘male erotic dancer’ as probably a reason he should have performed at a predominantly Christian event. It could also be that he started his performance at James River Church by taking off his jacket, an action which many people misinterpreted as a ‘strip-tease’.
Mark Driscoll, a pastor who was invited by John Lindell, was given a chance to address the men present at the event and immediately went on a rant about the performance by Magala, claiming that the ‘Jezebel Spirit’ had already been at the event.
He condemned the performance, which Alex later on defended as only a ‘form of art’ and not what people claim it to be. The host of the event, John Lindell, later apologized for inviting Mark to the event and publicly asked him to apologize and ‘repent’ of his public display.
Personal Life
Alex Magala was born and raised in Moldova. However, he has been all around the world due to his performance arts. He is a proud Moldovan national. Alex Magala is married to her beautiful wife, Yulia Prokhorova who focuses on luxury, erotic, and fashion photography.
Less Known Facts About Alex Magala
- As revealed by his basketball coach when he was young, Alex was not always athletic. In the words of his coach, who likened him to a sack of potatoes, Alex pushed himself to the limits of physical excellence.
- Alex is actually a musician (caught you by surprise, right?) He has released several singles on YouTube and other music streaming platforms. His most recent singles include Afterblow, Techno Dream, The Moment of Now, and Game of Talents.
- He owns and manages his own Jiu-Jitsu school, the 10th Planet, in Krasnodar, Russia.
- He usually gives talks and is a regular speaker at TEDx Talks.
FAQs About Alex Magala
Alex Magala is a brilliant performer and globally acclaimed Sword Swallower who is known for his many appearances on Got Talent shows.
Alex Magala is 34 years old and was born on June 24, 1989.
According to Mr. Magala, sore throats are a regular issue when sword swallowing. He has revealed that the whole feat requires long hours of training and endurance.
