Zayn's been in the music world for more than 15 years. He's accomplished a lot, seen a lot, and experienced a lot. So much, that you might think he's seen it all. Nevertheless, when he recently appeared on Interview With a Magician, Anna DeGuzman, show host, expert illusionist, and master of cardistry, was still able to blow his mind. Among the magic and mind reading, Zayn also dropped some key intel about the inspiration behind his new album Konnakol. Scroll through to check out the five most magical moments from Zayn's appearance on the show.
5. Zayn Reveals the Meaning of ‘Konnakol’
Zayn drops his new album on Friday (April 17). Konnakol is his fifth full-length offering as a solo artist. Check the episode out to see him clue DeGuzman in on the meaning of the album title, revealing its link to South Indian Carnatic music. He also explains the inspiration behind its “wild” album art. Run it back and get familiar.
4. Laundry Magic
And for Anna's next trick, she's got a new kind of magic: laundry magic. Watch her riffle through her cards, and pull one from the Tide evo tile as it instantly dissolves in water. Is that your card? Of course it is.
3. Anna Reads Zayn’s Mind to Reveal His Dream Collab
Zayn is hard to read. He’s got a great poker face. Yet that doesn’t stop Anna from using her mentalist powers to, well, read his mind. Take a look as she jots Zayn’s dream collab down on a chalkboard, flips it over, and forces him to admit she’s nailed it. Click through to see who it is.
2. Anna Knows Zayn’s Boyhood Celeb Crush
A dream collab is one thing, but a boyhood celebrity crush is another. Still, Anna does it again. Observe as she flips over the chalkboard once more to show she’s gotten young Zayn’s celebrity crush correct. Big moment. Zayn’s surprised, we’re surprised, everyone’s surprised. That crush makes sense though.
1. Zayn’s Phone, Unlocked
If there’s anything even more personal than divulging your childhood celebrity crush, it’s, well, giving someone else the lock code for your phone. That’s like personal personal. In spite of the fact that Zayn surely keeps that lock code, on, well, lockdown, Anna’s up to the challenge, and gets all six numbers first try. We’re shook.
