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Alex S.

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Editor at Time Inc.
📍 New York, New York, United States

Alex Stone is an accomplished writer, editor, and producer with a unique background as a former physicist, holding degrees from Harvard and Columbia. He has contributed to top publications like The New York Times and has held editorial leadership roles at Time Inc. and Aplus. com, focusing on impactful storytelling.

Outside of his professional writing, Alex is deeply immersed in the world of magic. He is an accomplished magician and explores the intersection of cognitive science, psychology, and the art of deception in his work. His passion extends to understanding the hidden powers and quirks of the human mind.

A former physicist, Alex infiltrated the subculture of magicians for his bestselling book, "Fooling Houdini, " which explores the science behind deception.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Editor
Job Level
Junior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Science Communication
Leverages his physics background from Harvard to write about science for publications like The New York Times and Discover, making complex topics accessible.
Art of Magic
His bestselling book "Fooling Houdini" is a deep dive into the world of magicians, mentalists, and the psychology of deception.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Editor
Time Inc.
6-2024
Senior Producer / Head Writer
Life With Machines
9-2021
Executive Producer
Lenovo Late Night I.T.
1-2015 - 10-2016
Executive Editor
A Plus (aplus.com)
9-2014 - 1-2015
Lead Editor
A Plus (aplus.com)
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Harvard University
Master’s Degree
Columbia University
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