W E LCOME
This is the beginning of a journey. It might be long( I hope) or it might end sooner than anyone expect. You are reading the first issue of Silendum, a magic magazine for close-up performers. Thank you!
Silendum is all about close-up magic and mentalism. It ´ s a magazine that hopefully will help you grow in this wonderful art form.
I t ´ s a l s o a b o u t h o w t o r u n a n entertainment business. Silendum will provide tips and ideas about marketing, sales, networking, social media and much more. My hope is that you ´ ll find at least some of the information useful.
A magazine is nothing without its readers. The future of this magazine is all dependent on you, dear reader. If you enjoy the magazine, please help spread the word.
Who is behind Silendum, you might ask. Well, let me introduce myself. knowledge I ´ ve picked up( and still pick up) along the way.
I don ´ t claim to know it all. In the greater scale of things, I am no better than anyone else. Even so, I think I can bring some interesting things to the table. Hopefully with your help.
You might disagree with some of the things I publish in Silendum. That’ s ok! As a matter of fact, I hope you send in comments and give your own view on the things I publish. That way, we can all learn from each other.
I think that there is no shortage of work out there. We as performers are not competitors, we are family.
Be sure to follow Silendum on Twitter(@ silendum) and Facebook( search for Silendum).
Sincerely
My name is Andrew West. I have been performing magic and mentalism for over 15 years. For friends and family but also at paid gigs. Apart from being a magician, I also run a small size company. I ´ ve been doing so for over 20 years as I think about it.
Andrew West Editor
( Oh, by the way … I ´ m not a native English writer. If you find some strange grammar or bad spelling … well... try to ignore it: o).
I ´ m a strong believer in sharing, and I ´ m glad to share the insights and
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