CLEAN : Malaysian ex PM swears in mosque he did not order murder

The video covers various topics including an introduction to the Academy and Johnny, discussions on searching and startup money, plans for Mongolia and media dominance, a talk about Mr Marker and magic, and an exploration of computer gambit.

What does the speaker mean by 'Magic aside' in the context of their computer gambit?

What can be inferred about the speaker's experience over the last 5 months?